GOG 2009 #35

by colin on Aug 3, 2009 2:43 PM PDT

I don't have much time to chat now, but I have to say that this long stretch of consecutive games is getting to me. There's no rest for the GOG writer!

And now it's time for a four game set against Texas. You have to be cheering for the A's against some AL West competition, but wouldn't it also be nice if the Angels didn't win the division?

GOG #35 :: Just Keep Playing (34 points possible)

Four game series vs Texas Rangers -- August 3-6

UPDATE -- answers added below in bold

Series outcome [3 points] 3-1 Oakland
Braden has slipped since the All Star break, but against the Rangers this season he has compiled a 1.64 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 11 innings (on the other hand, his WHIP for those 11 innings is 1.455, so maybe he got a bit lucky). Predict IP/ER/K for Dallas [2 points each] Braden missed his start
It probably won't shock anyone to hear that the Rangers have a whopping .112 point difference between their OPS home and away. They also average more than one extra run per game in Arlington. How many runs do the Rangers score over a four game set in Oakland? [3 points] Rangers score only 13 runs
In July, the Athletics lived up to their name, stealing 31 bases in 26 games. The last time they stole more than 30 bases in a month was May 1992, boosted by Rickey's 17 swipes. How many stolen bases for Oakland in the series? [3 points] 6 stolen bases
Twenty-two year old lefty Derek Holland was brought up in late April and has both started games and done some work out of the bullpen. He lived up to the hype in his last start, allowing 2 hits and 1 run over 8.2 innings (just one out from the complete game!), with 10 strikeouts to 1 walk. Predict his hits, walks, and earned runs allowed [2 points each] 4 H, 4 BB, 3 ER
After Sweeney's infamous pinch hit appearance against Toronto, how many called strike three's get hung on Oakland hitters? [3 points] 10 Ks looking
While Geren's usage of Andrew Bailey has slowed a little bit since it peaked in May, he is still on pace for 95 innings this year. Last year he threw 110.1 innings, but that included 15 starts. How many innings does Bailey throw in this series? [3 points] 1 IP for Andrew Bailey
Which rookie shortstop gets more hits, Andrus or Pennington? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Pennington wins 4-1 (but Andrus played only 3 games)
How many games does Everidge get to start, with the return of .193 hitter Jason Giambi? [3 points] Everidge starts all four games
The Rangers bullpen is the third best in the AL by ERA (after Boston and Tampa Bay). How many runs can the A's score against Texas relievers? [3 points] A's score 7 off of the Rangers pen

Sorry about getting this one posted so late. You only have 4+ hours to post your guesses before the first pitch, so get going.

Results

Well, the last GOG was one of the highest scoring and now this is one of the lowest. It's not surprising that no one got the Braden question right, but there were also some pretty tough questions in there (Rangers runs scored, A's strikeouts looking). I'm just glad that the minimum score was only -1.

Overall scoring statistics

mean = 2.06667 points
standard deviation = 2.40436 points
mode = 1 point

via cfcp.uchicago.edu

Your Scores

Congratulations to streetfan and me for win! We were the least wrong!

