\Revisiting the Unforgettable 2002 Oakland A’s Schedule: Relive the Memorable Season\
Revisiting the Unforgettable 2002 Oakland A’s Schedule: Relive the Memorable Season
The Oakland A’s had an unforgettable 2002 season, with an inspiring regular season and a thrilling playoff run. Fans of the team and baseball fans around the nation can relive the memories of this magical season by revisiting the team’s schedule. Here, we take a look back at the memorable games that made up the 2002 Oakland A’s schedule.
Oakland A’s Regular Season Schedule
The 2002 regular season kicked off on April 1st with a home opener against the Seattle Mariners. The A’s would go on to finish the season with an impressive 103-59 record, good for the best in the American League. Throughout the regular season, the A’s were led by the stellar pitching performances of Tim Hudson, Barry Zito, and Mark Mulder.
The A’s had a memorable matchup against the New York Yankees on June 22nd, a game that would be remembered as the “Mother’s Day Miracle” due to the A’s come-from-behind win. The A’s also had exciting matchups against the Boston Red Sox, including a four-game series in late August that the A’s split 2-2.
Oakland A’s Postseason Schedule
The A’s entered the playoffs as the American League’s second seed and faced the Minnesota Twins in the first round. The A’s swept the Twins in three games, setting the stage for the ALCS against the New York Yankees.
The A’s won the first two games of the series, but the Yankees would eventually tie the series at 3-3. The A’s won game 7 in dramatic fashion, clinching their spot in the World Series against the San Francisco Giants.
The A’s lost the first two games of the series, but rallied back to win the next three games and clinch their first World Series title since 1989. The A’s celebrated with a parade in downtown Oakland on Halloween, capping off an unforgettable 2002 season.
Relive the Memorable 2002 Oakland A’s Season
The 2002 Oakland A’s season was one of the most memorable in the team’s history. Fans of the team and baseball fans around the nation can relive the magic of the season by revisiting the team’s schedule. For more information on the 2002 Oakland A’s season, visit Youngruns.com.