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Moneyball Magic: How the Oakland A's Defied the Odds and Changed the Game

The Oakland A's may have been the underdogs, but they certainly weren't dogging it on the field. In fact, they were breaking records left and right with their 20-game winning streak. Fans and media alike were scratching their heads, wondering how a team with a small payroll could be so successful. But little did they know, Billy Beane was working his statistical magic behind the scenes.