A's Rally Falls Short; Cleveland tops Eveland, 4-3
I am wondering if I jinxed Dana Eveland with yesteray's headline.
The Cleveland Indians scored a pair of runs off the 25-year old southpaw in the first inning and held on for a 4-3 victory. Eveland hurt his own cause with an error trying to pick off Grady Sizemore, who led off the frame with a single. Sizemore went to the third base on the miscue, and scored on a base hit by Jamey Carroll. One out later, Victor Martinez doubled home Carroll to make it 2-love.
Eveland allowed four hits in his 3.1 innings of work, walking one and striking out four.
The A’s were retired in order in innings one-through-four by Cleveland starter Aaron Laffey, before Jack Cust broke up the no-hit bid with a single leading off the fifth.
The Tribe tacked on two two-out runs in the sixth inning against Edgar Gonzalez, courtesy of a triple by Ryan Garko and a single off the bat of Kelly Shoppach (which plated pinch-runner Tony Graffanino).
Offensively, the A’s were unable to get anything going until the eighth, when Jack Hannahan took one for the team by taking one on the helmet, and advanced to third on a two-base error that left Gregorio Petit at second base. Landon Powell followed with a ringing double to score pinch-runner Corey Wimberly and Petit, cutting the lead in half. Aaron Cunningham duplicated Powell’s two-bagger with one of his own to make it 4-3.
And that’s how it stayed.
Henry Rodriguez saw his first action of the spring. He walked two batters, but used a double-play to avoid giving up any runs.
The A’s lost a chance to tie the game in the ninth. Cliff Pennington tripled with one out but was gunned down on a ground ball to shortstop.
Plane leaves at 9:05 tomorrow – Arizona here I come!
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Have fun in AZ!
To be hit by Moriyama's fastball is an honor exceeded only by being crushed under the wheels of the imperial carriage
by elcroata on Mar 13, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Greetings from the Oakland Airport,
where my plane leaves for Phoenix at 6:10pm 6:30pm. Grrr…Delays…Yay, spring training here i come! Just FYI to folks, I have an interview scheduled with Dallas Braden tomorrow after he pitches, that I hope to post within a week. Lots of good stuff coming up…
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Mar 13, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
excellent -- I really enjoy Braden interviews
he seem like a bright and engaging person, at least from what I’ve heard.
by OaklandSi on Mar 13, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pls Get a pic of the 'Stache'!
sanity is insanities underpants...
by brian.only on Mar 13, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, I'll try.
If anyone has suggested questions they think I might overlook, feel free to suggest.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Mar 13, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're in 226 --
Going hiking now, then tromping around Scottsdale. Shall we try to get a bunch of folks together for dinner in the Mill Ave area tomorrow evening at an appointed hour? If so, which hour?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 13, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hook up during the game tomorrow.
I don’t know where we are (but I know where my A’s are). We’ll find you. Email me your cell if you want.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Mar 13, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously, the screwball issue
but I’d be interested to read Braden’s thinking on his whole pitching approach, and how he is learning to be more effective.
by OaklandSi on Mar 13, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand he had a pretty rough start --
what/who/how happened that helped him turn it around?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 13, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, OaklandSi and Dogfather - I'll try to get it posted next weekend
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Mar 14, 2009 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our Man in Havana....rather Phoenix!
alaska A residing in colorado.
by ak_A on Mar 13, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
im leaving to Zona on Monday
Im ready for the nice weather and baseball
by buckfan6 on Mar 13, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just got back last Sunday...
It was so much fun and the weather was amazing! Very small crouds everywhere we went though.
Go A’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by jakebmill on Mar 13, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
67M and I are on the same flight out tomorrow.
As is Pam5981, and LongTimeFan. We’re so excited!
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Mar 13, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have fun!
How long are you staying out there?
by jakebmill on Mar 13, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
Through Monday. I wish it could be longer.
"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson
by lynnzgal on Mar 13, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know what you mean.
We were there for 4 nights (3 games) and it wasn’t long enough. I think we’ll try for 2 weeks next year.
by jakebmill on Mar 13, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spring Training
My wife & I will be heading over to Scottsdale for the weekend of March 21st to see a couple of games. We have not yet made any lodging reservations & are wondering if anyone has any suggestions of reasonably priced well located motels to stay in the Scottsdale or Phoenix area.
by Vegas Ace on Mar 13, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I do...
When we were there the week of 03/02 we stayed in Scottsdale at a place called Homestead Studio Suites (3560 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-994-0297). It was pretty nice, reasonably priced and in a great location. It is within walking distance of old town Scottsdale and only a few miles from Phoenix Muni and Papago Park.
I expected there to be way more SF fans at this hotel since it is close to their stadium, but I actually did not run into any. I did meet several Dodger fans here.
Have fun! I wish I was still there!
by jakebmill on Mar 13, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going March 26th
and booked in Quality Suites near Old Town Scottsdalee
To be hit by Moriyama's fastball is an honor exceeded only by being crushed under the wheels of the imperial carriage
by elcroata on Mar 14, 2009 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a similar note
My friends and I will make a two day trip to Vegas between last ST game and the Opening day. Any tips on lodging there?
To be hit by Moriyama's fastball is an honor exceeded only by being crushed under the wheels of the imperial carriage
by elcroata on Mar 14, 2009 2:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Motel 6 at 5315 E. Van Buren is 6 blocks from the ballpark
and $50/60 night depending on day of the week.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Mar 14, 2009 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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