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Detroit Tigers baserunner Avisail Garcia slides past Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson, as he advanced to third base on the base hit by Prince Fielder in the eighth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) misses line drive by Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante (4) in the fourth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Detroit Tigers center fielder Avisail Garcia (34) slides into third base as Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) waits for the ball in the eighth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) celebrates after his two run RBI double in during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Ryan Cook (48) strikes out the final batter in the top of the ninth during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) celebrates with Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick (16) after his game winning RBI during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Smith (15) crosses the plate in the bottom of the ninth to win game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) with the game winning hit during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) hits a game winning RBI in the ninth inning beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Tigers closer Jose Valverde skips over the foul line in right field as he enters the game in the bottom of the ninth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Athletics players watch from the top step of the dugout as Brandon Moss bats in the eighth inning with two runners on base in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
A's starting pitcher A.J. Griffin works in the first inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer works in the first inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) flys out in the first inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics first baseman Brandon Moss (37) strikes out to end the first inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) catch a fly ball off the bat of Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) in the first inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
A's second baseman Chad Pennington collects the ball after a double by Tigers Andy Dirks in the second inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
A's Right Fielder Josh Reddick strikes out in the second inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Tigers Omar Infante is out on a sac bunt in the third inning A's first baseman Cliff Pennington makes the catch during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) hits a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder (28) celebrates a solo home run in the fourth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder returns to the dug out after a solo home run in the fourth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) turns the double play as Detroit Tigers left fielder Andy Dirks (12) slides into second in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) is out on strikes in the fifth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin (64) catches a pop foul off the bat on Detroit Tigers left fielder Quintin Berry (52) in the fifth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin (64) catches a pop foul off the bat on Detroit Tigers left fielder Quintin Berry (52) in the fifth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Cliff Pennington (2) strikes out leaving two men on base in the bottom of the fifth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37) leaves the game in the sixth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) is out trying to stretch a double into a triple in the sixth inning, Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) scores from third on the play in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Rain falls briefly in the sixth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin (64) after leaving the game in the sixth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) slides into second in the sixth inning, he would later score the A's first run during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) is out trying to stretch a double into a triple in the sixth inning Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) applies the tag during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) is out trying to stretch a double into a triple in the sixth inning Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) applies the tag during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Al Alburquerque (62) reacts after getting Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris (36) to ground out ending the seventh inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante (4) slides past Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris (36) during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick (16) reacts after flying out to end the sixth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante (4) arrives back at the dug out after scoring a run during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Smith (15) crosses the plate in the bottom of the ninth to win game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Smith (15) arrives after hitting a double in the bottom of the ninth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Tigers second baseman Omar Infante dives but can't come up with the ball hit by Josh Reddick to lead off the ninth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Tigers outfielders Austin Jackson and Quintin Berry chase down the double hit by Josh Donaldson in the ninth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Athletics Josh Reddick (center) heads for the plate after the Seth Smith double in the bottom of the ninth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) with the game winning hit during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Athletics Coco Crisp singles off Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde to drive in the winning run in the Athletics 4-3 in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Athletics Coco Crisp and first base coach Tye Waller celebrate after the Crisp single off Tigers closer Jose Valverde to drive in the winning run in the Athletics 4-3 in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Athletics players mob Coco Crisp after Crisp singles off Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde to drive in the winning run in the Athletics 4-3 in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) and Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Smith (15) celebrate at home plate at the end of game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Athletics Josh Donaldson celebrates after scoring the tieing run in the bottom of the ninth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Josh Donaldson and Josh Reddick bump after scoring the tieing runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on the double by Seth Smith in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
The Athletics bench celebrates after Josh Reddick and Josh Donaldson scored, tying the game 3-3 in the ninth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Smith (15) and Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) celebrate at home play the end of game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Athletics players mob Coco Crisp after Crisp singles off Tigers closer Jose Valverde to drive in the winning run in the Athletics 4-3 in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Smith (15) and the rest of the A's celebrate after winning game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) talks with a repeater after game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletic fans celebrate after the A's tied the game in the bottom on the ninth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
Rain falls in the sixth inning in Wednesday nights game three of the ALDS on October 10, 2012 between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CaliforniaJose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com -
A's fans go crazy after game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp (4) celebrates with Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick (16) after his game winning RBI during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com -
Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson (20) celebrates after his two run RBI double in during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif.Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
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