A's Ride First Inning to Victory, Cahill Continues to Dazzle
by baseballgirl on Aug 25, 2010 7:16 PM PDT
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PrintYou think you have good pitching, Tampa Bay? With another incredible start by the A's starting pitching staff in tonight's game, the A's take the American League lead in ERA (and are just a point behind Tampa Bay in WHIP) and have racked up seventeen straight starts of six innings or more with three earned runs or fewer allowed. That's insane.
Of course, I won't tell you their record through this streak; it will make you sad.
The A's needed exactly one inning to win the game tonight; dropping a five-spot on the Tribe in the very first inning. Coco Crisp grounded out to start the game, right before the offense exploded. Barton walked to put the first man on base, Kurt Suzuki was "hit" by a pitch on an 0-2 count (the way he's been "hitting", don't expect him to argue!), Barton scored on a Cust single for the first run, Ellis walked to load the bases, and Davis singled Suzuki in for the second run. Enter Kevin Kouzmanoff. Nearly missing a grand slam, he cleared the bases with a double (Rajai nearly ran over Ellis in the process of scoring), and just like that, the A's held a 5-0 lead.
It would be more than enough for Trevor Cahill, who has had a phenomenal August. Although he gave up seven hits in his seven innings, they were all singles, and the defense helped by turning three DP's behind him. He allowed only a single run in the seven innings and easily recorded his 14th win of the season. The A's would tack on another run on a Gross sac fly in the sixth, and the bullpen combo of Breslow and Rodriguez (who both struck out the side in their respective innings) made sure the lead would hold up.
All in all, a very solid win, all the way around. Mazzaro will go for the series sweep tomorrow night; we do it again!
Current Series
Athletics lead the series 2-0
| Tue 08/24 | WP: Gio Gonzalez (11 - 8) LP: Fausto Carmona (11 - 12) |
5 - 0 win |
| Wed 08/25 | WP: Trevor Cahill (14 - 5) LP: Mitch Talbot (8 - 11) |
6 - 1 win |
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Oakland Athletics Thursday, Aug 26, 2010, 4:05 PM PDT Vin Mazzaro vs Justin Masterson Mostly clear. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70. |
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10 pitches, 9 strikes, 3 ks
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
by xbhaskarx on Aug 25, 2010 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 9 recs
Love.
Hilarious, dangerous and accurate gas.
Oakland Athletics * St. Bonaventure Bonnies * Green Bay Packers * Buffalo Sabres * New York Knicks
by RyanFromBonas on Aug 25, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I said I was sorry.
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
How long (Lord) 'til our intrepid announcers tumble to this better nick?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Aug 26, 2010 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn
damn damn damn.
If he comes into his own we could have a very scary weapon coming out of that bullpen for a couple years. Until he becomes too expensive and some team overvalues him and Beane gets a boatload in return.
AN: Where you will be an A's fan or Dallas Braden will show you the repercussions of your actions.
by stranahanahan on Aug 25, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey you guys? Remember that time... remember that time Henry Rodriguez was pitching
remember when he threw 10 pitches?
Remember when he threw 10 pitches and 9 of them were strikes and the hitters only made contact on 3 of them and they were all foul balls and he struck out the side in 10 pitches? Remember that?
Remember?
THAT WAS AWESOME!!!
Pam liked my old sig better.
That first ball was just him finding the zone
Then every pitch thereafter was just nasty. What a prick, throwing strikes on 0-2.
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 25, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
GREEN NOW
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Henry!
I hate Bob Geren and his peanut brain so much -- lenscrafters
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 25, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It was damn close to an "immaculate inning"
which I just heard of today because Rafael Soriano pitched one yesterday. Nine pitches, nine strikes, three strikeouts. Harden threw one in 2008. For reference, it’s only happened 42 times in baseball history.
I remember the Harden one too
kinda nice
i like how when cahill has a bad night he goes 7 innings and only allows one unearned run
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
DFA the bum!
Zooey Deschanel!
Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS
You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury
by ChickenStanley on Aug 25, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
He did not look very good tonight, but any time he ran into any trouble he just got the ground balls he needed.
AN: Where you will be an A's fan or Dallas Braden will show you the repercussions of your actions.
by stranahanahan on Aug 25, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
sure, but what if every a's defender was as bad as jack cust? what then??
