October 4, 2012
Scribner, A's Win AL West Title on Wednesday
Former Blue Devils picks up the win as the A's win an improbable division title
Former Central Connecticut pitcher Evan Scribner played a key role in Oakland Athletics history on Wednesday. Trailing 5-1, Scribner entered the 162nd game of the season and pitched 3.0 innings of scoreless relief. The A's came back and won the game 12-5, claiming the AL West title and giving Scribner his second win of the season.
The A's will play the Detroit Tigers in a best-of-five series beginning on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Detroit.
The playoff roster for the A's will be announced prior to Saturday's game. Scribner finished the 2012 season with a 2.55 ERA and a 2-0 record, along with one save. He pitched 35.1 innings and struck out 30 batters, including two on Wednesday.
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