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@mattschmidt rated the Royals vs Athletics game 9.0 out of 10 in MLB on September 5, 2002. Final score: Royals 11 – Athletics 12. Reg. Season. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

“moneyball is my favorite movie of ALL TIME. not just favorite sports movie, favorite movie. with that said there is no way i can give a non biased review of this game because of how many times i've watched it on screen. there is no question though, this game rocks. oakland a's win 20 in a row, royals score 5 in the 8th and one in the 9th and scott hatteburg hits a walk off in the 9th. how can you not be romantic about baseball? ”

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MLB • Reg. Season09/05/2002

moneyball is my favorite movie of ALL TIME. not just favorite sports movie, favorite movie. with that said there is no way i can give a non biased review of this game because of how many times i've watched it on screen. there is no question though, this game rocks. oakland a's win 20 in a row, royals score 5 in the 8th and one in the 9th and scott hatteburg hits a walk off in the 9th. how can you not be romantic about baseball?

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