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
that's a slim chance
we’ve got good defenders all over town.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully they'd all have .850 OPS and we'd be a beer league softball team?
Pam liked my old sig better.
It wouldn't bother Henry none.
I hate Bob Geren and his peanut brain so much -- lenscrafters
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 25, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Henry could have played that inning without defenders
He’ll just strike everyone out with the near minimum amount of pitches to do so. If a strike is dropped, Henry could probably run to first and cover in time.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 25, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe it is officially required that the catcher be in the catcher's box for all pitches
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"We don't want our people to be preoccupied with seminude, crazy men jumping up and down who are chasing an inflated object," said Sheik Mohamed Osman Arus, head of operations for the Hizbul Islam insurgent group.
Actually, I believe all the other fielders must be in fair territory
for all pitches too, or they can be guilty of a “LFers balk,” or “2Bman’s balk,” etc.
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
There's ways around it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rube_Waddell
Waddell enjoyed waving his teammates off the field and then striking out the side. He actually did so only in exhibition games, since the rules prohibit playing with fewer than nine men on the field in regulation play. But, in a league game in Detroit, Waddell had his outfielders come in close and sit down on the grass. He struck out the side. Once the stunt almost backfired. Pitching an exhibition in Memphis, he took the field alone with his catcher, Doc Powers, for the last three innings. With two out in the ninth, Powers dropped a third strike, allowing the batter to reach first. The next two hitters patted flies that fell behind the mound. Waddell ran himself ragged but finally fanned the last man.
Bob Geren... Jackie Moore without the personality.
I missed the KTRB announcement just before CT started
did anyone hear it?
I know that KTRB completely crapped out last night during CT’s show, and at 6 am it was still gone.
If only the rest of the AL were the Cleveland Indians
The A’s would be unstoppable!
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
I still have hopes that someday, even if it is just one that we can see a Breslow, Wuertz, Devine, Bailey bullpen. Then add Rodriguez
I'd add Fautino as well.. Devine's a longshot at this point.
I hate Bob Geren and his peanut brain so much -- lenscrafters
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 25, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Breslow, Wuertz, Devine, Bailey, Rod, Zig, Outman, FDLS, Ross.
LOLOLOL
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a 9 man pen. One inning each. No need for starters.
I hate Bob Geren and his peanut brain so much -- lenscrafters
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 25, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL OK.
Start up the game with some Ross or Outman, 2nd-8th inning you get some Zig, Bres, Wuertz, Rod, FDLS in the mix, then finish with a Devine-Bailey clean up.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Boy these guys are fun to watch nowadays.
It gives me hope for next year
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
Yes, if only Kouzmanoff and Gross could hit like this all the time.
I hate Bob Geren and his peanut brain so much -- lenscrafters
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 25, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's didn't just pass Tampa Bay...
They passed them a long time ago in ERA
ERA standings before tonight’s games
1. San Diego 3.24
2. St. Louis 3.39
3. Atlanta 3.45
4. Oakland 3.51
5. San Francisco 3.59
6. Tampa Bay 3.59
7. NY Mets 3.62
8, NY Yankees 3.84
9. Philadelphia 3.85
10. Texas 3.88
Opponents Batting Average
1. San Diego .235
2. Tampa Bay .239
3. Oakland .241
WHIP
1. San Diego 1.22
2. Tampa Bay 1.23
3. Oakland 1.25
GET SOME BATS.
PLAYOFFS
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
For some reason everyone wants to forget about Carl Crawford and focus instead on
Todd Frazier and Nate McLouth. So, no playoffs.
I hate Bob Geren and his peanut brain so much -- lenscrafters
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 25, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Carl Crawford is big bucks, I hope you realize that.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Carl Crawford has said that free agents will be interested in the A's
with that great pitching staff
Ya but will the A's be willing to pay big bux
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
DO WE HAVE BIG BUX?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
We have about $29 million coming off the books by my count.
"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 25, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
hell yeah
Fisher is one of the wealthiest MLB owners.
Sheets and Chavvy come off the books. they have plenty.
