Scherzer Stifles A's; Tigers Win in 10-2 Rout
by 67MARQUEZ on May 30, 2010 1:04 PM PDT
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PrintUnlike three weeks ago today, this Dallas Braden start lacked any kind of drama, as the Detroit Tigers scored early and often, and then piled on late against Vin Mazzaro to trip the A's 10-2, thus ending Oakland's modest four-game win streak on a lazy afternoon at Comerica Park.
Meanwhile the A's bats could not register any sort of offense against Max Scherer, who celebrated his return to the bigs by striking out 14 in 5-2/3 innings. That's 14 of the 17 outs he recorderd, folks. All told Detroit pitchers K'd 17 A's.
Some would say they had a little help from the guy who stands behind the catcher.
Daric Barton's big fly off Phil Coke in the seventh kept the A's from bring blanked, and that came after he had struck out in his three previous at-bats.
Whereas Oakland was able to withstand a long-ball assault by Miguel Cabrera on Friday night, the young star was good enough by himself to beat the A's today. He had four of the Tigers' 15 hits (matching the other team's total), drove in four runs, and his homerun in the eighth inning was his fourth of the series. Dude's a beast.
Brandon Inge and Carlos Guillen also homered, in the fourth and sixth innings respectively, both coming off Braden.
This is the kind of game you toss out and look ahead to the next day. Only the next day consists of Justin Verlander, and you hope the A's can somehow figure out a way to steal a win- and the series- before heading out to Boston.
Tomorrow's game is an early one, too; 10:05 first pitch on Memorial Day.
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If we lose tomorrow, it's a split.
I still say that’s a series win.
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
by A'sfansince1970 on May 30, 2010 1:11 PM PDT reply actions
We will win tomorrow if Patterson bats cleanup and plays LF~
You gotta believe in Geren… We must continue to have ultimate faith!!!
Every man for himself...
This was a very satisfying game.
Sure, we lost, but that’s just one game. The important thing is that Barton didn’t sacrifice bunt in the first inning after Rajai’s walk. We’re making the right choices now, and that’s all that really matters.
I learned this from Friday’s game recap.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
by iglew on May 30, 2010 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Is there any particular reason why you felt the need the post this exact thing in four different threads?
Cause really, it’s not that funny of a joke.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on May 30, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I got a shiny new drum,
and I’m gonna beat it.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I, for one, think it's funny.
Rec’d it.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on May 30, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, I kinda did, too.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on May 30, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, I did some research.
A’s record this year in games where Barton sac bunts: 5-2
A’s record this year in games where Barton hits a homer: 1-2
A’s net score this year in games where Barton sac bunts: 32-34
A’s net score this year in games where Barton hits a homer: 12-26.
Just sayin’.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I've got this rooster...
… and EVery time he crows, the sun comes up.
So, what am I bid for my sun-up-causing rooster?
You first, ig!
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on May 30, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
The rooster across the street from me
crows all the time. Only some of them summon the sun. I guess he’s not he sun-up-causing variety.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Nah -- your rooster not only controls the dawn...
… but the rest of the day, too!
Take good care of That boy!
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on May 30, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Did someone call me?
Sun always comes up when I crow.
Big Mama Thronton called -- wants you back.
Said there’s no peace in her barnyard, since you been gone.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on May 31, 2010 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
If LF is where the A's decide to upgrade, who do you want to see brought in?
Maybe they will just wait for Buck and play him everyday and see what they have with him?
Every man for himself...
If Travis Buck can stay healthy and play all 162 games, I really see him hitting 20 homeruns...
Just wishing he and Crisp could stay off the DL!
Every man for himself...
He wasn't healthy then either
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on May 30, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I want Luke Scott.
So every time he hits a grand slam I can yell “Great Scott!!!”. Plus i wouldnt mind a .268/.336/.522 slash from my LFer
HILLIS...where are you???
We should trade for him and Baltimore
so he can keep hitting at home.
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
Ok good point
then i want Alex Rios… too much money… Vlad same division plus they are contending… hmmmm Guillen? Alfonso Soriano if the cubs pony up most of his salary(This will definetaly get shot down) maybe Abreu if the Slegnas fade quickly? HELL Mike Sweeney has more HRs than anyone on our team lets get him
HILLIS...where are you???
Billy Butler!
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
Yes
He ain’t leaving KC.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
he can even tailor excellence!
It’s not easy filling the shoes of fan favorite Bobby Crosby, but Cliff Pennington says he’s up to the challenge.
by DyeLongJustice on May 31, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Excellent suggestion, Estragon...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Forgot that there was another pitcher from the 209 playing in this game.
Phil coke and I were in highschool together, though I knew his brother better. The only two players out of the 209 in the bigs are both pretty damn decent, though Braden is much more badass.
It’s not easy filling the shoes of fan favorite Bobby Crosby, but Cliff Pennington says he’s up to the challenge.
Lots of good pitchers from the 209.
Eddie Guardado, Doug Fister, Brian Fuentes.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Thought he was a surfer boy
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
I'm pretty sure Jeff and Jered are 818.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
fister?
I hardly know her!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 30, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus, if you can get Barton to K three times, you know you're doing pretty good.
It’s not easy filling the shoes of fan favorite Bobby Crosby, but Cliff Pennington says he’s up to the challenge.
Or the Ump is using the 'Halladay Perfect Game Strikezone'
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
LOL @ Alfonso after 3 run shot
slegnA announcer pissed off at bat flip from “Career Minor Leaguer”
that was a bomb
he should enjoy it. Plus he didn’t do a Ken Griffey Jr. he just watched.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
I really hope that they just shake this one off and come out and play better tomorrow..
Even if they dont win tomorrow, of course I would prefer a win, I would like to see them be competitive in the game. I have seen this team all too often have a game like today and then go up against the top pitcher from the other team and just go flat, then they go into like a crazy funk for several games and just do nothing. I am really hoping that this is not the trend here….
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
They cannot perform much worse against Verlander
He owned us last time so hoepfully there is a marked improvement tomorrow.
I have a slight man crush on Verlander
I am just enamored by the blazing 99-101 mph fastball. And he does have devastating breaking stuff. I can’t remember the last time the A’s had a starting pitcher who could light up the gun like that. I know Anderson can get up to 96, my no one in the rotation approaches 100.
Harden?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Bob Geren at his postive worst
“It gets kind of frustrating,” the A’s southpaw said. “I was trying to get somebody out and just didn’t have an answer for the first guy today, no matter who it was.”
Despite the results, manager Bob Geren insists Braden’s shaky outing was more about the Tigers finding holes than it was about any struggles.
“It’s probably a frustrating outing for him,” Geren said, “because he didn’t make bad pitches. The results just weren’t what he’d like to see.”
Braden, his own toughest critic, was frustrated. But he didn’t buy into anything said about a decent outing.
“That’s a negative,” he said matter-of-factly. "We lost.
Jesus Geren, He found the middle of the plate too much. Just say it happens with pitchers and he should be fine next time. DON"T LIE AND SAY HE DIDN"T MAKE BAD PITCHES BECAUSE HE DID.
(wrings hands)
last time i checked, before it was over, thar weren’t no 10 runz for the kitties!
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Angels mounting comeback vs. M's.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
How long is it gonna take
Before Rosales plays everyday? Will Cliff keep playing every day because he is a switch hitter? Seems like Kouz could use some time off too.
Pennington will play every day because his defence at SS is excellent.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Would Rosales really be that much worse at SS?
Because from what I have seen he seems he would be fine. And his offense is so much better. The closer Cliff gets to .200, the sooner there needs to be a chance.
Look a bit to Pennington's right
believe it or not, Pennington is outhitting Kouzmanoff (by the slightest of margins). Even while slumping badly, he is getting a lot of pitches per at bat. And he is fielding well. If you want to give Rosales playing time, I say 3rd.
Rosales seems really bad at short.
like he can’t get to anything not hit directly to him.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Yeah he doesn't fill me with confidence there.
His ‘hose’ bailed him out of one play and he didn’t look the ball into his glove for another during his one game at SS last week.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
My question about getting a new LFer.
I just wonder who we would have to give up in order to bring in a power bat. Plus, there is the concern over what has happened to power bats that were brought in. Holliday did not work out. Hairston and Kouzmanoff werent really touted as “power bats” but, they both came from “big parks” and were suppose to do better than they have/did.
Walkoff Kendrick
Can someone confirm if he’s okay?
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by Rated-R Superstar on May 30, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish they at least gave Burrell an offer to see what he can do. They need some power so bad.
He hit a homer in his 1st game with Fresno.
the A's thought they were facing David Bowie
Ground Control to Major… Max?
Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...
by emperor nobody on May 30, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
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There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
that quote hit all the right notes
Braden = old school classy ballplayer with reverence for the historical continuum of which he is a part
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by emperor nobody on May 30, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude is smooth.
I love how well-spoken Dallas Braden is.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
HOW MANY XANAX IS TOO MANY?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm
3 or 4 if you take them on top of 30 extra strength vicodins and 2 or 3 valiums
in a day like I used to. Of course they were washed down with Beer or rum. Whatever was available. Did if for 18 months or more until My stomach decided to bleed a little.
All it took was a look at myself in the mirror and the realization that death could be imminent.
That was December 7th 1998. Cold Turkey Baby and was I a sick, sick puppy for a month.
Now, I watch people drink, I have a friend who chew pills. I just laugh and say, “Thank God that’s not me”
No temptation since. Never, ever had an urge. Not even when the A’s piss me off. If I can get thru that I can get thru anything.
Anyway, LB, you have heard my story before so I will not go on.
I expect a win tomorrow.
good for you.
No, seriously.
My family has several addicts in it Good on you for quitting.
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Drugs are bad, mm-kay.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Nother 0-4 outing for Carter...rats.
Did get on base with a walk though.
He seems to be a long way off from coming up
He is making too many outs to warrant coming up. It would be really bad for his confidence to bring him up.
I cannot wait to see him but only want him to come up when he’s ready and that appears to be a ways off.
I am sure with his talent he will bring his average up. He is hitting bombs but that’s about it.
I know batting average isnt everything
But I cant help but be annoyed that Taylor, Cardenas, and Carter have some of the lowest on the team. (and yes I know Taylor and Cardenas have been injured).
Cardenas is meant to be able to hit .300 in his sleep, and he's still young for the league so I'm not too worried.
Carter is what he is – I’d expect a higher average as he gets used to the league later on in the year, but he’s never going to hit .300
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
What worries me about Carter though is that his future is pretty much limited to DH.
Taylor and Cardenas have defensive value.
On a positive note, Green had a good day.
IMHO Carter needs to be playing LF every day.
He’s GOT to be able to play a position, and 1B is pretty well set with Barton.
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Go Twinkies
5-2 Twins, top 6th. Scott Baker doing alright.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
Twins win.
So the A’s, Rangers and Angels are all within 3 games I think.
He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!
Yeah, the Angels are only 2.5 games back now. Their next two series are at Kansas City and at Seattle before coming to Oakland.
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