Athletics top Rangers to tie for first in AL West Posted on October 3, 2012 by FanSaloon ESPN.com Athletics top Rangers to tie for first in AL West Travis Blackley allowed one run over six innings, helping the Oakland Athletics move into a first-place tie in the AL West with Texas and set up a one-game showdown for the division title with a 3-1 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night. more info… Share this: