Photos: Oakland A’s vs. Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the ALDS
October 7, 2013
Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after connecting for a solo home run in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' players congratulate each other after defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeated Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour clenches his fist after the final out Game 3 of an American League baseball division series against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland won 6-3. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) ( ALDS Athletics Tigers Baseball )
Home plate umpire Gary Darling stands between Oakland Athletics closing pitcher Grant Balfour (50) and Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) during a dispute in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Walking behind Martinez is A's catcher Derek Norris (36). Oakland defeated Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Players run onto the field after Oakland Athletics closing pitcher Grant Balfour (50) and Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) exchange words in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Players run from the bullpen after Victor Martinez of the Detroit Tigers and Grant Balfour of the Oakland Athletics exchanged words in the ninth inning during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park on Oct. 7, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (Rob Carr/Getty Images) ( 183586366 )
Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) sits in the dugout while playing the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie (8) dives but fails to snag a grounder hit by Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Fielder would get to first base on the play. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Prince Fielder of the Detroit Tigers looks on in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park on Oct. 7, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (Leon Halip/Getty Images) ( 183586424 )
Oakland Athletics' Seth Smith (15) is congratulated by his teammates after connecting for a two-run home run against Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeats Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Seth Smith (15) celebrates with teammate Yoenis Cespedes (52) after Smith connected for a two-run home run against Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeats Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) connects for a double against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) scored on the play. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) leaps but fails to snag a hit by Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson (20) crashes into a gate while chasing down a foul ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics pitcher Jarrod Parker (11) takes a moment while pitching against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) walks past Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) after connecting for a solo home run in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeated Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Stephen Vogt (21) slides into third base past Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) after connecting for a triple in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Stephen Vogt (21) slides past Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) to score on a sacrifice fly hit by Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp (4) in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeats Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp (4) crosses home plate to score on a single hit by teammate Yoenis Cespedes (52) as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) watches in the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp (4) steals second base as Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante (4) waits for the throw from home in the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics pitcher Jarrod Parker (11) pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) takes a moment before pitching in the first inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Detroit Tigers manger Jim Leyland (10) shakes hands with Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin (6) before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeats Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Players of the Oakland Athletics line up before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeated Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics and the Detroit Tigers line up during the playing of the national anthem before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeats Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane smiles while watching his team play the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. Oakland defeats Detroit 6-3 and leads the series 2-1. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Ryan Cook (48), from let, and Jesse Chavez (60) hang out in the dugout before Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics Yoenis Cespedes (52) stretches before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics warm up before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff sits in the stands before his team plays the Detroit Tigers during Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics Kurt Suzuki (22), from left, Yoenis Cespedes (52) and Bartolo Colon (40) joke around in the dugout before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) chats with members of the Oakland Athletics before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp (4) stretches before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin (6) watches as the Detroit Tigers take batting practice before Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
The Detroit Tigers take batting practice before playing the Oakland Athletics during Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. iPhone 5 panorama photo (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS. DETROIT TIGERS GAME 3 ALDS )
Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera, center, takes infield practice with Victor Martinez, left, and Prince Fielder, right, a baseball workout at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. Detroit plays the Oakland Athletics in the AL division series starting Friday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ( ALDS Tigers Playoffs Baseball )
Detroit Tigers fans watch batting practice prior to the start of Game Three of the American League Division Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on Oct. 7, 2013 in Detroit, Mich.. (Leon Halip/Getty Images) ( 183567673 )
A young Detroit Tigers fan watches batting practice prior to the start of Game Three of the American League Division Series between the Detroit Tigers and the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on Oct. 7, 2013, in Detroit, Mich.. (Leon Halip/Getty Images) ( 183567678 )
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