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GOG 2009 #15

Ok, I'm pretty late posting this one, so we'll cut the chit-chat. A's won a couple, lost a couple, didn't look totally hopeless. Interleague play starts up, it's pretty dumb, get to see Danny Haren pitch again, etc.

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GOG #15 :: Snakebitten! (28 points possible)

  1. Series outcome [3 points] 2-1 Arizona
  2. Predict Haren's IP/ER/K [2 points each] 7 IP, 5 ER, 7 K
  3. The Diamondbacks offense is averaging only 4.15 runs per game this year, which is even worse than our lovable muppets. How many total runs are scored (by both teams put together) in this clash of formidable offensive titans? [3 points] 26 runs total
  4. I don't have a good stat to use to measure the number of bone-headed plays that Byrnsie makes in left fields, so we're just going to guess his AB/H/RBI instead [2 points each] 8 AB, 2 H, 2 RBI
  5. Edgar Gonzalez, the latest member of the Oakland-Sacramento frequent flyers (drivers?) club. How many innings does he last in his start? [3 points] 5 innings
  6. Orlando Cabrera has a 5 game hitting streak and has been batting .363 with 2 HR over that span. Does he keep the hitting streak going through this series? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] no, he went 0-5 in game 2
  7. So far this season, Russ Springer is giving up a somewhat ridiculous 2.08 HR/9IP (his home run per fly ball rate is high at 12.5%, but that's actually pretty close to his percentage from 59 IP with the Astros in 2005; it seems like a big part of the problem is his fly ball percentage of 60.4%, which is 9 points higher than his career average). Does Springer give up a home run against the Dbacks? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] no
  8. The Diamondbacks are one of the most infield-pop-up-hittingest teams in baseball, with an infield fly ball percentage of 21.3%, putting them behind only the Mariners and Tigers. How many pop-ups do A's pitchers induce in the series? [3 points] Diamondbacks hit 6 infield flies (includes foul pop-ups)
  9. Which team gives away the most bases through the combination of errors, wild pitches, balks, and passed balls? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Arizona
  10. Geren's quick hook :: Does any Oakland starter exceed 100 pitches? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] yes, Outman throws 106

First pitch is schedule for 7:05, which is just over 7 hours from now. Post your guesses!

Results

Scores were pretty low on this GOG, but maybe that's because you all aren't used to these National League teams. Or maybe it's because there were only 28 possible points this time.

Overall scoring statistics

  • mean = 5.52174 points
  • standard deviation = 3.48855 points
  • mode = 4, 5, 7, 8, or 9 points
Gog2009_15_medium

via cfcp.uchicago.edu

Your Scores

Nice win by gigglingone, who finished 4 points up on all the usual suspects (zaniac75, nevermoor, mikeA). I upped the cutoff for the AVG category to 5 games, but I'll probably keep it there for a while.

nameplace (this GOG)score (this GOG)# of GOGsplace (all GOG)score (all GOG)place (by AVG)score by AVG
gigglingone1139256512 0.232
zaniac75291511381 0.280
mikeA91531198 0.242
nevermoor91521245 0.252
swatnick581281014 0.255
elephantbaseball812129110 0.234
tosk844825N/E 0.195
Kimberly8710276426 0.198
JLeverenz715610219 0.207
muffinpryde711207521 0.206
diehardoaklandfan2211615610219 0.207
train80614119518 0.207
roscoe13515129131 0.185
MaineAthletic512227330 0.187
OptimistPrime51825N/E 0.179
GoAs16414109917 0.208
doctorK415197639 0.154
Rated-R Superstar49335132 0.185
RayJEdd193918793 0.256
ElQuesoCapitan20226510N/E 0.164
streetfan21115148934 0.181
colin22015910024 0.203
Trainman23-32853N/E 0.049
Mantecan As FanDNP--1881N/E 0.024
SoCal As FanDNP--9295828 0.197
NateHSTDNP--14510314 0.222
DCinWCDNP--13246640 0.154
ZeroIndulgenceDNP--10256525 0.199
obliqueDNP--12158516 0.214
vegAN ryANDNP--44627N/E 0.185
micdog2001DNP--11158511 0.234
Walton711DNP--1719N/E 0.214
travdog6DNP--2881N/E 0.013
BooneeDNP--35319N/E 0.174
A'sBowlingLeagueDNP--25319N/E 0.244
brian.onlyDNP--46214N/E 0.096
robertmelvinDNP--44924N/E 0.160
OaktownPowerDNP--920759 0.240
FlashfireDNP--1806N/E 0.143
designatedforassignmentDNP--36016N/E 0.145
tresselfanDNP--4777N/E 0.046
KMoAsFanDNP--45220N/E 0.137
Gallagher's WatermelonsDNP--16510N/E 0.238
GreenOctober69DNP--1748N/E 0.190
SLOtownDNP--7413341 0.137
Angry SeanDNP--14158533 0.183
baseballnut020DNP--9335136 0.173
j_rich36DNP--1777N/E 0.167
scutaroknowsthewayDNP--1853N/E 0.071
FormerHuntsvilleStarDNP--828627 0.244
jay_senseiDNP--6354413 0.227
easyraiderDNP--8295823 0.204
Athletix ManDNP--8325422 0.205
A'sfaninNCDNP--1341066 0.251
Athletics fan and runnerDNP--6462742 0.133
Holy Toledo!DNP--1853N/E 0.083
NicoDNP--16510N/E 0.278
EddieVegas_NRAFDNP--191-1N/E-0.028
JLaffDNP--1834N/E 0.111
WaddellCansecoDNP--5442837 0.164
crb29DNP--11237029 0.196
eastcoasta'sfanDNP--36016N/E 0.147
OaktownflavDNP--35717N/E 0.156
Future EdDNP--6364127 0.197
JediLeroyDNP--1748N/E 0.222
DalesmanDNP--2806N/E 0.083
nateh37DNP--7383935 0.174
anomaly_katDNP--35518N/E 0.173
sprtsnwynDNP--25717N/E 0.250
VORP is too nerdyDNP--44232N/E 0.234
asyouwish33DNP--1748N/E 0.250
jeffroDNP--45518N/E 0.150
CutthemulletDNP--34924N/E 0.238
stabbin_mcadamsDNP--16510N/E 0.312
jasontheaDNP--26412N/E 0.174
fruitattackDNP--8442845 0.110
adragonDNP--8374038 0.159
Helloooo 1stDNP--5512244 0.128
King RichardDNP--16510N/E 0.312
jplDNP--8315515 0.222
baseballgirlDNP--16510N/E 0.286
whiteshoes40DNP--8423243 0.129
walkoff baltimore chopDNP--1777N/E 0.200
spiffyjwcDNP--1719N/E 0.257
samljmDNP--1719N/E 0.265
pam5981DNP--538392 0.267
Gaijin_SukettoDNP--16214N/E 0.424
harenshairDNP--24037N/E 0.561
mikevDNP--15717N/E 0.515
stranahanahanDNP--1834N/E 0.118
Leopold BloomDNP--1881N/E 0.029

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I think you should have asked whether the A's will hit the ball back through Billy Buckner's legs

Because I’m sure he’s never heard that joke before.

