Texas Rangers at Oakland A's
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Score: Oakland A's: 12 Texas Rangers: 5

1st Inning (Oakland A's: 0 - Texas Rangers: 0)
Top of inning #1
  • Ian Kinsler flies out to right fielder Josh Reddick.  (1 out)
  • Elvis Andrus walks.
  • Josh Hamilton grounds into a force out, second baseman Cliff Pennington to shortstop Stephen Drew. Elvis Andrus out at 2nd. Josh Hamilton to 1st.  (2 outs)
  • Adrian Beltre walks. Josh Hamilton to 2nd.
  • Nelson Cruz pops out to first baseman Brandon Moss in foul territory.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #1
  • Coco Crisp grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mike Napoli.  (1 out)
  • Stephen Drew singles on a line drive to center fielder Josh Hamilton.
  • Yoenis Cespedes singles on a ground ball to left fielder David Murphy. Stephen Drew to 2nd.
  • Brandon Moss doubles (18) on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz. Stephen Drew scores. Yoenis Cespedes to 3rd. (Oakland: 1 Texas: 0)
  • Josh Reddick pops out to third baseman Michael Young in foul territory.  (2 outs)
  • Josh Donaldson strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
2nd Inning (Oakland A's: 1 - Texas Rangers: 0)
Top of inning #2
  • Michael Young flies out to right fielder Josh Reddick.  (1 out)
  • David Murphy singles on a ground ball to left fielder Yoenis Cespedes.
  • Mike Napoli flies out to right fielder Josh Reddick.  (2 outs)
  • Geovany Soto grounds into a force out, shortstop Stephen Drew to second baseman Cliff Pennington. David Murphy out at 2nd.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #2
  • Seth Smith strikes out swinging.  (1 out)
  • George Kottaras grounds out to pitcher Ryan Dempster.  (2 outs)
  • Cliff Pennington strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
3rd Inning (Oakland A's: 1 - Texas Rangers: 0)
Top of inning #3
  • Ian Kinsler singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Josh Reddick.
  • Elvis Andrus grounds out, pitcher A. J. Griffin to first baseman Brandon Moss. Ian Kinsler to 2nd.  (1 out)
  • Josh Hamilton singles on a line drive to right fielder Josh Reddick. Ian Kinsler to 3rd.
  • Adrian Beltre singles on a ground ball to left fielder Yoenis Cespedes. Ian Kinsler scores. Josh Hamilton to 2nd. (Oakland: 1 Texas: 1)
    • Coaching visit to mound.
  • Nelson Cruz pops into a force out, second baseman Cliff Pennington to shortstop Stephen Drew. Josh Hamilton to 3rd. Adrian Beltre out at 2nd. Nelson Cruz to 1st.  (2 outs)
    • On-field Delay.
  • Michael Young doubles (27) on a line drive to right fielder Josh Reddick. Josh Hamilton scores. Nelson Cruz to 3rd. (Oakland: 1 Texas: 2)
  • David Murphy singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Josh Reddick. Nelson Cruz scores. Michael Young scores. (Oakland: 1 Texas: 4)
  • Mike Napoli reaches on a fielding error by catcher George Kottaras. David Murphy to 3rd.
  • Geovany Soto singles on a ground ball to center fielder Coco Crisp. David Murphy scores. Mike Napoli to 2nd. (Oakland: 1 Texas: 5)
    • Pitching Change: Evan Scribner replaces A. J. Griffin.
    Coaching visit to mound.
  • Ian Kinsler grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Josh Donaldson. Mike Napoli out at 3rd.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #3
  • Coco Crisp flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.  (1 out)
  • Stephen Drew grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mike Napoli.  (2 outs)
  • Yoenis Cespedes flies out to center fielder Josh Hamilton.  (3 outs)
4th Inning (Oakland A's: 1 - Texas Rangers: 5)
Top of inning #4
  • Elvis Andrus grounds out, shortstop Stephen Drew to first baseman Brandon Moss.  (1 out)
  • Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • Adrian Beltre singles on a line drive to center fielder Coco Crisp.
  • Nelson Cruz doubles (44) on a line drive to left fielder Yoenis Cespedes. Adrian Beltre to 3rd.
  • Michael Young lines out sharply to first baseman Brandon Moss.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #4
  • Brandon Moss walks.
  • Josh Reddick doubles (29) on a fly ball to left fielder David Murphy. Brandon Moss scores. (Oakland: 2 Texas: 5)
  • Josh Donaldson singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Josh Hamilton. Josh Reddick to 3rd.
    • Coaching visit to mound.
  • Seth Smith singles on a line drive to center fielder Josh Hamilton. Josh Reddick scores. Josh Donaldson to 2nd. (Oakland: 3 Texas: 5)
    • Coaching visit to mound.
    Pitching Change: Derek Holland replaces Ryan Dempster.
    Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Derek Norris replaces George Kottaras.
