93-68 - Rangers Make Game 162 Matter
The Rangers took a 1-0 lead in this game and then didn't score again. The A's scratched together three runs and are now tied with the Rangers in the American League West with only one game to decide the champion.
| Final - 10.2.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Rangers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Oakland Athletics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 6 | 2 |
The Rangers took a 1-0 lead in this game and then didn't score again. The A's scratched together three runs and are now tied with the Rangers in the American League West with only one game to decide the champion.
The Rangers are still looking for that last win to wrap up the American League West title. The A's are looking to even up the West race with only Game 162 remaining. Matt Harrison takes the mound for Texas while the A's counter with Travis Blackley.