Photos: Oakland A’s and Detroit Tigers, Game 1 of the ALDS
October 4, 2013
Oakland A's fans are dejected after Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) strikes out against the Detroit Tigers to end Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Detroit defeats Oakland 3-2. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Daric Barton (10) sits in the dugout against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland A's fans are dejected after Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) strikes out against the Detroit Tigers to end Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Detroit defeats Oakland 3-2. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Dejected Oakland Athletics fans Ashley Beatty left, and her brother Wyatt Beatty, both of San Jose, react after the A's lost their American League Division Series Game 1 baseball game against the Detroit Tigers held at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland (10) high-fives Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) after they beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 for Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland A's fans are dejected after Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) strikes out against the Detroit Tigers to end Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Detroit defeats Oakland 3-2. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila (13) touches the shoulder of Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) after he struck out swinging to end the game against the Detroit in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Avila dropped the ball and had to tag him for the out. The Tigers beat the A's 3-2. (Jane Tyska//Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) strikes out swinging to end the game against the Detroit in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. The Tigers beat the A's 3-2. (Jane Tyska//Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS )
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37) throws against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) pleads with umpire Gary Darling after getting called out on a steal attempt against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila (13) loses his balance in front of Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (37) in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Dan Otero (61) throws against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (37) hits a single against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (37) makes it safely to first base against Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37) throws against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) fields Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias (1) seventh inning grounder in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Sean Doolittle (62) celebrates the end of the top of the ninth inning during their game against the Detroit Tigers for Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks (12) can't make a catch in left field foul territory on a hit by Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie (8) in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Sean Doolittle (62) throws against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) throws too late on a bunt single by Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) argues with umpire Gary Darling after getting called out trying to steal 2nd base against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) throws too late on a bunt single by Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) connects for a two-run home run against Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer (37) in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) connects for a two-run home run against Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer (37) in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) heads to third base on a triple in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) connects for a two-run home run against Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer (37) in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) high-fives Oakland Athletics' Daric Barton (10) after he hit a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) waves to the crowd after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a home run with Brandon Moss (37) on base in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) high-fives Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) after he hit a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) strokes a triple in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Mascots representing former Athletics Rickey Henderson, from left, Dennis Eckersley and Rollie Fingers race against each other during the Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Henderson would win the race. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) makes a catch against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) makes it safely to first base on a bunt against Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) is tagged out by the Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie (8) as he is picked off first base by Bartolo Colon in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) reacts after being tagged out by the Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie at second base on a steal attempt (8) in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans reach for a foul ball during Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) reacts to striking out against the Detroit Tigers to end the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt (21) tags out Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) who attempted to score on a single hit by teammate Omar Infante (4) in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Stephen Vogt (21) tags out Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) at home plate in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) is tagged out by Oakland Athletics' catcher Stephen Vogt (21) in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) is tagged out by Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt (21) in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Stephen Vogt (21) tags out Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) at home plate in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp (4) heads back to the dugout after striking out against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (37) strikes out against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (37) heads back to the dugout after striking out against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) hits a single against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) strikes out against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans cheer for the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Daric Barton (10) looks at the scoreboard after striking out against the Detroit Tigers to end the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) beats out a bunt in the fifth inning as Oakland Athletics' Daric Barton (10) fields the throw in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) is unable to make the throw in time on a hit by Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante (4) in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie (8) grounds out against the Detroit Tigers to end the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) throws out Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias (1) on a bunt attempt to end the fourth inning during Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) throws out Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias (1) on a bunt attempt to end the fourth inning during Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) rounds second base after hitting a triple against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) connects for a triple against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) is struck out by Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer (37) in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) scores in the first inning Game 1 of the American League Division Series running past Oakland Athletics' catcher Stephen Vogt (21) at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson (14) is congratulated by Tino Martinez (41) after he scored in the first inning on a single by Alex Avila in Game 1 of the American League Division Series off of Oakland Athletics' starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37) pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie (8) throws out Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias (1) in the second inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a triple against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks (12) can't make a catch on a triple hit by Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52)in the second inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' starting pitcher Max Scherzer (37) throws against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. The Tigers beat the As 3-2. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS )
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) heads back to the dugout after striking out against Oakland Athletics' starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) in the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila (13) chases after a wild pitch against the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) pitches against the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Jon Thalblum, 9, of Dublin, cheers the Oakland Athletics' in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) gets hit in the first inning by Oakland Athletics' starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick (16) throws a double hit by Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson (14) in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the 1st inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) scores in the first inning on a single by Alex Avila in Game 1 of the American League Division Series off of Oakland Athletics' starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) throws the first pitch of the game against Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson (14) in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the 1st inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Fans in the right field bleachers wave flags during player introductions before the start of the Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin shakes hands with Detroit Tigers' manager Jim Leyland before Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers stand at attention for the National Anthem before the start of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' players line up during the playing of the National Anthem before playing the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Baseball fans listen to the National Anthem before Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers' players line up during the playing of the National Anthem before playing the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers listen to the National Anthem before Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Former A's player Dave Henderson gesture to the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Former Oakland Athletic Dave Henderson throws out the first pitch before Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Sam Krahnke, of Alameda, and the rest of the Elephant Heads hold up photos of Oakland A's players before they play the Detroit Tigers during Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Jorge Leon exhorts Oakland Athletics' fans before the start of Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' fans rally their team before the start of Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' fans cheer before Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
"The Big A" - who did not want to give his name because he said it's about his team - has his picture taken before Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
William Menzel, wearing his green and yellow overalls, gets rally towels ready to hand to fans before the Oakland Athletics play the Detroit Tigers during Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' fan Daniel Cook, center, from Hayward, cheers for his team before Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' fans walk through the hallway with large faces of the Athletics players before Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
The Oakland Athletics face the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics' fan Sylvester Valderrama, of San Francisco, displays his sign before Game 1 of the American League Division Series between the Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin chats with reporters before Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland watches his team take batting practice before the start of Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Oakland Athletic, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( Staff Photojournalist )
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