This was discussed heavily on the "What should owners do" thread
so I don’t want to rehash the issues, but… the literal net worth of an owner is of little relevance. Asking him to spend his own money on moves unprofitable to the team is no different than asking any other person to give money away to the team.
"We don't want our people to be preoccupied with seminude, crazy men jumping up and down who are chasing an inflated object," said Sheik Mohamed Osman Arus, head of operations for the Hizbul Islam insurgent group.
This assumes the owner is uninterested in winning ballgames or championships.
Which would be weird because that’s kinda why you get into sports to begin with. A sports team should exist as more than merely a profit making vehicle. If you don’t intend to win, then people will recognize that and stop supporting you. This will reduce the value of your investment.
This idea that asking your owner to spend as much to field a winner is the same as asking me to spend everything I have so you can field a winner is just an idea from outer space. Of course it’s different! He’s the owner of your ballclub! He should have a more vested interest in spending money to field a winner!
The viewpoint your advocating is just the antithesis of everything a sport fan should be about.
"Never have a motto, that's what I always say" - Me
Well...
On one of the other threads (I think the BB interview one), someone wrote that BB had said at one point that the A’s market appears to be unusually elastic downwards. That is to say, if you lose a lot, people stop showing up in droves. When you win, people don’t reward you with much increased attendance. The attendance figures indicate he might be right about that. If so, that makes PT’s argument stronger: spending money on this team to the point of unprofitability, in the hope that winning will increase attendance (and therefore, profits) is questionable at best.
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Aug 26, 2010 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Tell that to the profitable Pirates.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
If the A's want support from the community to build a ballpark in San Jose
They can’t just sit on profits like the Pirates. They have to be willing to spend otherwise their opponents will have one giant argument to use against them.
Also, historically, usually it takes a year of contention for a team to see the results of that success. If the A’s contend in 2011, attendance will go up in 2012.
how was attendance in 2007, one year after the a's were one of the final four teams playing baseball?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
Can I have $10?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
link for that?
"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!!!!!
by cuppingmaster on Aug 25, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Playoffs require good players. I hope you realize that.
I hate Bob Geren and his peanut brain so much -- lenscrafters
by WaddellCanseco on Aug 25, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm aware of that, but is the front office willing to shell it out?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
HOPEFULLY.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
They spent 80M a few years ago.
They bid on several higher end free agents over the last few years.
I wish people would stop acting like Schott and Hoffman still own the team and are forcing Beane to spend 30M per year.
Pam liked my old sig better.
Yeah I wasn't here a few years ago, I just got here in like 2008
when people were complaining about 5M free agents.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been an A's fan since 1980
and a season ticket holder since 2000, so I remember quite well when they spent and when not.
I would agree that sometimes they spent when they should ’t have.
Calling the owner cheap happens everywhere.
There are still White Sox fans who think Jerry Reinsdorf is too cheap to spend money.
www.zekeishungry.com
by thejd44 on Aug 25, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
who's doing that?
it makes sense not to spend the bucks if you don’t have the pieces like a terrific pitching staff.
But once you do, if you want to win – the point of it all – you should.
Just in general, not you specifically.
Nobody expected the rotation to be this good this soon.
Pam liked my old sig better.
I agree
Beane actually did what I wanted him to do last season, that is, get another veteran besides Duchscherer so as not to depend too much on Duke and bring up all the young ones too soon.
Wishful thinking
Wouldn’t it be awesome if the rotation remains this good and, say, Carter pans out and we get a legit bat out of FA, and make the playoffs next year, just in time for the release of Moneyball the movie?
Atlanta, St. Louis and San Diego don't count 'cos they get to face the pitcher.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
And the other AL teams don't count 'cos they get to face the A's lineup.
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
that means we win by default
the two sweetest words in the english language
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
I guess this is the CT thread.
"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 25, 2010 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
If I make a CT thread, could a mod move it to overflow?
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
I am not sure.
We could always destroy it in 10 hours.
"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 25, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
No. Fanposts can't be moved to the overflow section.
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
Hotel internet is sloooooooow. :(
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Carter HR #31
"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein
No AAAA plz
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 25, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Hasn't he always had slow starts when moving up a level?
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
so he'll come out guns blazing next season in the majors
sweet
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
0 for 19 with 9 Ks
is about as bad as 2.1 IP, 11 ER. That was Gio last season and he, like Carter, was known for initially struggling at each new level. I think Carter will be fine, just as Gio is and then some.
