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There are two main reasons for optimism with Kyle Seager down the stretch. First, he's regained his power stroke in September, with nine extra base hits (three homers) resulting in a .305/.345/.488 line.
The Raiders played a complete game against the high-profile Pittsburgh Steelers to come back from a 10-point deficit in the third quarter to win 34-31.
The 49ers played the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday and never looked like themselves. After allowing their opposition to score a touchdown on their opening drive, helped by a personal foul penalty and a great play by Minnesota quarterback Christian Ponder, San Francisco was never in the game. It was the home team that showed heart and fight and handed San Francisco its first loss of the year.
Francisco Peguero celebrated his first major league hit, Yusmeiro Petit celebrated his first start in three years and the San Francisco regulars were able to relax a day after their own celebration.
Derek Jeter says he's not injured. Still, manager Joe Giardi is being cautious with one of his most consistent stars.
With an efficient offense led by Carson Palmer, an opportunistic defense that stepped up in the final minutes and a clutch kick by Sebastian Janikowski, the Oakland Raiders turned a somber mood into a celebratory one.
The San Francisco 49ers have become one of the NFL's most feared and revered teams under coach Jim Harbaugh, using a punishing, disciplined defense and a mistake-free, balanced offense to brand themselves as arguably this season's Super Bowl favorite.
Forget tackles and touchdowns—finding parking at O.co Coliseum can make what the Raiders do on the field look easy. Take your mind off of the steering wheel with these game-day parking tips.
Whether the 49ers are away or you couldn't snatch up a ticket, watching the game at a great San Francisco sports bar will be the next best thing.
Madison Bumgarner pitched San Francisco to its second NL West title in three years and newcomer Marco Scutaro had three hits and three RBIs in the Giants' 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Raul Ibanez hit his second home run of the game during a dramatic rally in the 13th inning, then the New York Yankees won a thriller when first baseman Brandon Moss' two-out error in the 14th lifted them over the Oakland Athletics 10-9 Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hobbling to Oakland with injuries on both sides of the ball. The Raiders are hoping to take advantage of that situation, but they're going to have to do all they can to get ahead early and stay there.
The 49ers are been lucky enough to stay healthy so far this year and may have Ted Ginn Jr. back as early as Sunday. The Vikings on the other hands have players missing on both sides of the ball and will have to upset the 49ers and do it short handed.
The Steelers have more depth and despite missing some big names like key defenders James Harrison and Troy Polamalu, but they'll still be a tough challenge for an Oakland team which ranks near the bottom on both offense and defense.
Buster Posey hit a tiebreaking RBI single on the night he received a prestigious award and the San Francisco Giants reduced their magic number for clinching the NL West to two with a 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday.
