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It was a completely different game from the less-than-pretty 8-3 San Antonio win in the series opener, but the Missions scored in the seventh to tie and the eighth to take the lead, edging the RockHounds, 2-1, Wednesday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium.
Teixeira a handful for A's in third straight loss
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, who in his first two games of the series tallied five hits -- two of them homers -- and four RBIs, only added to that total Wednesday, compiling three hits and three RBIs as the A's, for the third straight day, fell to New York, 4-3.
Braden welcomes what Bronx has in store
Dallas Braden is well aware that his Thursday start will likely be met with a rowdy New York bunch, but the A's lefty isn't about to shy away from any of it.
September callup excites A's James
Justin James thought he was going to be closing out Triple-A Sacramento's game on Monday, but he never got the nod. Instead, the righty reliever received a call to the big leagues as the A's rosters expanded Wednesday.
Wolf, James among A's September callups
The Athletics recalled right-hander Ross Wolf and selected the contract of right-hander Justin James from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday. Lefty Cedrick Bowers was outrighted to Sacramento.
Sacramento Photo Gallery: Closing In
The Sacramento River Cats can clinch a berth in the post-season as early as Wednesday. On Tuesday, the River Cats fell to Las Vegas, but they continued to hold their lead in the division. We have photos from the game inside...
Hounds Walk 14 In Loss
The RockHounds got off on the wrong foot with a combination of errors and walks in San Antonio on Tuesday night and fell 8-3 to the Missions. The two teams are in a heated battle for the final playoff spot and will resume the four game series at Nelson Wolf Stadium on Wednesday night.
Mazzaro done in by Yanks' homers
Much like on Monday, the A's received a substandard outing from their starter on Tuesday and couldn't overcome it, falling, 9-3, to the Yankees, who hit three homers off Vin Mazzaro.
King among nominees for Frick Award
Legendary A's voice Bill King is once again on the ballot for the prestigious Ford C. Frick Award, and fans of the late Bay Area broadcaster will have a chance to give his name Hall of Fame recognition beginning on Wednesday, when online voting begins.
A's tab prospect Taylor, others for AFL
Official rosters for the Arizona Fall League were announced on Tuesday, and seven players within the A's organization will be part of the Phoenix Desert Dogs.
A's likely to add arms to deeper roster
When Major League rosters officially expand from 25 to 40 men on Wednesday, the A's are expected to add a dose of pitching, manager Bob Geren said before Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
Cahill derailed by potent Yankees
Trevor Cahill's fine season swerved into the loss column for the sixth time this year in Monday night's 11-5 A's defeat, in which he allowed the Yanks eight runs in four-plus innings.
Anderson a go for Wednesday in Bronx
A's lefty Brett Anderson endured a successful bullpen session on Monday afternoon, turning his hyperextended right knee into a non-issue in preparation of his scheduled Wednesday start against the Yankees, which he fully plans on making.
Geren inclined to keep Larish in lineup
Jeff Larish received his second start in the outfield in as many days on Monday, a sign that A's manager Bob Geren would like to keep Larish's bat in the lineup.
Oakland A’s MLN: Post-Season Outlook & Awards
The minor league regular season is in its final days, and currently five Oakland A's affiliates are in position to make the post-season. We review those scenarios and discuss other news and notes, including some post-season hardware heading the way of A's prospects, inside...
Andy Jenkins Leads Frisco Over Hounds
Jenkins' 2-run double into the right-field corner scored Rangers Major Leaguer Christian Guzman and Emerson Frostad, breaking a 4-4 tie as Frisco evened the 3-game series at a game apiece, bringing the RoughRiders to within one game of the RockHounds in the Texas League South second half pennant race.
Hernandez Shuts Down Major League Lineup
With the top third of the order consisting of Christian Guzman, Ian Kinsler and Nelson Cruz (each wrapping up a re-hab assignment before returning to the Rangers), the odds of Carlos Hernandez earning his ninth win ... the the 'Hounds their fourth shutout ... were probably pretty "long."
Affronti Haunts Hounds As Hooks Win
Affronti went 4-for-4 with two runs and four runs batted in, including the biggest swing of the bat in the game, a bases-loaded triple that snapped a 2-2 tie and sent Corpus Christi on its way to an 8-3 win and a split of the 4-game series.
Gio up to task, keeping A's in race with win
The A's made it look easy Sunday, when they got another strong outing from Gio Gonzalez, took advantage of Rangers miscues, and received a pair of long balls in their 8-2 finale win.
Devine, Outman progressing, but restless
Joey Devine and Josh Outman will be returning to Oakland this week, but the rehabbing A's hurlers won't immediately be part of an expanded September roster and are still not guaranteed any big league action before season's end.
