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Rangers beat A’s, back on top in AL West

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11 years ago

September 3, 2013

Oakland, CA – After a great start by the A’s, everything feel apart in the fifth inning. Three runs scored led to the Rangers finding their offense and reclaimed first place in the American League West.

Oakland lost 5-1 to Texas and it all came apart in one inning. No one said this pennant race was going to be easy. With 24 games left in the season it feels like October already.

“I pitched the ball well,” said Bartolo Colon. “The one play that made the difference was the ball they hit to me that I dropped. It’s a routine play.”

A fielding error by the A’s pitcher allowed Craig Gentry to reach first base. Jurickson Profar hit a RBI double to give the Rangers a 2-1 lead after Mitch Moreland tied the game with a solo shot to right field in the third.

Ian Kinsler grounded a single to third baseman Josh Donaldson that was deflected off Colon’s bare hand for a single. After grimacing in pain, trainers and Bob Melvin rushed to the mound to check on him. Bartolo stayed in the game and Texas scored two more runs before Alex Rios went deep to right field later in the game during the eighth.

“We didn’t need any dramatic hits,” Rangers manager Ron Washington said. “Just put the ball in play and good things will happen.”

Colon got off to a rocky start, he bailed himself out of a jam in the first when Chris Young made a nice catch in center field. Bartolo allowed two on with singles, struck out Adrian Beltre before A.J. Pierzynski flew out to Young to end the threat.

Oakland’s only run came from Coco Crisp who leadoff with a double, went to third on Donaldson’s fly out and scored on a sacrifice fly by Jed Lowrie. After that Texas pitcher Martin Perez did a good job of shutting the offense down.

“I think you look at it and say, “hey, we’ve been playing very good baseball,” said Josh. “They caught a couple of breaks today, got a couple of timely hits and it’s just one of those days. We hit some balls pretty hard, especially early, that they got right underneath. And when those balls fall in we win games.”

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Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

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2 days ago

January 11, 2025

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Barbara Lee Launches Campaign for Mayor of Oakland

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united,” she Lee. “If elected I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city, so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”

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5 days ago

January 8, 2025

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Barbara Lee on Wednesday morning formally announced her candidacy for Mayor in Oakland’s April 15 special election.

“Time and time again, Oaklanders have faced our toughest obstacles by uniting to meet our challenges,” said Lee.

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided but a community united,” she said. “If elected, I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas, and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”

“As Mayor, I’ll address our homelessness crisis, prioritize comprehensive public safety and mental health services, and lead with fiscal responsibility to deliver the core City services residents and business owners deserve. Let’s do this – together.”

“I’ve never shied away from a challenge,” said Lee. “I’m always ready to fight for Oakland.”

Watch her campaign video here, which is online at BarbaraLee4Oakland.com

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Who Wants to Be the Next Elected Mayor of Oakland?

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.

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7 days ago

January 7, 2025

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An aerial view of the downtown Oakland skyline on a clear sunny day. The federal building and other iconic buildings fill the skyline. Photo: iStock.

By Paul Cobb

Many of you probably recall the oft-repeated expression when describing leadership that “many are called but few are chosen.” We will be inundated during January with many claims of qualifications by those who want to lead Oakland.

As of Jan. 1, 2025, we have heard the names of 14 potential candidates who might become Oakland’s next Mayor.

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.

Any candidate who wishes to receive a free announcement, publicity or space in the paper must submit solutions.

The first questions we propose are 1) What is your budget balancing plan?
What is your position on requiring all city employees to work full-time in their designated offices rather than remotely from their homes?
What is your plan to provide open-access opportunities to all police officers for overtime pay?
Since many businesses, especially downtown, have closed, what is your plan to attract and increase revenues?

Please send your submissions of 300 words or less to each question to Social@postnewsgroup.com or visit www.postnewsgroup.com