Final
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
73-84 14 Texas Rangers
Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
63-95 6 Oakland Athletics
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Win Probability

TEX OAK
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Texas Rangers Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin doubles (25) on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Stairs.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez doubles (32) on a line drive to left fielder Matt Stairs. Tom Goodwin scores.

    Texas Rangers
    1
    Oakland Athletics
    0
  3. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Greer singles on a pop up to center fielder Jason McDonald. Ivan Rodriguez to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Juan Gonzalez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Matt Stairs. Ivan Rodriguez scores.

    Texas Rangers
    2
    Oakland Athletics
    0
  5. B
    S
    O

    Lee Stevens hits a home run (17). Rusty Greer scores.

    Texas Rangers
    4
    Oakland Athletics
    0
  6. B
    S
    O

    Domingo Cedeno walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Fernando Tatis strikes out swinging.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Alex Diaz grounds out, second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Jason Giambi.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan flies out to center fielder Tom Goodwin. Jason McDonald to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve grounds out to first baseman Lee Stevens. Jason McDonald to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi called out on strikes.

Texas Rangers Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Billy Ripken singles on a line drive to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Stairs. Billy Ripken to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez grounds into a double play, shortstop Miguel Tejada to second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Jason Giambi. Billy Ripken to 3rd. Tom Goodwin out at 2nd. Ivan Rodriguez out at 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Greer flies out to right fielder Ben Grieve.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio called out on strikes.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne grounds out, second baseman Domingo Cedeno to first baseman Lee Stevens.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn called out on strikes.

Texas Rangers Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Juan Gonzalez grounds out to first baseman Jason Giambi.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Lee Stevens hits a home run (18).

    Texas Rangers
    5
    Oakland Athletics
    0
  3. B
    S
    O

    Domingo Cedeno grounds out, first baseman Jason Giambi to pitcher Dave Telgheder.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Fernando Tatis called out on strikes.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Tejada flies out to right fielder Alex Diaz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald bunt pops out to catcher Ivan Rodriguez.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan doubles (10) on a fly ball to center fielder Tom Goodwin.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve singles on a line drive to center fielder Tom Goodwin. Dave Magadan scores.

    Texas Rangers
    5
    Oakland Athletics
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs singles on a line drive to left fielder Rusty Greer. Ben Grieve to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi called out on strikes.

Texas Rangers Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Alex Diaz pops out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Billy Ripken flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin grounds out, pitcher Carlos Reyes to first baseman Jason Giambi.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio lines out to center fielder Tom Goodwin.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne grounds out, third baseman Fernando Tatis to first baseman Lee Stevens.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn singles on a line drive to left fielder Rusty Greer.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Tejada called out on strikes.

Texas Rangers Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez doubles (33) on a line drive to right fielder Ben Grieve.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Greer singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Stairs. Ivan Rodriguez scores.

    Texas Rangers
    6
    Oakland Athletics
    1
  3. B
    S
    O

    Juan Gonzalez reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Miguel Tejada to second baseman Scott Spiezio. Rusty Greer out at 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Lee Stevens grounds into a double play, first baseman Jason Giambi to shortstop Miguel Tejada to pitcher Tim Kubinski. Juan Gonzalez out at 2nd. Lee Stevens out at 1st.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald pops out to right fielder Alex Diaz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan flies out to center fielder Tom Goodwin.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve singles on a pop up to center fielder Tom Goodwin.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs singles on a line drive to right fielder Alex Diaz. Ben Grieve to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi hits a home run (20). Ben Grieve scores. Matt Stairs scores.

    Texas Rangers
    6
    Oakland Athletics
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio called out on strikes.

Texas Rangers Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Domingo Cedeno singles on a ground ball to third baseman Mark Bellhorn.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Fernando Tatis singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Stairs. Domingo Cedeno to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Alex Diaz hits a home run (1). Domingo Cedeno scores. Fernando Tatis scores.

    Texas Rangers
    9
    Oakland Athletics
    4
  4. B
    S
    O

    Billy Ripken singles on a ground ball to shortstop Miguel Tejada.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez grounds into a double play, shortstop Miguel Tejada to second baseman Scott Spiezio to first baseman Jason Giambi. Billy Ripken out at 2nd. Ivan Rodriguez out at 1st.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne grounds out to first baseman Lee Stevens.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn grounds out to first baseman Lee Stevens.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Tejada grounds out, shortstop Billy Ripken to first baseman Lee Stevens.

Texas Rangers Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Greer singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Juan Gonzalez pops out to left fielder Matt Stairs.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Lee Stevens singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Stairs. Rusty Greer to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Domingo Cedeno doubles (17) on a ground ball to right fielder Ben Grieve. Rusty Greer scores. Lee Stevens to 3rd.

    Texas Rangers
    10
    Oakland Athletics
    4
  5. B
    S
    O

    Fernando Tatis singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Stairs. Lee Stevens scores. Domingo Cedeno to 3rd.

    Texas Rangers
    11
    Oakland Athletics
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    Alex Diaz pops out to third baseman Mark Bellhorn. Fernando Tatis to 2nd.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Billy Ripken called out on strikes.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald flies out to right fielder Alex Diaz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Magadan singles on a line drive to center fielder Tom Goodwin.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ben Grieve singles on a line drive to right fielder Alex Diaz. Dave Magadan to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Matt Stairs flies out to left fielder Rusty Greer.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi grounds out, pitcher John Burkett to first baseman Lee Stevens.

Texas Rangers Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Miguel Tejada.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ivan Rodriguez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Stairs. Tom Goodwin to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rusty Greer flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Juan Gonzalez hits a home run (40). Tom Goodwin scores. Ivan Rodriguez scores.

    Texas Rangers
    14
    Oakland Athletics
    4
  5. B
    S
    O

    Lee Stevens flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Domingo Cedeno flies out to left fielder Matt Stairs.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio pops out to shortstop Billy Ripken.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Brent Mayne lines out to right fielder Alex Diaz.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Bellhorn walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Miguel Tejada strikes out swinging.

Texas Rangers Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Fernando Tatis singles on a line drive to right fielder Ben Grieve.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Alex Diaz walks. Fernando Tatis to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Billy Ripken flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald. Fernando Tatis to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Tom Goodwin pops out to left fielder Matt Stairs.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Kevin Brown flies out to center fielder Jason McDonald.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason McDonald reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Billy Ripken.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Pat Lennon singles on a line drive to left fielder Rusty Greer. Jason McDonald to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Brian Lesher flies out to right fielder Alex Diaz. Jason McDonald to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ernie Young singles on a line drive to center fielder Tom Goodwin. Jason McDonald scores. Pat Lennon to 3rd.

    Texas Rangers
    14
    Oakland Athletics
    5
  5. B
    S
    O

    Jason Giambi out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Rusty Greer. Pat Lennon scores.

    Texas Rangers
    14
    Oakland Athletics
    6
  6. B
    S
    O

    Scott Spiezio grounds out, second baseman Domingo Cedeno to first baseman Lee Stevens.

Date
September 23, 1997 (Tue) @ 10:33 AM
Series
1 of 2
Venue
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Attendance
9,968
First Pitch
7:16 PM
Duration
2h 55m
Weather
Sunny / 80°F / Wind: 4 mph, Out To RF mph

  • Decisions

    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    McDonald CF40100100.258.742
    Magadan DH42100000.308.818
    Lennon PH11100000.288.760
    Grieve RF43110000.305.831
    Lesher PH10000000.212.605
    Stairs LF32100100.294.964
    Young, E PH11010000.225.659
    Giambi 1B41141020.293.863
    Spiezio 2B50000020.243.684
    Mayne C40000000.286.746
    Bellhorn 3B31000110.228.681
    Tejada, M SS40000020.202.573

    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Telgheder P3.05375521205.94
    Reyes P1.12321100006.03
    Kubinski P0.21633310005.68
    Witasick P2.03052200105.73
    Wengert P1.01723210006.04
    Lorraine P1.01610001006.44