GOG #26: Battle of the Alphabets

by AsGirl on Aug 30, 2006 4:50 PM PDT Comment 34 comments

GOG #26: A's vs. Orioles

Series outcome:
HR hit by the A's:
Best outing by an A's starter:
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI:
Best pitching match up:
Run differential in the most lopsided game:
Athletic with the most hits:
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series:
A's bullpen's IP/ER:
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings:
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay?
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series?
Does a starter pitch into the 8th?
Miggy hits a HR?

Please note: If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player. Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder: Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-8). Up to 4 points for question #9 (2 points for each part). In questions 10-14, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Friday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #25 Results: A's vs. Red Sox (Link)

Series Outcome: A's sweep!
Red Sox OF to have the best series: Hinske
Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB: Ortiz DNP. No points.
1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim? Swisher
Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND? W
A's reliever to pitch the most innings: Kennedy
Athletic to score the most runs: Ellis and Scutaro
Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp: 0/0
Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game? Yes
Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game? No
Bullpen to have the better series: A's
Any walk off wins? No
Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

Scores:
baseballnut020 15 (Winner!)
Jjjsixsix -3
AsGirl 3
kinselofant 10
WhiteElephantGuy 1
mkt 0
WaddellCanseco -3
athleticsINky 10
HollywoodOz 9
dmcewan 3
Philip Christy -1
JLaff 2
TurnTwo 2
bzn5150 9
Poppy 7
Kelly 5
oaklandbbfan 4
Flyin As 5
gigglingone 3
oaklandpete 2
Rickeyfan 0
peanut gallery 5
greekpride08 11
eamb -1
I miss Jason Giambi 4
PDXAthleticsfan 7
Carlos1118 10
franks a lot 13
SD Erik 9
FormerHuntsvilleStar -1
littleA 6
teenster 13
Noodler29 8
lerei 11
rungood 4
F171615 11
KrautBall 5
Kimberly 5

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First September Series

1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
2. HR hit by the A's: 4
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/1/1
5. Best pitching match up: Blanton/Bedard
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
7. Athletic with the most hits: Thomas
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 7/2
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? No

by kinselofant on Aug 30, 2006 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

-3 sounds good. -4 would be better.

1. Series outcome: orioles 3, athletics 0
2. HR hit by the A's: 0
3. Best outing by an A's starter: haren
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 0/1/1
5. Best pitching match up: sunday
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: -9
7. Athletic with the most hits: chavez
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 1
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 12.1/6
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: orioles
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? orioles
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? yes

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 30, 2006 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

How bout an August Redux?

Series outcome: A's 2-1
HR hit by the A's: 2
Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/1/2
Best pitching match up: Loaiza's game
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 4
Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 6/2
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? No
Miggy hits a HR? No

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Aug 30, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm Winning this one...

Series outcome: A's take 2 of 3

HR hit by the A's: 4

Best outing by an A's starter: Haren

Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/3/5

Best pitching match up: Blanton/Bedard

Run differential in the most lopsided game: 6

Athletic with the most hits: Kendall

Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 4

A's bullpen's IP/ER: 9/2

Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's

More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall

Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's

Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes

Miggy hits a HR? Yes

by SD Erik on Aug 30, 2006 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Keep it goin, now

1. Series outcome: A's Sweep again
2. HR hit by the A's: Five
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Loaiza
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/3/3
5. Best pitching match up: Bedard / Blanton
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 7
7. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 4
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 6 / 2
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: Orioles
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes (haren)
14. Miggy hits a HR? Yeah

Doesn't Magic Johnson sound like a porno name?

by SLOtown on Aug 30, 2006 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Orioles taste like chicken.

GOG #26: A's vs. Orioles

Series outcome: OAK 3-0
HR hit by the A's: 5
Best outing by an A's starter: Blanton
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/1/2
Best pitching match up: Loewen / Haren
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 6
Athletic with the most hits: Thomas
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 8/1
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: OAK
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? OAK
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
Miggy hits a HR? No

by Flyin As on Aug 30, 2006 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A's > O's

Series outcome: A's win 2/3
HR hit by the A's: 3
Best outing by an A's starter: Danny
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/3
Best pitching match up: The game Haren starts
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 4
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 7.2/2
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
Miggy hits a HR? No

"I think every memeber of AN should send every memeber of LL 20 bucks." ~ Goose on LL

by AsGirl on Aug 30, 2006 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's Go A's!

1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
2. HR hit by the A's: 5
3. Best outing by an A's starter: haren
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/4/4
5. Best pitching match up: bedard/blanton
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 6
7. Athletic with the most hits: kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 6/4
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? no

by dbeach13 on Aug 30, 2006 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oriole: The other red meat

Series outcome: A's win 3-0
HR hit by the A's: 5
Best outing by an A's starter: Loaiza 9 IP 0 R
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/2/3
Best pitching match up: Haren's game
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 9
Athletic with the most hits: Bradley
Total games won by LAA and Texas: 3
A's bullpen IP/ER: 4.1/0
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
Miggy hits a HR? No

"It ain't easy chasing a dang Hall of Famer!" -Nick Swisher, reffering to his older brother, Frank Thomas

by The Lonesome Undertaker on Aug 30, 2006 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I should have a positive avg. now, streak is on!

Series outcome: A's SWEEP!
HR hit by the A's: 3
Best outing by an A's starter: Cupcakes
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/3/2
Best pitching match up: Erik Bedard/Cupcakes
Run differential in the most lopsided game: +5
Athletic with the most hits: Milton Bradley
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 5.2/1
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendoll
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? yes
Miggy hits a HR? no

"Guys like Street just don't grow on trees" ~ Ken Macha

by athleticsINky on Aug 30, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A's amd Orange Things

Series outcome:A's Sweep

HR hit by the A's:4

Best outing by an A's starter:Blanton

Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI:3/4/3

Best pitching match up:Bedard/Blanton

Run differential in the most lopsided game:6

Athletic with the most hits:Payton

Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series:3

A's bullpen's IP/ER:7/3

Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings:A's

More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall

Which team's #9 hitter has the better series?Orioles

Does a starter pitch into the 8th?yes

Miggy hits a HR?yes

by flipper33 on Aug 30, 2006 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Series outcome: A's sweep
2. HR hit by the A's: 5
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Blanton
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/1/2
5. Best pitching match up: Bedard/Blanton
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 4
7. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: LAAAAA: 2; Texas: 1
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 5/0
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kotsay
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? Nope

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 30, 2006 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Last place! And negative too!

1. Series outcome: Orioles 3, Athletics 0
2. HR hit by the A's: 2
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/2/2
5. Best pitching match up: Blanton vs Bedard
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
7. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 6
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 12/5
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: Orioles
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? Athletics
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes, Bedard
14. Miggy hits a HR? Yes and gets a nice ovation. Only 1 HR though.

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 30, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Lets go Oakland!!!!!! Woo!!

Series outcome:2-1 A's

HR hit by the A's:6

Best outing by an A's starter:Loaiza

Swisher's series -- 4H/3R/3RBI

Best pitching match up:Bedard/Blanton

Run differential in the most lopsided game:6

Athletic with the most hits:Kendall

Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series:3

A's bullpen's 6IP/2ER

Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings:A's

More runs scored - Kendall

Which team's #9 hitter has the better series?Scutaro

Does a starter pitch into the 8th?yes

Miggy hits a HR?no

by lerei on Aug 30, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let me try again

Series outcome: A's win 2/3
HR hit by the A's: 3
Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/2
Best pitching match up: Bedard / Blanton
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 4
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 7.0/2
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
Miggy hits a HR? Yes

by oaklandbbfan on Aug 30, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Negative 1! That's it, I'm going all out

1. Series outcome: A's sweep
2. HR hit by the A's: 8
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Blanton
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/6/5
5. Best pitching match up: Haren/Loewen
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 12
7. Athletic with the most hits: Marco
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 2
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 5/4
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kotsay
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? Ours
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? Yes

"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 30, 2006 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Takin' it to the hoop.

# Series outcome: A's 2-1
# HR hit by the A's: 6
# Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
# Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/2/4
# Best pitching match up: Bedard/Blanton
# Run differential in the most lopsided game: 8
# Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
# Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: LAAAAAA 2 / TEXAAAAAS 3
# A's bullpen's IP/ER: 8/3
# Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: Baltimore
# More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kotsay
# Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? Baltimore
# Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
# Miggy hits a HR? No

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on Aug 30, 2006 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

brooms

1. Series outcome: A's sweep
2. HR hit by the A's: 4
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Danny Haren
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/3
5. Best pitching match up: Haren/Loewen
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: +6
7. Athletic with the most hits: Kotsay
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 6/1
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kotsay
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? no

by harenshair on Aug 30, 2006 11:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GoGGeD

1. Series outcome: 2-1 A's
2. HR hit by the A's: 5
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Blanton
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/3/2
5. Best pitching match up: Blanton/Bedard
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 6
7. Athletic with the most hits: Bradley
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: LAA: 1, TEX: 2
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 5/2
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kotsay
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? Oakland (Ellis)
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? Nope

Me and your kid probably have the same IQ!! -Swisher to Chavvy

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by rungood on Aug 31, 2006 12:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

O's stink!

Series outcome: A's sweep!

HR hit by the A's: 5

Best outing by an A's starter: Haren

Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/2

Best pitching match up: Haren/Loewen

Run differential in the most lopsided game: 6

Athletic with the most hits: Kendall

Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 2 (one each)

A's bullpen's IP/ER: 8/1

Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's

More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall

Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? Orioles

Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes - Loaiza

Miggy hits a HR? No

Proudly celebrating my 20th year as an A's fan.

by bzn5150 on Aug 31, 2006 7:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

here we go

1. Series outcome: A's 3/3
2. HR hit by the A's: 6
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 6/2/4
5. Best pitching match up: Blanton/Bedard
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 7
7. Athletic with the most hits: kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 6/2
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? Yes

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 31, 2006 8:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

O's...

Series outcome: A's 2/3
HR hit by the A's: 3
Best outing by an A's starter: Loaiza
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/2/1
Best pitching match up: Blanton/Bedard
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 6
Athletic with the most hits: Chavy
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: LAA 1/TEX 2
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 7/3
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kotsay
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
Miggy hits a HR? no

by high street on Aug 31, 2006 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry Miggy...

1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
2. HR hit by the A's: 4
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/1/1
5. Best pitching match up: Bedard/Blanton
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
7. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: LAA: 1 TX: 2
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 6/1
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay?: Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series?: A's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th?: yes
14. Miggy hits a HR?: no

A's 2006 record when I attend: 10-7

by peanut gallery on Aug 31, 2006 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They traded Conine to the Phils?

1. Series outcome: O's 2 - A's 1
2. HR hit by the A's: 2
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Loiaza
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/1/0
5. Best pitching match up: Canada Vs. Kentucky
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 4
7. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: LAA 2, TEX 2
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 8 1/3, 3
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: O's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? O's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? No

"You may have chopped off their legs or drowned them in a bathtub... " ~ Blez

by eamb on Aug 31, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oy!

Series outcome: A's 2/3
HR hit by the A's: 2
Best outing by an A's starter: Call me crazy... but E-Lo.
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/2/2
Best pitching match up: Bedard v. Blanton
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 6
Athletic with the most hits: Ellis
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 8.2/3
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: OAK
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kots
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? OAK
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yup

Miggy hits a HR?

by anomaly_kat on Aug 31, 2006 10:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My picks...

Series outcome: A's Sweep!
HR hit by the A's: 6
Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/4/4
Best pitching match up: Bedard/Blanton
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 7
Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: Angels 1, Rangers 1
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 5.1/1
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
Miggy hits a HR? Yes

A's Magic Number: 22

by baseballnut020 on Sep 1, 2006 1:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We swept, but I got 0.

You're welcome :-)

1. Series outcome: A's 2-1
2. HR hit by the A's: 4
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Loaiza
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/3/3
5. Best pitching match up: Loaiza/Penn
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
7. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 7.1/2
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? Nope.

Day to day

by oblique on Sep 1, 2006 9:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bye, bye Angels!

1. Series outcome: A's sweep
2. HR hit by the A's: 3
3. Best outing by an A's starter: Loaiza, so hot right now
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/2
5. Best pitching match up: Bedard/Blanton
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
7. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 8/2
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: Oakland
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? O's
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? Yes

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The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Sep 1, 2006 9:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Eureka!

(GOG fell so far down the diary list, I almost forgot to look for it...)

Series outcome: A's sweep
HR hit by the A's: 6
Best outing by an A's starter: HAREN
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/3/6
Best pitching match up: Bedard v. Blanton
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 7
Athletic with the most hits: Ellis
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 7/2
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? no
Miggy hits a HR? no

They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid.

by Poppy on Sep 1, 2006 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, 0 pts, I suxors

Series outcome: A's 2-1
HR hit by the A's: 5
Best outing by an A's starter: Eenie, meanie, miney, Esteban
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 1/3/3
Best pitching match up: Blanton v. Bedard
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 6
Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 6.2 / 3
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
Miggy hits a HR? Yes, for old time's sake.

by Rickeyfan on Sep 1, 2006 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Go A's

Series outcome: A's 2/3
HR hit by the A's: 5
Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/2/2
Best pitching match up: Haren/Loewen
Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
Athletic with the most hits: Ellis
Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 4
A's bullpen's IP/ER: 7/2
Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: Baltimore
More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kots
Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? Baltimore
Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
Miggy hits a HR? Yes

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 1, 2006 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

another sweep on the way....go A's......

1.    Series outcome: Sweep again!
2.    HR hit by the A's: 5
3.    Best outing by an A's starter: Haren
4.    Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/2
5.    Best pitching match up: Bedard/Blanton
6.    Run differential in the most lopsided game: 5
7.    Athletic with the most hits: Payton
8.    Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
9.    A's bullpen's IP/ER: 5/1
10.    Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A's
11.    More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12.    Which team's #9 hitter has the better series? A's
13.    Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Loaiza, yeah he can do it again.
14.    Miggy hits a HR? yippers!

Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too

by littleA on Sep 1, 2006 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs