The Oakland Athletics have soundly beaten the New York Yankees to advance to the Division Series.
Oakland won the final game by a 2-0 score, completing the 2-0 sweep.
Oakland right-hander Brian Howard was given series MVP honors for his strong efforts on the mound. For the series, Howard had a 0.00 ERA over 9 innings pitched, with a 1-0 record.
The Oakland Athletics will play against the Boston Red Sox in the next round. Boston had a bye in the Wild Card Game. The Division Series is scheduled to begin on October 8th, 2023.