The Athletics opened a 2-0 lead thanks to RBI singles by Ben Paniccia and Justin Harris in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Clinging to a 2-1 lead, Mark Teson singled in a run and Justin Meagher walked with the bases loaded to extend the league to 4-1 in the 4th.

Lefthander JJ Pearsall came on in relief in the 5th inning with two runners on and one out. He proceeded to fan the final 2 hitters and went 2.1 innings striking out 5 and not allowing one hit to earn the win. Starter Jim Shook only allowed three hits and one run in 4.1 innings.

Including the 2010 and 2011 regular and post season, the A's are now 10-5 against Blue Slate.