name	place (this GOG)	score (this GOG)	# of GOGs	place (all GOG)	score (all GOG)	place (by AVG)	score by AVG
colin	1	6	34	4	217	20	0.193
streetfan		6	33	15	159	32	0.145
JLeverenz	3	5	23	16	157	12	0.208
doctorK	4	4	35	11	179	31	0.154
train80		4	31	9	180	24	0.176
Rated-R Superstar	6	2	29	6	204	10	0.216
JLopez		2	3	89	5	N/E	0.051
zaniac75	8	1	33	2	259	5	0.237
micdog2001		1	29	7	196	13	0.202
Angry Sean		1	31	17	149	33	0.144
harenshair		1	14	21	119	3	0.250
Blicks		1	17	28	100	25	0.175
oblique	13	-1	28	13	162	26	0.174
nevermoor		-1	33	1	269	4	0.246
muffinpryde		-1	31	12	168	28	0.163
Mantecan As Fan	DNP	--	1	95	1	N/E	0.024
swatnick	DNP	--	21	9	180	1	0.259
SoCal As Fan	DNP	--	14	30	93	18	0.200
NateHST	DNP	--	15	24	112	8	0.225
DCinWC	DNP	--	16	31	84	30	0.158
GoAs	DNP	--	28	8	191	15	0.202
mikeA	DNP	--	31	3	232	7	0.227
ZeroIndulgence	DNP	--	19	23	115	23	0.183
gigglingone	DNP	--	16	22	117	9	0.225
Kimberly	DNP	--	20	19	125	21	0.190
vegAN ryAN	DNP	--	4	51	27	N/E	0.185
diehardoaklandfan22	DNP	--	16	26	106	14	0.202
Walton711	DNP	--	1	78	9	N/E	0.214
travdog6	DNP	--	2	95	1	N/E	0.013
Boonee	DNP	--	3	56	19	N/E	0.174
RayJEdd	DNP	--	12	27	104	2	0.252
A'sBowlingLeague	DNP	--	2	56	19	N/E	0.244
elephantbaseball	DNP	--	19	18	126	17	0.200
brian.only	DNP	--	4	69	14	N/E	0.096
robertmelvin	DNP	--	6	42	41	N/E	0.188
OaktownPower	DNP	--	16	25	110	16	0.201
roscoe	DNP	--	29	14	161	27	0.168
Flashfire	DNP	--	1	87	6	N/E	0.143
designatedforassignment	DNP	--	3	67	16	N/E	0.145
tresselfan	DNP	--	4	84	7	N/E	0.046
KMoAsFan	DNP	--	4	55	20	N/E	0.137
Gallagher's Watermelons	DNP	--	1	74	10	N/E	0.238
GreenOctober69	DNP	--	1	81	8	N/E	0.190
SLOtown	DNP	--	10	36	60	N/E	0.174
baseballnut020	DNP	--	9	40	51	N/E	0.173
MaineAthletic	DNP	--	12	32	73	22	0.187
j_rich36	DNP	--	1	84	7	N/E	0.167
scutaroknowstheway	DNP	--	1	92	3	N/E	0.071
FormerHuntsvilleStar	DNP	--	9	33	71	N/E	0.247
jay_sensei	DNP	--	6	41	44	N/E	0.227
easyraider	DNP	--	13	29	94	11	0.209
Athletix Man	DNP	--	9	37	59	N/E	0.199
A'sfaninNC	DNP	--	28	5	213	6	0.231
Athletics fan and runner	DNP	--	6	51	27	N/E	0.133
Holy Toledo!	DNP	--	1	92	3	N/E	0.083
Nico	DNP	--	1	74	10	N/E	0.278
EddieVegas_NRAF	DNP	--	1	99	-1	N/E	-0.028
JLaff	DNP	--	1	91	4	N/E	0.111
WaddellCanseco	DNP	--	5	50	28	N/E	0.164
crb29	DNP	--	11	34	70	19	0.196
eastcoasta'sfan	DNP	--	4	54	23	N/E	0.161
Oaktownflav	DNP	--	3	62	17	N/E	0.156
Future Ed	DNP	--	6	42	41	N/E	0.197
JediLeroy	DNP	--	1	81	8	N/E	0.222
Dalesman	DNP	--	2	87	6	N/E	0.083
nateh37	DNP	--	7	44	39	N/E	0.174
anomaly_kat	DNP	--	3	59	18	N/E	0.173
sprtsnwyn	DNP	--	2	62	17	N/E	0.250
VORP is too nerdy	DNP	--	4	46	32	N/E	0.234
asyouwish33	DNP	--	1	81	8	N/E	0.250
jeffro	DNP	--	4	59	18	N/E	0.150
Cutthemullet	DNP	--	3	53	24	N/E	0.238
stabbin_mcadams	DNP	--	1	74	10	N/E	0.312
jasonthea	DNP	--	4	48	30	N/E	0.219
fruitattack	DNP	--	11	47	31	35	0.086
adragon	DNP	--	24	19	125	29	0.159
Helloooo 1st	DNP	--	6	45	34	N/E	0.165
King Richard	DNP	--	2	71	13	N/E	0.203
jpl	DNP	--	8	39	55	N/E	0.222
baseballgirl	DNP	--	1	74	10	N/E	0.286
whiteshoes40	DNP	--	18	35	68	34	0.116
walkoff baltimore chop	DNP	--	1	84	7	N/E	0.200
spiffyjwc	DNP	--	2	71	13	N/E	0.194
samljm	DNP	--	1	78	9	N/E	0.265
pam5981	DNP	--	7	37	59	N/E	0.276
Gaijin_Suketto	DNP	--	1	69	14	N/E	0.424
tosk	DNP	--	5	49	29	N/E	0.179
mikev	DNP	--	1	62	17	N/E	0.515
stranahanahan	DNP	--	3	68	15	N/E	0.152
Leopold Bloom	DNP	--	1	95	1	N/E	0.029
ElQuesoCapitan	DNP	--	3	59	18	N/E	0.194
Trainman	DNP	--	2	92	3	N/E	0.049
OptimistPrime	DNP	--	1	89	5	N/E	0.179
dtownmbrown	DNP	--	3	62	17	N/E	0.167
chillicothe20	DNP	--	1	78	9	N/E	0.265
ChadGod	DNP	--	1	71	13	N/E	0.382
SamYam	DNP	--	3	56	19	N/E	0.186
robbo650	DNP	--	4	62	17	N/E	0.132
Steve in Napa	DNP	--	1	95	1	N/E	0.032

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Darn, gonna be missing the next 4 GOGs after this

Oh well
1. split
2. 7/3/4
3. 15
4. 3
5. 6/2/4
6. 2
7. 2.2
8. Andrus
9. 2
10. 2

They say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing all the time!

by muffinpryde on Aug 3, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions

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   1. 3-1 TEX
   2. 5/4/3
   3. 18
   4. 3
   5. 5/3/4
   6. 6
   7. 2
   8. Andrus
   9. 1
  10. 4

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

by nevermoor on Aug 3, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

   1. Series outcome [3 points] Texas sweep. We’re going down.
   2. Braden has slipped since the All Star break, but against the Rangers this season he has compiled a 1.64 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 11 innings (on the other hand, his WHIP for those 11 innings is 1.455, so maybe he got a bit lucky). Predict IP/ER/K for Dallas [2 points each] 6.2 / 5 / 3
   3. It probably won’t shock anyone to hear that the Rangers have a whopping .112 point difference between their OPS home and away. They also average more than one extra run per game in Arlington. How many runs do the Rangers score over a four game set in Oakland? [3 points] 36
   4. In July, the Athletics lived up to their name, stealing 31 bases in 26 games. The last time they stole more than 30 bases in a month was May 1992, boosted by Rickey’s 17 swipes. How many stolen bases for Oakland in the series? [3 points] 2
   5. Twenty-two year old lefty Derek Holland was brought up in late April and has both started games and done some work out of the bullpen. He lived up to the hype in his last start, allowing 2 hits and 1 run over 8.2 innings (just one out from the complete game!), with 10 strikeouts to 1 walk. Predict his hits, walks, and earned runs allowed [2 points each] 3 hits, 1 walk, 0 ER
   6. After Sweeney’s infamous pinch hit appearance against Toronto, how many called strike three’s get hung on Oakland hitters? [3 points] 11
   7. While Geren’s usage of Andrew Bailey has slowed a little bit since it peaked in May, he is still on pace for 95 innings this year. Last year he threw 110.1 innings, but that included 15 starts. How many innings does Bailey throw in this series? [3 points] 3
   8. Which rookie shortstop gets more hits, Andrus or Pennington? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Andrus
   9. How many games does Everidge get to start, with the return of .193 hitter Jason Giambi? [3 points] 3
  10. The Rangers bullpen is the third best in the AL by ERA (after Boston and Tampa Bay). How many runs can the A’s score against Texas relievers? [3 points] 0

by oblique on Aug 3, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

1- SPLIT!
2- 6 IP/2 ER/4 K
3- Fourteen
4- 4 SB
5- 6 H, 2 BB, 2 ER
6-5 looking
7- 2.1 IP
8-Pennington
9-2 games started (I know, optimistic, but he SHOULD be starting all 4)
10-4 runz!!!

"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it" ~ Mae West

by Blicks on Aug 3, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions

Don't Mess With....

