Article Photos: Athletics sweep Rangers to win AL West on last day

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin celebrates after the A's clinched the AL West title after defeating the Texas Rangers 12-5 in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin celebrates after the A's clinched the AL West title after defeating the Texas Rangers 12-5 in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)