Oakland A’s defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, to win their first World Series in Oakland
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Oakland A’s defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, to win their first World Series in Oakland

Oakland A’s defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, to win their first World Series in Oakland On October 22, 1972, at Riverfront Stadium The transplanted Oakland A’s, capturing their first championship in 42 years, become the first Bay Area team to win a world title when they defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, to win their first…

Allan Lewis of the Kansas City A’s ties a major league record by stealing two bases as a pinch-runner in one inning

On July 15, 1967, Allan Lewis of the Kansas City A’s ties a major league record by stealing two bases as a pinch-runner in one inning. Lewis, who is used exclusively as a runner and never plays the field during the season, swipes the bases during a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.