Jul 08, 2008 - Bankston hit his first career home run, a two-run shot off Seattle starter Jarrod Washburn in the fifth inning, as the Athletics snapped an eight-game home losing skid to the Mariners with a 4-3 win on Monday.
Jul 05, 2008 - Bankston was 3-for-5 on Friday with two doubles.
Jul 02, 2008 - The Oakland Athletics promoted Bankston from Triple-A Sacramento Wednesday.
