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A’s beat Rangers, tied again for first in AL West

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11 years ago

September 4, 2013

Oakland, CA – Baseball doesn’t get any better than this. The A’s not only won the series but they rejoin the Rangers atop the American League West Division again, after Oakland’s 11-4 victory over Texas.

The A’s offense opened up in the sixth to dominate Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish. An unusual performance for a pitcher who leads the Majors in strikeouts, but walked six batters and was all over the place on the mound.

Darvish scattered six runs over five hits. He seemed frustrated after arguing with catcher A.J. Pierzynski and pitching coach Mike Maddux. The play that ended his outing was a two-run homer to Daric Barton after he issued a free pass to Alberto Callaspo.

“It wasn’t a good day for him, that’s all,” said Texas manager Ron Washington. “He didn’t have his command. That can’t happen if you take the ball enough. There is no reason to push the panic button. Yu is human, he is like everybody else. He can have a bad day when it just doesn’t work, today was that day.

“I thought they had finished the conversations and I had turned around and stepped off the mound,” Darvish said in his defense while he was pitching. “Obviously, I was frustrated, but I felt the conversations were over.”

Oakland’s offense definitely thwarted Yu out of the game. They scored a total of six runs that included two home runs by Brandon Moss and Josh Donaldson. Moss homered off a fly ball to center field while Donaldson went deep to left field scoring in three runs for a 9-2 lead.

“When we face a good pitcher, what are we going to do? We’re going to be shut down or we’re going to be able to score runs? That’s been a question mark for us the last couple of years,” said Brandon. “I think over the last couple of weeks, with the pitching staffs we’ve been facing, we’ve been putting together some nice offensive runs and it’s doing a lot for our confidence because we know we can beat those guys.”

Coco Crisp also got in on the action and hit his 18th home run of the season in the eighth. His two-run shot was the third home run for the A’s. Crisp has hit four home runs in his last five games and has scored at least one run in each of his last seven games.

“It’s going to be fun,” Donaldson said on the Rangers upcoming series on Sept 13th. “This is where everyone wants to be right now, in this position to control your own destiny and hopefully win a division title. I feel like everyone’s feeling good about themselves, and we’re playing good baseball right now.”

Texas bullpen collapsed and the defense made some costly errors. Leadoff hitter for the Rangers, Leonys Martin struggled against the sun in center field. Stephen Vogt doubled due to Martin fighting the sunlight and could not see the ball coming toward him. Josh also doubled off Leonys who again misjudged the fly ball hit to him.

The Rangers scored three runs, Jim Adduci scored off Martin’s double and Craig Gentry’s RBI single in the third cut Oakland’s lead 3-2. Texas failed to score again until Geovany Soto blasted a solo home to center field in the ninth. The loss dropped them back into a tie for first place in their division.

“You can look at this series any way you want, but we lost two of the three and now we’re even,” said Ian Kinsler. “We have 23 games left and we have to win one more than them. There is not much to make of this series other than they beat us two out of three.”

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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BART to Retire Legacy Trains in Public Ceremony April 20

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Bay Area Rapid Transit’s final dispatch of legacy trains will take place on Saturday, April 20, and will be accompanied by a retirement ceremony and a final legacy ride.

At 1 p.m., the public is invited to celebrate the last run of BART’s legacy trains during a ceremony that will take place in the free area of the plaza at MacArthur Station in Oakland.

Following the ceremony, the public is invited to board a legacy train and ride from MacArthur to Fremont Station, mirroring the initial service BART provided when it opened Sept. 11, 1972.

“It’s a 45-minute trip that travels along approximately 24 miles of the original section of tracks,” BART officials said.

Multiple legacy trains will run for the event, and all will make station stops and may turn around at Bay Fair depending on the number of attendees waiting to ride. Regular fares will apply.

“These train cars are part of the history of the Bay Area,” said Bob Powers, BART general manager. “While we are excited to modernize the system, we recognize the profound cultural importance of these cars, and we want to celebrate their rich history and give them a proper send off.”

BART is now running train cars from its Fleet of the Future project.

Those nostalgic for the older trains will be able to view three of them soon at Western Railway Museum in Suisun City.

A handful of other legacy cars will be transferred to be repurposed for short-term rentals, entertainment venues, and training facilities, according to BART. Most of the legacy cars have been recycled.

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Mind, Body, and Spiritual Well-Being for Women Addressed in NAACP Forum in Oakland

The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is proud to announce the upcoming “Total You – Mind, Body, and Spirit Women’s Health Forum” scheduled for April 27 at Acts Full Gospel Church. Running from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1034 66th Ave., this forum aims to provide an empowering platform for women to engage in discussions, gain knowledge, and access resources pertaining to their health and well-being.

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The panel will address various aspects of women’s health, including physical, mental and emotional well-being and relationships. iStock photo by Jorge Elizaquibel.

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The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is proud to announce the upcoming “Total You – Mind, Body, and Spirit Women’s Health Forum” scheduled for April 27 at Acts Full Gospel Church.

Running from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1034 66^th Ave., this forum aims to provide an empowering platform for women to engage in discussions, gain knowledge, and access resources pertaining to their health and well-being.

The forum will feature renowned experts, healthcare professionals, and advocates from Genentech, John Muir Health, Sutter Health of The East Bay, Kaiser Permanente, and the Alameda County Public Health Department.

Our expert panel will address various aspects of women’s health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and healthy relationships. The forum will encompass a wide range of topics such as breast cancer, menopause, reproductive health, nutrition, mental health awareness, preventive care, and much more.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend informative sessions, interactive workshops, and panel discussions led by experts in their respective fields. Additionally, there will be wellness activities, screenings, and informational booths offering valuable resources and support.

This forum is open to women of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging inclusivity and diversity in the conversation surrounding women’s health. Whether you’re seeking information for yourself, a loved one, or simply looking to connect with other women, this event promises to be enlightening and empowering.

For more information and to register for the Total You Women’s Health Forum, please visit https://www.naacpoakland.org/ or contact Dr. Delores Thompson. WIN chairwoman at (510) 328-3638.

The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is dedicated to empowering women, and young teen girls. We look forward to your participation in this important event.

To register, go to https://www.naacpoakland.org/events/the-total-you-womens-health-forum