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Bill Hanstock

Staff Writer

I'm a native of Northern California, but have recently relocated to Los Angeles. I've been writing online in one way or another since 2003, and I'm pleased to be joining SB Nation as a newsdesk writer for the West. Talk to me about sports!

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Athletics vs. Tigers: Do-or-die is nothing new for 2012 squad

by Bill Hanstock Oct 8 2012, 10:45p

The A's are a team that has been defying expectations all season. What's one more win-or-go-home three-game stretch?

The Oakland Athletics 2012 season in review

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by Bill Hanstock Oct 4 2012, 8:54a

It took 162 games, but the A's are the kings of the West. It was a long, wild ride that will be placed among the best Oakland seasons ever.

Athletics vs. Rangers final score: Oakland forces winner-take-all game with 3-1 win

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by Bill Hanstock Oct 2 2012, 10:38p

The A's stunned the Rangers again on Tuesday. They can win the American League West on Wednesday.

Athletics vs. Rangers final score: Oakland clinches playoff berth with 4-3 win

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by Bill Hanstock Oct 1 2012, 10:03p

The A's managed to hold on for a win to open their series against the Rangers. With the win comes a postseason berth, putting the exclamation point on an amazing season.

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Oakland Athletics win the AL West in amazing fashion

by Bill Hanstock Oct 1 2012, 12:05a
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Athletics vs. Rangers series preview: TV schedule, probable pitchers & more

by Bill Hanstock Sep 30 2012, 11:34p

The A's will clinch a postseason berth with their next win. Will it come on Monday?

Athletics vs. Mariners final score: Oakland sweeps series with dramatic 5-2 win

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by Bill Hanstock Sep 30 2012, 4:14p

The A's once again proved that being homer-happy is a very good thing. Another dramatic win at the Coliseum brought Oakland's magic number down to 2.

Athletics vs. Mariners final score: Oakland stays strong with 8-2 win

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by Bill Hanstock Sep 28 2012, 8:25p

The A's needed a win on Friday night and they got one. Oakland whomped on the Mariners for a few hours in a decisive win.

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Athletics vs. Mariners: Oakland completes sweep in dramatic fashion

by Bill Hanstock Sep 27 2012, 2:52p
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Athletics vs. Mariners series preview: TV schedule, probable pitchers & more

by Bill Hanstock Sep 27 2012, 2:11p

The A's and Mariners will face off again in the penultimate series of the 2012 season. Can Oakland hang on to their Wild Card spot?