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Athletics rally from 5-2, 7-4 deficits to knock off hapless Mariners

Associated Press

Saturday, September 20, 2008

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Playing third base for the first time in his major league career, Daric Barton let his instincts take over. With a hard relay throw coming and Seattle's Luis Valbuena quickly approaching, the Oakland infielder didn't have time to think about his options. As Valbuena tried stretching a double into a triple, Barton grabbed the throw from second baseman Cliff Pennington then dropped his right knee to the ground to tag out Valbuena in the ninth inning, helping preserve the Athlet ...

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