 1. Series outcome 2-1 Dbacks
   2. Predict Haren’s IP/ER/K 6/2/8
   3. The Diamondbacks offense is averaging only 4.15 runs per game this year, which is even worse than our lovable muppets. How many total runs are scored (by both teams put together) in this clash of formidable offensive titans? 23 total runs
   4. I don’t have a good stat to use to measure the number of bone-headed plays that Byrnsie makes in left fields, so we’re just going to guess his AB/H/RBI instead 6/1/0
   5. Edgar Gonzalez, the latest member of the Oakland-Sacramento frequent flyers (drivers?) club. How many innings does he last in his start?
 4 1/3 innings
   6. Orlando Cabrera has a 5 game hitting streak and has been batting .363 with 2 HR over that span. Does he keep the hitting streak going through this series? No
   7. So far this season, Russ Springer is giving up a somewhat ridiculous 2.08 HR/9IP (his home run per fly ball rate is high at 12.5%, but that’s actually pretty close to his percentage from 59 IP with the Astros in 2005; it seems like a big part of the problem is his fly ball percentage of 60.4%, which is 9 points higher than his career average). Does Springer give up a home run against the Dbacks? No
   8. The Diamondbacks are one of the most infield-pop-up-hittingest teams in baseball, with an infield fly ball percentage of 21.3%, putting them behind only the Mariners and Tigers. How many pop-ups do A’s pitchers induce in the series? 16 infield popups
   9. Which team gives away the most bases through the combination of errors, wild pitches, balks, and passed balls? Dbacks
  10. Geren’s quick hook :: Does any Oakland starter exceed 100 pitches? Yes

I like important stuff just as much as the next guy, but please, for a little while, deliver us from meaning, baseball. That's your greatest glory, and we thank you for it very, very much. -- Craig Calcaterra

by JLeverenz on May 22, 2009 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay for long weekends!!

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. 7/1/7
   3. 27
   4. 7/2/0
   5. 5.1
   6. No
   7. Yes
   8. 11
   9. A’s
  10. Yes

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on May 22, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1. 2-1 A’s
2. 7/2/7
3. 25
4. 10/2/1
5. 4 2/3
6. Yes
7. No
8. 17
9. A’s
10. Yes

You know things are bad when Bobby Crosby doesn't have the lowest batting average of any starter, yet he's hitting .138. Yes, you're 2009 Oakland Athletics.

by diehardoaklandfan22 on May 22, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1.2-1 A’s
2.8/2/7
3.26
4.8/2/0
5.5 2/3
6.no
7.no
8.10
9. A’s
10.no

"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on May 22, 2009 12:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dirty guesses guessed dirt cheap

1. 2-1 A’s
2. 8 IP/1 ER/ 8K
3. 22
4. 13 AB/2 H/0 RBI
5. 3 2/3
6. No
7. No
8. 13
9. A’s
10. Yes

"Until Holiday comes around, I will refer to him as Coors Light." Ak_A

by doctorK on May 22, 2009 12:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1. 2-1 A’s
2. 6/3/7
3. 30
4. 9/1/0
5. 6 1/3
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. 9
9. DBacks
10. Yes

by ElQuesoCapitan on May 22, 2009 12:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go A's

   1. Series outcome 2-1 A’s
   2. Predict Haren’s IP/ER/K: 7/1/6
   3. 30 runs scored
   4. 12/3/2
   5. 4
   6. No
   7. No
   8. 8
   9. Diamondbacks
  10. Yes

by swatnick on May 22, 2009 1:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

[shakes fist]

   1. 2-1 A’s
   2. 7/2/9
   3. 20
   4. 11/2/1
   5. 5
   6. No
   7. No
   8. 9
   9. D’Backs
  10. No

"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want" -Bill Watterson

by nevermoor on May 22, 2009 1:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

  1. 2-1 A’s
  2. 6.1 / 4 / 4
  3. 24 runs
  4. 11 / 2 / 2
  5. 5 innings
  6. no
  7. no
  8. 4
  9. A’s
  10. No

by Kimberly on May 22, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1.Series outcome [3 points] A’s 2-1
2.Predict Haren’s IP/ER/K [2 points each] 7 2/3/2/9
3.The Diamondbacks offense is averaging only 4.15 runs per game this year, which is even worse than our lovable muppets. How many total runs are scored (by both teams put together) in this clash of formidable offensive titans? [3 points] 31
4.I don’t have a good stat to use to measure the number of bone-headed plays that Byrnsie makes in left fields, so we’re just going to guess his AB/H/RBI instead [2 points each] 1
5.Edgar Gonzalez, the latest member of the Oakland-Sacramento frequent flyers (drivers?) club. How many innings does he last in his start? [3 points] 4.0
6.Orlando Cabrera has a 5 game hitting streak and has been batting .363 with 2 HR over that span. Does he keep the hitting streak going through this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] 1
7.So far this season, Russ Springer is giving up a somewhat ridiculous 2.08 HR/9IP (his home run per fly ball rate is high at 12.5%, but that’s actually pretty close to his percentage from 59 IP with the Astros in 2005; it seems like a big part of the problem is his fly ball percentage of 60.4%, which is 9 points higher than his career average). Does Springer give up a home run against the Dbacks? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] YES
8.The Diamondbacks are one of the most infield-pop-up-hittingest teams in baseball, with an infield fly ball percentage of 21.3%, putting them behind only the Mariners and Tigers. How many pop-ups do A’s pitchers induce in the series? [3 points] 14
9.Which team gives away the most bases through the combination of errors, wild pitches, balks, and passed balls? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] OAK
10.Geren’s quick hook :: Does any Oakland starter exceed 100 pitches? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] NO

by Trainman on May 22, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

   1. Series outcome [3 points] A’s 2-1
   2. Predict Haren’s IP/ER/K [2 points each] 7/2/6
   3. The Diamondbacks offense is averaging only 4.15 runs per game this year, which is even worse than our lovable muppets. How many total runs are scored (by both teams put together) in this clash of formidable offensive titans? [3 points] 28
   4. I don’t have a good stat to use to measure the number of bone-headed plays that Byrnsie makes in left fields, so we’re just going to guess his AB/H/RBI instead [2 points each] 12/2/1
   5. Edgar Gonzalez, the latest member of the Oakland-Sacramento frequent flyers (drivers?) club. How many innings does he last in his start? [3 points] 5
   6. Orlando Cabrera has a 5 game hitting streak and has been batting .363 with 2 HR over that span. Does he keep the hitting streak going through this series? 1 if right, 1 if wrong] no
   7. So far this season, Russ Springer is giving up a somewhat ridiculous 2.08 HR/9IP (his home run per fly ball rate is high at 12.5%, but that’s actually pretty close to his percentage from 59 IP with the Astros in 2005; it seems like a big part of the problem is his fly ball percentage of 60.4%, which is 9 points higher than his career average). Does Springer give up a home run against the Dbacks? [1 if right, 1 if wrong] no
   8. The Diamondbacks are one of the most infield-pop-up-hittingest teams in baseball, with an infield fly ball percentage of 21.3%, putting them behind only the Mariners and Tigers. How many pop-ups do A’s pitchers induce in the series? [3 points] 7
   9. Which team gives away the most bases through the combination of errors, wild pitches, balks, and passed balls? 1 if right, 1 if wrong] A’s
  10. Geren’s quick hook :: Does any Oakland starter exceed 100 pitches? [1 if right, 1 if wrong] yes

With stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory. ----Hero Defector Montgomery

by mikeA on May 22, 2009 2:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1. 2-1 Diamondbacks
2. 7.2/2/10
3. 24
4. 13/5/3
5. 6.2
6. No
7. No
8. 9
9. Diamondbacks
10. No

by roscoe on May 22, 2009 2:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1. 2-1 rattlers
2. 8/2/6
3. 27
4. 11/3/1
5. 4
6. No
7. No
8. 19
9. A’s
10. No

by RayJEdd on May 22, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

   1. Series outcome [3 points] A’s take the series 2-1
   2. Predict Haren’s IP/ER/K [2 points each] 7/2/7
   3. How many total runs are scored (by both teams put together) in this clash of formidable offensive titans? [3 points] 20 runs
   4. I don’t have a good stat to use to measure the number of bone-headed plays that Byrnsie makes in left fields, so we’re just going to guess his AB/H/RBI instead [2 points each] 12/3/1
   5. Edgar Gonzalez, the latest member of the Oakland-Sacramento frequent flyers (drivers?) club. How many innings does he last in his start? [3 points] 5,2
   6. Orlando Cabrera has a 5 game hitting streak and has been batting .363 with 2 HR over that span. Does he keep the hitting streak going through this series? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] no :(
   7. . Does Springer give up a home run against the Dbacks? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] no homers given up by springer
   8. How many pop-ups do A’s pitchers induce in the series? [3 points] 5.. i guess..
   9. Which team gives away the most bases through the combination of errors, wild pitches, balks, and passed balls? 1 if right, -1 if wrong] Diamondbacks
  10. Geren’s quick hook :: Does any Oakland starter exceed 100 pitches? [1 if right, -1 if wrong] yep, Outman does

