Final
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
72-68 5 Texas Rangers
Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics Athletics Athletics OAK
79-59 4 Oakland Athletics
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Win Probability

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

    Gary Matthews singles on a ground ball to second baseman Mark Ellis.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young singles on a line drive to left fielder Nick Swisher. Gary Matthews to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teixeira walks. Gary Matthews to 3rd. Michael Young to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Lee grounds into a force out, pitcher Kirk Saarloos to catcher Jason Kendall. Gary Matthews out at home. Michael Young to 3rd. Mark Teixeira to 2nd. Carlos Lee to 1st.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock grounds into a double play, shortstop Marco Scutaro to first baseman Dan Johnson. Carlos Lee out at 2nd. Hank Blalock out at 1st.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kendall flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz in foul territory.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Ellis strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Milton Bradley strikes out swinging.

Texas Rangers Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark DeRosa flies out to center fielder Jay Payton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler grounds out, shortstop Marco Scutaro to first baseman Dan Johnson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gerald Laird doubles (19) on a line drive to center fielder Jay Payton.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews grounds into a force out, second baseman Mark Ellis to shortstop Marco Scutaro. Nelson Cruz out at 2nd. Gary Matthews to 1st.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Frank Thomas pops out to first baseman Mark Teixeira in foul territory.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Eric Chavez flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jay Payton singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Nick Swisher called out on strikes.

Texas Rangers Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young triples (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Milton Bradley.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teixeira walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Lee singles on a line drive to left fielder Nick Swisher. Michael Young scores. Mark Teixeira to 2nd.

    Texas Rangers
    1
    Oakland Athletics
    0
  4. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mark DeRosa homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. Mark Teixeira scores. Carlos Lee scores.

    Texas Rangers
    4
    Oakland Athletics
    0
  6. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler bunt grounds out softly, pitcher Kirk Saarloos to first baseman Dan Johnson.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Gerald Laird triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Jay Payton.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz flies out to right fielder Milton Bradley.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dan Johnson grounds out, first baseman Mark Teixeira to pitcher Adam Eaton.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Marco Scutaro grounds out sharply, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mark Teixeira.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kendall grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mark Teixeira.

Texas Rangers Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young singles on a line drive to right fielder Milton Bradley.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teixeira walks. Michael Young to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Lee flies out to center fielder Jay Payton.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock grounds out to first baseman Dan Johnson.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark Ellis strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Milton Bradley called out on strikes.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Frank Thomas lines out sharply to shortstop Michael Young.

Texas Rangers Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark DeRosa strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler grounds out, third baseman Eric Chavez to first baseman Dan Johnson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gerald Laird walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz flies out to right fielder Milton Bradley.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Eric Chavez flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jay Payton grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mark Teixeira.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Nick Swisher homers (29) on a fly ball to center field.

    Texas Rangers
    4
    Oakland Athletics
    1
  4. B
    S
    O

    Dan Johnson pops out to third baseman Mark DeRosa.

Texas Rangers Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews flies out to right fielder Milton Bradley.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Jay Payton.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teixeira doubles (40) on a line drive to left fielder Nick Swisher. Michael Young to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Brad Halsey intentionally walks Carlos Lee.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock flies into a double play, left fielder Nick Swisher to catcher Jason Kendall. Mark Teixeira out at home.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Marco Scutaro doubles (18) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kendall hit by pitch.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Ellis flies out to left fielder Carlos Lee.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Milton Bradley flies out to center fielder Gary Matthews.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Frank Thomas homers (31) on a fly ball to center field. Marco Scutaro scores. Jason Kendall scores.

    Texas Rangers
    5
    Oakland Athletics
    4
  6. B
    S
    O

    Eric Chavez walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Jay Payton singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz. Eric Chavez to 2nd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Nick Swisher walks. Jay Payton to 2nd.

  9. B
    S
    O

    Bobby Kielty flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

Texas Rangers Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mark DeRosa flies out to right fielder Milton Bradley.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ian Kinsler walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Gerald Laird walks. Ian Kinsler to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Nelson Cruz grounds into a double play, shortstop Marco Scutaro to second baseman Mark Ellis to first baseman Nick Swisher. Gerald Laird out at 2nd. Nelson Cruz out at 1st.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Marco Scutaro singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kendall grounds into a double play, third baseman Mark DeRosa to second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mark Teixeira. Marco Scutaro out at 2nd. Jason Kendall out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Ellis walks.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Milton Bradley grounds out softly, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mark Teixeira.

Texas Rangers Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Gary Matthews grounds out, second baseman Mark Ellis to first baseman Nick Swisher.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Michael Young grounds out to first baseman Nick Swisher.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Frank Thomas flies out to left fielder Carlos Lee.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Eric Chavez walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jay Payton singles on a ground ball to third baseman Mark DeRosa. Eric Chavez to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Nick Swisher strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Mark Kotsay grounds out, second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman Mark Teixeira.

Texas Rangers Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Carlos Lee grounds out, third baseman Eric Chavez to first baseman Nick Swisher.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Hank Blalock pops out to catcher Jason Kendall in foul territory.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark DeRosa lines out to left fielder Jay Payton.

Oakland Athletics Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Marco Scutaro called out on strikes.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jason Kendall grounds out softly, shortstop Michael Young to first baseman Mark Teixeira.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mark Ellis strikes out swinging.

Date
September 6, 2006 (Wed) @ 2:05 AM
Series
2 of 3
Venue
McAfee Coliseum
Attendance
27,225
First Pitch
2:06 AM
Duration
2h 52m
Weather
Clear / 68°F / Wind: 12 mph, L To R mph

  • Decisions

    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Matthews Jr. CF51000010.301.844
    Young, M SS54200000.310.807
    Teixeira 1B21100310.278.869
    Lee, Ca LF41110100.294.882
    Hairston Jr. LF00000000.204.524
    Blalock DH50000010.279.757
    DeRosa 3B51131010.314.862
    Kinsler 2B30000100.291.816
    Laird C22000200.337.927
    Cruz, N RF30000100.200.673

    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Eaton P5.29654421514.93
    Wilson, C P0.0500001003.86
    Bauer P1.22310001003.62
    Mahay P0.0600001003.96
    Littleton P0.21510000102.03
    Otsuka P1.01700000202.06