Four game series vs Texas Rangers — August 3-6

   1. Series outcome Split
   2. Braden has slipped since the All Star break, but against the Rangers this season he has compiled a 1.64 ERA. Predict IP/ER/K for Dallas 6IP, 2ER, 3K
   3. It probably won’t shock anyone to hear that the Rangers have a whopping .112 point difference between their OPS home and away. How many runs do the Rangers score over a four game set in Oakland? 13
   4. In July, the Athletics lived up to their name, stealing 31 bases in 26 games. How many stolen bases for Oakland in the series? 5
   5. Twenty-two year old lefty Derek Holland was brought up in late April and has started games and done work out of the bullpen. Predict his hits, walks, and earned runs allowed 10 hits, 3BB, 3ER
   6. After Sweeney’s infamous appearance against Toronto, how many called strike 3’s get hung on Oakland hitters? 9
   7. While Geren’s usage of Andrew Bailey has slowed a little bit since it peaked in May, he is still on pace for 95 innings this year. How many innings does Bailey throw in this series? 5
   8. Which rookie shortstop gets more hits, Andrus or Pennington? Pennington
   9. How many games does Everidge get to start, with the return of .193 hitter Jason Giambi? 2
  10. The Rangers bullpen is the third best in the AL by ERA (after Boston and Tampa Bay). How many runs can the A’s score against Texas relievers? 3

by streetfan on Aug 3, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions

1.2-2
2.7/5/4
3.20
4.3
5.6/2/3
6.7
7.3
8.andrus
9.2
10.6

"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on Aug 3, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions

I just have to say this - FARK YOU, SWEENEY

1. 3-1 Rangers
2. 6 IP/4 ER/3 K
3. 19 runs
4. 6 steals
5. 6 hits, 2 walks, and 3 earned runs
6. 7 called strickouts
7. 2 IP
8. Andrus
9. 2 starts for Everidge
10. 4 runs

"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Aug 3, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions

Go get em

1. Series outcome 3 – 1 A’s

2. Braden has slipped since the All Star break, but against the Rangers this season he has compiled a 1.64 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 11 innings (on the other hand, his WHIP for those 11 innings is 1.455, so maybe he got a bit lucky). Predict IP/ER/K for Dallas 6/3/5

3. It probably won’t shock anyone to hear that the Rangers have a whopping .112 point difference between their OPS home and away. They also average more than one extra run per game in Arlington. How many runs do the Rangers score over a four game set in Oakland? 21 runs

4. In July, the Athletics lived up to their name, stealing 31 bases in 26 games. The last time they stole more than 30 bases in a month was May 1992, boosted by Rickey’s 17 swipes. How many stolen bases for Oakland in the series? 5 SBs

5. Twenty-two year old lefty Derek Holland was brought up in late April and has both started games and done some work out of the bullpen. He lived up to the hype in his last start, allowing 2 hits and 1 run over 8.2 innings (just one out from the complete game!), with 10 strikeouts to 1 walk. Predict his hits, walks, and earned runs allowed 5/2/2

6. After Sweeney’s infamous pinch hit appearance against Toronto, how many called strike three’s get hung on Oakland hitters? sadly, 4

7. While Geren’s usage of Andrew Bailey has slowed a little bit since it peaked in May, he is still on pace for 95 innings this year. Last year he threw 110.1 innings, but that included 15 starts. How many innings does Bailey throw in this series? 2 IP

8. Which rookie shortstop gets more hits, Andrus or Pennington? Andrus

9. How many games does Everidge get to start, with the return of .193 hitter Jason Giambi? 2 starts

10. The Rangers bullpen is the third best in the AL by ERA (after Boston and Tampa Bay). How many runs can the A’s score against Texas relievers? 7 runs

There is no gravity - the earth just sucks.

by JLeverenz on Aug 3, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

2-2 split
6 IP, 2 ER, 3 K
19 runs
6 stolen bases
6 H, 2 BB, 2 ER
5 called strikeouts
2 IP
Elvis Andrus
2 starts
6 runs

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Lets Go A's

1. 3-1 Texas
2. 6.1/3/4
3. 19
4. 4
5.6/2/4
6. 10
7. 3
8. Andrus
9. 2
10. 5

by JLopez on Aug 3, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions

I'm gonna steal JLeverenz's format, but not his answers

1. Series outcome [3 points] Texas 2 – Oakland 1

6. After Sweeney’s infamous pinch hit appearance against Toronto, how many called strike three’s get hung on Oakland hitters? [3 points] 3 backwards Ks

8. Which rookie shortstop gets more hits, Andrus or Pennington? [+1 if right, -1 if wrong] Andrus

9. How many games does Everidge get to start, with the return of .193 hitter Jason Giambi? [3 points] 0

10. The Rangers bullpen is the third best in the AL by ERA (after Boston and Tampa Bay). How many runs can the A’s score against Texas relievers? [3 points] 3 R

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by micdog2001 on Aug 3, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions