The A’s become the first team in postseason history to hit consecutive home runs to start a game. The back-to-back homers are hit by leadoff man Ray Durham (an inside-the-park round tripper) and Scott Hatteberg.

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On October 4, 2002 — The A’s become the first team in postseason history to hit consecutive home runs to start a game. The back-to-back homers are hit by leadoff man Ray Durham (an inside-the-park homerun) and Scott Hatteberg. Jermaine Dye and Terrence Long also homer for Oakland. to support Barry Zito winning 6-3, over the Minnesota Twins. Oakland has two games to one lead in their ALDS