With two out in the first, he gave up a single and a walk, and Matt Stairs lined a three-run homer.

Matt Stairs then flied out to right, advancing Spiezio to third.

A player like Matt Stairs wasn't given the opportunity because he was perceived as not being able to do the other things.

Another single by Matt Stairs brought home a run.

D'Amico did not allow another baserunner until Matt Stairs singled to open the fifth.

Matt Stairs ripped a home run on a 3-1 pitch in the second inning.

Matt Stairs led off the ninth as a pinch hitter, but lined out.

Matt Stairs walked on a full count before Tyler Houston hit into a double play.

Matt Stairs fouled off the third pitch from Rivera, whose back suddenly straightened.

Matt Stairs, Oakland's cleanup hitter, then lifted a high pop toward left field, very short left, perhaps 80 to 100 feet beyond shortstop.