The situation:
No matter what, the #Athletics will play past today's game 162. http://ift.tt/1sIbQjr
— Brodie Brazil (@brodiebrazilCSN) September 28, 2014
The Tigers won:
The @Royals are now locked into the AL #WildCard Game, set for Tuesday night against either the @Athletics or @Mariners at #TheK.
— MLB (@MLB) September 28, 2014
Leading 2-0, Sonny Gray escapes first-and-third with nobody out, getting a strikeout and then:
Nice work from Gray to escape corners/0 out jam. K'd Sardinas, then Rosales 5-4-3 DP. #Athletics up 2-0 going to 6th.
— Joe Stiglich (@JoeStiglichCSN) September 28, 2014
That huge groan you just heard was the entire city of Seattle. That was big time from @SonnyGray2! #Athletics
— Roxy Bernstein (@roxybernstein) September 28, 2014
Josh Donaldson has tied the Oakland #Athletics record for double plays by a third baseman held by Eric Chavez (43 in 2006).
— Mike Selleck (@MikeSelleck) September 28, 2014
Outside of the second, however, the A's weren't getting much done:
Take away the second and the #Athletics are staring down the barrel of a Martinez/Holland perfecto. http://ift.tt/YyEyFz
— Jeremy F. Koo (@jfkooAN) September 28, 2014
But Sonny was dealing:
.@SonnyGray2's at 78 pitches through seven scoreless innings. #GreenCollar
— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) September 28, 2014
Six outs to go. http://ift.tt/YyEyFH
— Jeremy F. Koo (@jfkooAN) September 28, 2014
And then there were three outs left:
That's eight shutout innings for #Athletics Sonny Gray. A's still lead 2-0
— John Hickey (@JHickey3) September 28, 2014
Some insurance runs, for good measure, from Jed Lowrie:
Lowrie got the A's that much desired insurance. http://ift.tt/1sIbQA3
— Omar G (@omar01) September 28, 2014
Lots of boos in Safeco Field as scoreboard posts #Athletics 4-0 lead over #Rangers ... gonna take a miracle for SEA now.
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) September 28, 2014
And Sonny came out for the ninth:
DO IT SONNY!!!!! #Athletics http://ift.tt/YyEwxo
— Dennis Miguel (@OakA_sFan4life) September 28, 2014
Two outs away. #Athletics
— Casey Pratt (@CaseyPrattCSN) September 28, 2014
One out away. #Athletics
— Casey Pratt (@CaseyPrattCSN) September 28, 2014
And boom:
Sonny Gray marvelous today, throws shutout to get #Athletics to postseason for 3rd year in row - and does it on mom Cindy's birthday, too.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) September 28, 2014
WE'RE IN! FINAL: A's 4, Rangers 0! #Postseason #OAKtober http://ift.tt/1vm6lWq
— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) September 28, 2014
#Athletics race to center of diamond, leaping up and down to boos of #Rangers fans.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) September 28, 2014
Sonny Gray is the 2nd pitcher in Oakland #Athletics history to toss a complete game to clinch a playoff appearance (Stewart, 9/25/90 at KC)
— Mike Selleck (@MikeSelleck) September 28, 2014
#Athletics starting pitchers have not walked a batter in the last five games, which is the longest such streak in Oakland history.
— Mike Selleck (@MikeSelleck) September 28, 2014
Begin the celebration:
@Athletics @athleticsnation http://ift.tt/YyEyWg
— mark pucine (@highvoltcult) September 28, 2014
The relievers run in from the bullpen to join the celebration. #Athletics http://ift.tt/YyEwh2
— Joe Stiglich (@JoeStiglichCSN) September 28, 2014
A special congratulations to to Adam Dunn, and Luke Gregerson who are entering their very first post season. #Athletics @adamdunn_44
— We Own The Wild Card (@EastBay_Sports) September 28, 2014
Cel-e-bra-tion!!!! #Athletics http://ift.tt/YyEzcA
— Oakland Fan (@Oakland_Fan) September 28, 2014
A well deserved shredding for @SonnyGray2 by @Shredderpunto. https://t.co/t4GkE4d7nR
— Omar G (@omar01) September 28, 2014
Adam Dunn gets a shower from his teammates for first trip to postseason. #Athletics http://ift.tt/YyEzt8
— Joe Stiglich (@JoeStiglichCSN) September 28, 2014
Good moment. #Athletics players surround Bob Melvin and give him a major champagne shower.
— Carl Steward (@stewardsfolly) September 28, 2014
WHO'S THAT 16-YEAR-OLD DRINKING TALL BOYS IN THE #ATHLETICS CLUBHOUSE?! Oh wait.. just Sonny Gray.
— Nick Houser (@Nick_Houser) September 28, 2014
2001 MLB games and Adam Dunn finally gets his first postseason. So cool. #Athletics http://ift.tt/YyEC8l
— Brodie Brazil (@brodiebrazilCSN) September 28, 2014
Melvin says he and team understand what #Athletics fans have been going through - they have been too. They appreciate the support.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) September 28, 2014
That's Gregerson who's about to get a beer shower from Nick Punto. #Athletics http://ift.tt/YyECoL
— Joe Stiglich (@JoeStiglichCSN) September 28, 2014
Sonny Bae ammarite @SonnyGray2 http://ift.tt/YyECoP
— drew Gomez (@drew_gomez23) September 28, 2014
Looking ahead to Tuesday:
Lester: "Now it's my job not to screw it up." http://ift.tt/YyECoV
— Jane Lee (@JaneMLB) September 28, 2014
And finally, a very special team photo that technically merits the Not Safe For Work tag, though why are you reading this at work:
— Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD) September 28, 2014
Hey Red.
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