Emil Brown and the Oakland Athletics used an aggressive approach to jump-start their offense. Brown hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to help the Athletics beat Texas 12-6, ending the Rangers’ season-best five-game winning streak Sunday. “I’m not a walk guy,” Brown said. “I’m just ready to hack.” Frank Thomas drove in two runs to give him 1,695 RBIs, tying him with Cal Ripken for 21st…

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Date: Sun, Oct 12, 08
Game	Status	Notes:
NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP	Open	Game can be seen on FOX
Philadelphia Phillies	Moneyline +135	Runline +1½ (-160)
Los Angeles Dodgers	Moneyline -150	Runline -1½ (+140)
Total 8 8
Date: Sat, Oct 11, 08
Game	Status	Notes:
AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP	Open	Game can be seen on TBS
Boston Red Sox	Moneyline +106	Runline +1½ (-215)
Tampa Bay Rays	Moneyline -116	Runline -1½ (+175)
Total 8 8