birthday a few days early with something he's enjoyed quite a few times over the years: a win over the Texas Rangers . Seth Smith homered and scored three times, Colon pitched seven strong innings for his first victory in nearly a month and the Oakland
in as many chances this season. After a pair of one-out walks and a mound visit from pitching coach Mike Maddux, Seth Smith doubled in a run. Nathan intentionally walked Brandon Moss before striking out Daric Barton on seven pitches. The All-Star
homer of the year in the fourth inning to make the score 2-0, and the Athletics added another run in the fifth as Seth Smith doubled and scored on Lowrie's RBI single. ''When you score early, it's always huge,'' Barton said. ''Especially
in the zone. Both teams tonight battled so hard.'' Seth Smith drew a leadoff walk from Barry Enright (0-1) in the ..... probably has one more inning, then you might be looking at Seth Smith on the mound.'' BOYS OF SUMMER Justin Verlander Matt
They nearly did as Perez hit Eric Sogard and John Jason walked after a nine-pitch to load the bases. But Perez got Seth Smith to hit a comebacker and ran the ball to first base and stepped on the bag to end the controversial ninth. ''Wet ground
the starting lineup at first Wednesday night and Brandon Moss started in right field with Yeonis Cespedes in center and Seth Smith in left. Melvin knows there's nothing he can do about the injuries except hope they slow down. OUCH! Who's in
As long as there are no setbacks, the plan is to recall Bourn for this weekend's series in Detroit. ... A's OF Seth Smith is in a 3-for-18 slump and has been battling tonsillitis. Oakland manager Bob Melvin praised Smith for playing sick
The A's didn't threaten again until the fifth, when Nate Freiman, who had three hits, and Rosales singled. But Seth Smith hit a lazy fly to left field for the second out. Robinson Cano kept it a one-run game when he ranged far behind second
Oakland Athletics are on the verge of their longest winning streak over the Los Angeles Angels in almost nine years. Seth Smith has been an unexpected contributor. Smith looks to continue his production against the Angels on Wednesday and help
much like the Cuban slugger has done for the Athletics since he arrived last season. Cespedes drove in four runs, Seth Smith knocked in three with a bases-loaded double and the A's beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-6 on Tuesday night