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Blalock's homer ties it in ninth, but A's top Rangers on Buck's hit in 11th

Associated Press

Monday, September 22, 2008

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Oakland manager Bill Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record. Travis Buck hit an RBI single in the 11th inning and the A's beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Monday night to move into second in the AL West. Oakland has won four straight and eight of nine. "I love it. The guys played to the end. They never quit," Geren said. "We want to finish strong. We're showing we can win some games. It carries over." Cliff Penning ...

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