OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 06: Huston Street #20 of the Oakland Athletics pumps his fist after making the final out to beat the Minnesota Twins during game three of the American League Division Series at McAfee Coliseum on October 6, 2006 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Twins 8-3 to win the ALDS. Getty Images logo Getty Images 40 months ago

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 06: Huston Street #20 of the Oakland Athletics pumps his fist after making the final out to beat the Minnesota Twins during game three of the American League Division Series at McAfee Coliseum on October 6, 2006 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Twins 8-3 to win the ALDS.

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