⚾️On October 12, 1972 in Game 5 of the ALCS, the A's clinch their first American League pennant since 1931 by beating Detroit at Tiger Stadium, 2-1. Oakland's Blue Moon Odom goes the first 5 innings, giving up a run on just two hits, and Vida Blue, who shuts down the opponents for a 4-inning save. Oakland’s Reggie Jackson tore his hamstring stealing home in the second inning and the injury would keep him out of the World Series. The A's won despite a team batting average of .224, superb pitching