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
I see some of that fiestiness seen in Cowboys and Mavs (Prime Years)
Have oozed on over to the Rangers side. Even as A’s fans, it sure makes for a great rivalry.
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
Watching the video of the Kzmnff double, there's less than 3 seconds between the moment that Cust scores and the moment that Rajai touches home. Three runs in less than 3 seconds.
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
If we can just keep up the pace of
scoring one run/second, I think the playoffs are still within reach.
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 Aug 25, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
excellent. these early eastern starts
throw me off kilter then throw in the scoring, the given good pitching and a win….I am disoriented.
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for august = remain calm and try to truly enjoy a .500 team.
It will be a freaking crime
if Beane doesn’t get a couple bats this winter to back up this great pitching
by dashman33 on Aug 25, 2010 9:10 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
And when you say crime
You actually mean a mob of ANers marching towards Beane’s house with torches and pitchforks.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Aug 25, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I can see it now.
"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 25, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
There's gotta be a waiver wire addition you guys can make.
I see the A’s as very similar to the Padres. 1 or 2 credible bats and you’re right in this thing.
"Never have a motto, that's what I always say" - Me
Rotoworld
I love (ironic for hate) how they temper enthusiasm for Cahill’s incredible run by pointing out that he’s only striking out 3 batters per game. I have a note for Rotoworld: Cahill is not a strikeout pitcher! That’s not his game – and that’s not the only way to win ballgames. Here are a couple of others – don’t let runners on base, and when you do, get DP’s.
by boilerdan on Aug 26, 2010 5:54 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
To be fair to Rotoworld
They do news for a fantasy baseball audience, which cares a lot about strikeouts, and a lot less about ground balls. This is not to say that rotoworld doesn’t often have misinformation, or mis-attributes information that came from The Chron or other local sources, but this seems in line with their mission.
Well generally speaking, K-rates correlate with success.
by Brett Narloch on Aug 26, 2010 6:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Fair point, but...
A resource dedicated to a topic should go beyond “generally speaking”. Why not point out how Cahill defies the “general” pattern. Cahill may “pitch to contact”, but it’s contact by a lineup full of guys named Matt.
oh cargon...
i’m sure this has been beaten to death several times on the site, but i don’t check out every single thread. it seems that he’s having a nice little season in colorado.
does anybody have one of those diagrams handy where it shows the trade path, like trading haren for gonzalez then gonzalez for holliday, etc?
BK: This guy is on fire, he is really smokin'.
KenKo: Oh yeah, Bill? What's he smokin'?
It has in fact been beaten to death
and it’s really not worth going over that ground again, especially in a game-wrap thread.
I suggest you read this, instead.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
check out his home/road splits
.377/.421/.735 at home
.267/.284/.411 on the road
which one reminds you of the cargon we saw?
"If you hit .440 with 20 bombs, you don't have to do s---. You don't have to bring a glove to practice, just hit and leave whenever you want. You can bring a 40 and smoke a cigarette and call me from the parking lot asking me what time the game is, and I'll tell you. You can even say 'F--- you, Steve!' Actually, don't say that, that wouldn't be very nice." -Steve Friend, Head Coach, Chabot College Gladiators Baseball
His performance is the 17th straight quality start by Oakland Athletics starters. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that is the longest streak by an MLB team since the Braves had a 21-start streak in 1997. It is the longest by an AL team since the Yankees had an 18-start streak back in 1981.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
Some Crazy Stats I just added up...Error +/- 2
If the A’s scored exactly 4 runs in their losses, their record would be 78-34-13, with 13 being a tie of runs scored. If you counted the “ties” as a loss, their record would be 78-47.
If the A’s scored exactly 5 runs in their losses, their record would be about 90-35-10. or 90-45.
If the A’s averaged 6 runs a game, they would currently be on a 23 game win streak. The last time the A’s gave up 6 runs was July 30th at CWS
I listened to the Cleveland radio announcers during this game
And they couldn’t stop raving about our pitching staff. By the time Henry Rodriguez came in, they were incredulous. “Who is this guy throwing 101 on every pitch? This is just what the A’s need, another arm…”
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