Tag: Oakland
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in 1988, Limping Kirk Gibson hits homerun.
siphotos: On this day in 1988, a limping Kirk Gibson hit a pinch-hit ninth inning home run off A’s closer Dennis Eckersley to give the Dodgers a 1-0 series lead. It’s the first time a World Series game is ever decided on a come-from-behind home run in the final inning. (John Iacono/SI)
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Al Alburquerque kisses baseball
Al Alburquerque ruffled the #Athletics feathers by kissing the ball as the #Tigers take 2-0 lead in series.
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MLB Athletics: Brandon McCarthy hit in the head
Oakland A’s pitcher, Brandon McCarthy, was nailed in the head by a line drive hit by Angels SS, Erik Aybar. Of course, McCarthy had to leave the game but never lost consciousness. Hopefully he will be able to return to the rotation soon with no serious repercussions. This is a serious risk that every pitcher…