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Jeff Samardzija pitches A’s past Angels 8-4

Oakland Athletics' Jeff Samardzija works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Oakland Athletics' Jeff Samardzija works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Oakland Athletics' Jeff Samardzija works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

By Associated Press 5 min read

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Jeff Samardzija has waited for another chance to pitch in the playoffs, and he is enjoying every part of being in a pennant race again.

He’s doing his part to extend Oakland’s season into October, too.

Samardzija tossed seven strong innings and received some rare run support, and the Athletics kept hold of the top AL wild-card spot by beating the AL West champion Los Angeles Angels 8-4 Monday night.

The A’s moved one game ahead of Kansas City for the first wild card.

“This last month’s been fun for me. It’s a new situation for me, and something I’ve been asking for for a long time,” Samardzija said. “I got in this situation and I want to take advantage of it. Opportunities aren’t guaranteed and they don’t come around too often, so you don’t want to waste them.”