Ellis for President

by tosk on May 22, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

stupid interleague play
  1. 2-1 Oakland
  2. Haren :: 7 IP / 2 ER / 6K
  3. 27 runs total
  4. Byrnes :: 13 AB / 3 H / 0 RBI
  5. Gonzalez lasts 5.1 innings
  6. yes
  7. no
  8. Dbacks hit 7 infield flies
  9. Oakland
  10. no

by colin on May 22, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1. 3-0, Diamondbacks
2. 9 IP, 1 ER, 10 K
3. 24 total runs
4. 7 AB, 2 H, 1 RBI
5. 4.1 IP
6. No
7. No
8. 17 pop-ups
9. Diamondbacks
10. No

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 22, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks...

1. 2-1 A’s
2. 7/1/5
3. 22 total
4. 8/1/0
5. 4
6. no
7. no
8. 9
9. dbacks
10. Nope

by train80 on May 22, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, can we start calling the DBacks the Hinchmen?

1. 2-1 A’s
2. 5/4/6
3. 18
4. 9/2/0
5. 6
6. Yes
7. No
8. 3
9. Snakes
10. Yes

by GoAs on May 22, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Missed the last one :(

1. 2-1 A’s
2. 7/2/7
3. 24
4. 11/3/0
5. 5
6. No
7. No
8. 4
9. A’s
10. No

Say something funny.

by muffinpryde on May 22, 2009 4:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1.Sweep for A’s
2.7/3/6
3.26
4.11/3/1
5.6
6. yes
7. no
8.12
9. the bad guys
10. no

concocting something witty....check back frequently

by OptimistPrime on May 22, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1. 2-1 A’s
2. 7/4/5
3. 30
4. 7/3/1
5. 6
6. Yes
7. No
8. 6
9. Arizona
10. No

by MaineAthletic on May 22, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1. 2-1 A’s
2. 7 IP/ 2 ER/ 5 K
3. 29
4. 8 AB/ 1 H/ 0 RBI
5. 4.1
6. No
7. No
8. 9
9. Arizona
10. Yes

by elephantbaseball on May 22, 2009 6:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Snakes 'n A's
  1. Series outcome A’s 2, Arizona 1
  2. Predict Haren’s IP/ER/K 6IP/3ER/5K
  3. The Diamondbacks offense is averaging only 4.15 runs per game this year. How many total runs are scored (by both teams put together) 17
  4. I don’t have a good stat to use to measure the number of bone-headed plays that Byrnsie makes in left fields, so we’re just going to guess his AB/H/RBI instead 14AB/4H/1RBI
  5. Edgar Gonzalez, the latest member of the Oakland-Sacramento frequent flyers. How many innings does he last in his start? 5IP
  6. Orlando Cabrera has a 5 game hitting streak and has been batting .363 with 2 HR over that span. Does he keep the hitting streak going through this series? Yes
  7. So far this season, Russ Springer is giving up a somewhat ridiculous 2.08 HR/9IP. Does Springer give up a home run against the Dbacks? No
  8. The Diamondbacks are one of the most infield-pop-up-hittingest teams in baseball. How many pop-ups do A’s pitchers induce in the series? 19
  9. Which team gives away the most bases through the combination of errors, wild pitches, balks, and passed balls? A’s
  10. Geren’s quick hook :: Does any Oakland starter exceed 100 pitches? No (maybe Gio?!)

by streetfan on May 22, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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