The Athletics complete a four-game sweep of the Indians with a 12 – 7 win at Progressive Field, their 8th victory in their last 9 games. As a result, they remain one game ahead of Baltimore in the race for the second wild card. The Indians continue their free fall, with a record of 5-27 since July 27th. Things start well for Cleveland, as Jason Kipnis hits a lead-off homer off Jarrod Parker, but the A’s tee off on Justin Masterson for 3 homers and 8 runs in 4 innings. George Kottaras and Josh Reddick drive in three runs apiece, while Coco Crisp and Cliff Pennington hit two-run homers

August 30, 2012 This Day In Baseball

On August 30, 2012 — The Athletics complete a four-game sweep of the Indians with a 12 – 7 win at Progressive Field, their 8th victory in their last 9 games. As a result, they remain one game ahead of Baltimore in the race for the second wild card. The Indians continue their free fall, with a record of 5-27 since July 27th. Things start well for Cleveland, as Jason Kipnis hits a lead-off homer off Jarrod Parker, but the A’s tee off on Justin Masterson for 3 homers and 8 runs in 4 innings. George Kottaras and Josh Reddick drive in three runs apiece, while Coco Crisp and Cliff Pennington hit two-run homers

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