We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Rookie's first home run snaps eighth-inning tie, pushes A's to victory

Associated Press

Sunday, September 14, 2008

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics long ago decided to focus on the future rather than the 2008 season. Rookie outfielder Aaron Cunningham is making a strong bid to make sure he's included in their plans. Cunningham hit his first major league homer, a three-run shot that broke an eighth-inning tie and lifted the A's over the Texas Rangers 7-4 Sunday. "It's a good feeling to get it out of the way," Cunningham said. "It's always nice to hit a home run but to come through and help the team ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.