OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Octavio Dotel stumbled in his Oakland debut, then pulled out a victory in what nearly became a most depressing day for the Athletics pitching staff. Dotel blew a save, starter Rich Harden left early with a shoulder injury, and opening day pitcher Tim Hudson was placed on the disabled list with a strained stomach muscle. Even reliever Justin Ducscherer took a tumble on the mound, numbing up his leg. Marco Scutaro allowed everyone in the franchise to go home happy, singli ...

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