Oakland Athletics Tickets

The scorching-hot Oakland Athletics have again used a lengthy winning streak to put themselves in the thick of the race in the American League West, trailing the Texas Rangers by only three games through May 27. Winners of eight of nine games from May 17-27, the A’s—who enjoyed a nine-game winning streak at the start of the season—have developed a reputation for getting hot at the right time. In 2002, the team set an MLB record with its 20-game win streak that ultimately helped propel them to the division crown; and last year, after trailing the division-leading Rangers by 13 games on June 30, the team used a stretch of 15 wins in 17 games to come roaring back to overtake the Rangers with a victory in the final game of the year.

As they have in years past, this year’s squad is using a balanced effort to climb the standings. While the team ranks only 23^rd in the league in batting average, it ranks seventh in runs, using its high .331 on-base percentage to manufacture consistent scoring. Though they find ways to score, the A’s backbone is their bullpen, which ranks second in the MLB with a 2.78 ERA. See the team continue its exciting run for the AL West title this season with Oakland Athletics tickets from Vivid Seats.

After watching Dominican center fielder Yoenis Cespedes explode on the scene to help the squad claim the AL West title with 142 hits, 23 home runs, and 82 RBIs, the Oakland Athletics decided to give another heralded foreign prospect a chance. In a move that should shore up the infield, the A's signed Japanese shortstop Niroyuki Nakaijma. The 30-year-old Nippon Professional Baseball veteran agreed to a $6.5 million, two-year contract, and that could end up being a huge steal considering that he was an eight-time Japanese All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove winner. He’s put up sensational stats overseas, amassing 162 home runs, 738 RBIs, and a .302 batting average.

Nakajima almost became a Yankee last year, but thankfully for the A’s, he decided to stay in Japan in order to be an everyday player. He’ll certainly get that chance with the A’s, and now they have another piece that should get them closer to the World Series in 2013. Athletics fans can get their first look at Nakajima on opening day as the A’s will invite the Seattle Mariners to O.co Coliseum on April 1^st.  Also during the season’s first month, the Athletics will play host to the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, and Los Angeles Angels. Make sure to claim your 2013 Oakland A’s tickets today to witness Nakajima, Cespedes, and the rest of the crew live. 

In a twist ending fit for Hollywood, the Oakland A’s shocked everyone, including themselves, in claiming the American League West Division on the final day of the regular season. By taking the crown, they narrowly avoided the new winner-take-all single game wild card format. Instead, Oakland will get a few days to recover before traveling to Detroit to take on the Tigers in the five-game AL Division Series. We’ll have 2012 Oakland A’s playoff tickets every step of the way, so begin your search with our inventory listed above.

Oakland rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers in the regular-season finale, which also served as the deciding contest in the battle for the AL West. It’s the first division title and playoff appearance for the A’s since 2006, and 15th title in franchise history.