  • Derek Norris grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mike Napoli. Josh Donaldson to 3rd. Seth Smith to 2nd.  (1 out)
  • Cliff Pennington pops out to first baseman Mike Napoli.  (2 outs)
  • Coco Crisp doubles (25) on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz. Josh Donaldson scores. Seth Smith scores. (Oakland: 5 Texas: 5)
  • Stephen Drew walks.
    • Coaching visit to mound.
  • Yoenis Cespedes reaches on a fielding error by center fielder Josh Hamilton. Coco Crisp scores. Stephen Drew scores. Yoenis Cespedes to 2nd. (Oakland: 7 Texas: 5)
  • Brandon Moss grounds out to first baseman Mike Napoli.  (3 outs)
5th Inning (Oakland A's: 7 - Texas Rangers: 5)
Top of inning #5
    Derek Norris remains in the game as the catcher.
  • David Murphy lines out to right fielder Josh Reddick.  (1 out)
  • Mike Napoli called out on strikes.  (2 outs)
  • Geovany Soto grounds out, third baseman Josh Donaldson to first baseman Brandon Moss.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #5
  • Josh Reddick grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mike Napoli.  (1 out)
  • Josh Donaldson singles on a line drive to left fielder David Murphy.
  • Seth Smith grounds out softly, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Mike Napoli. Josh Donaldson to 2nd.  (2 outs)
  • Derek Norris singles on a ground ball to center fielder Josh Hamilton, deflected by shortstop Elvis Andrus. Josh Donaldson scores. (Oakland: 8 Texas: 5)
  • Cliff Pennington grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mike Napoli.  (3 outs)
6th Inning (Oakland A's: 8 - Texas Rangers: 5)
Top of inning #6
  • Ian Kinsler grounds out, second baseman Cliff Pennington to first baseman Brandon Moss.  (1 out)
  • Elvis Andrus flies out to center fielder Coco Crisp.  (2 outs)
    • Pitching Change: Jerry Blevins replaces Evan Scribner.
    Coaching visit to mound.
  • Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #6
  • Coco Crisp flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.  (1 out)
  • Stephen Drew pops out to shortstop Elvis Andrus.  (2 outs)
  • Yoenis Cespedes walks.
    • Pitching Change: Koji Uehara replaces Derek Holland.
    Coaching visit to mound.
    With Brandon Moss batting, wild pitch by Koji Uehara, Yoenis Cespedes to 2nd.
  • Brandon Moss called out on strikes.  (3 outs)
7th Inning (Oakland A's: 8 - Texas Rangers: 5)
Top of inning #7
  • Adrian Beltre singles on a ground ball to center fielder Coco Crisp.
    • Pitching Change: Ryan Cook replaces Jerry Blevins.
    Coaching visit to mound.
  • Nelson Cruz doubles (45) on a line drive to right fielder Josh Reddick. Adrian Beltre to 3rd.
  • Michael Young grounds out, third baseman Josh Donaldson to first baseman Brandon Moss.  (1 out)
  • David Murphy strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • Mike Napoli strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #7
  • Josh Reddick lines out to left fielder David Murphy.  (1 out)
  • Josh Donaldson strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • Seth Smith flies out to left fielder David Murphy.  (3 outs)
8th Inning (Oakland A's: 8 - Texas Rangers: 5)
Top of inning #8
    Pitching Change: Sean Doolittle replaces Ryan Cook.
  • Geovany Soto strikes out swinging.  (1 out)
  • Ian Kinsler grounds out, shortstop Stephen Drew to first baseman Brandon Moss.  (2 outs)
  • Elvis Andrus walks.
  • Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
Bottom of inning #8
    Pitching Change: Alexi Ogando replaces Koji Uehara.
  • Derek Norris homers (7) on a line drive to left field. (Oakland: 9 Texas: 5)
  • Cliff Pennington flies out to center fielder Josh Hamilton.  (1 out)
  • Coco Crisp walks.
  • Stephen Drew reaches on a force attempt, throwing error by second baseman Ian Kinsler. Coco Crisp to 2nd.
    • Coaching visit to mound.
  • Yoenis Cespedes walks. Coco Crisp to 3rd. Stephen Drew to 2nd.
    • Pitching Change: Robbie Ross replaces Alexi Ogando.
    Coaching visit to mound.
  • Brandon Moss singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz. Coco Crisp scores. Stephen Drew scores. Yoenis Cespedes scores. Brandon Moss to 2nd. Fielding error by right fielder Nelson Cruz. (Oakland: 12 Texas: 5)
  • Josh Reddick flies out to left fielder David Murphy.  (2 outs)
  • Josh Donaldson strikes out swinging.  (3 outs)
9th Inning (Oakland A's: 12 - Texas Rangers: 5)
Top of inning #9
    Pitching Change: Grant Balfour replaces Sean Doolittle.
  • Adrian Beltre flies out to right fielder Josh Reddick.  (1 out)
  • Nelson Cruz strikes out swinging.  (2 outs)
  • Michael Young flies out to center fielder Coco Crisp.  (3 outs)