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As the Athletics made their surprising run winning the American League West title in, Appier provided a solid veteran arm in support of Oakland's developing young starters, making his 8th Opening Day start and winning 15 games for the fifth time in his career.

Despite a good showing, he lost his only start in that year's ALDS when the Athletics were shut out.

In Game 5, after the Yankees scored 6 runs in the first inning, Appier ( for the first time in 10 years ) came in to relieve in the 2nd inning, pitching four innings and allowing one run.

For the series, Appier posted a 3. 48 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 10. 1 innings pitched.