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GOG 2014 #34 - @ Houston Astros - ANSWERS POSTED

The A's finished the first series in Texas with a 2-1 series victory over the struggling Rangers. Now, going to the other part of the state for a three game set v. the Houston Astros. The A's have won the first three series since the All Star break - can they keep that streak going?

1. Series Outcome. (3 points)

Astros 2-1.

2. The Starters. For each team, guess the starter with more: a) Innings Pitched; b) Hits; c) Earned runs; d) Walks; e) Strikeouts. (2 points each) If any starter is scratched, the replacement pitcher will count where you guessed the scratched starter. Does Hammel get his first win as an Oakland A? (1 point) (21 points total)

A's: a) Shark, b) Hammel; c) Hammel; d) Chavez, Hammel; e) Shark

Astros: a)Keuchel; b) Oberholzer; c) Oberholzer; d) Feldman, Keuchel; e) Keuchel

3. Moss v. Trogdor. Chris Carter was, for a long time the future big masher for the A's. He was just starting to get going when Brandon Moss emerged, and therefore became expendable. For both Moss and Carter, guess: PA/H/XBH/K. (2 points each) Does either hit a home run? (1 point) (17 points possible)

Moss: 13/2/0/2

Carter: 8/1/1/1

HR: Yes.

4. The Bullpens. For each team's bullpen, guess over/under/tie: a) 7 IP b) 1 save; c) 1 win; d) 1blown save; e) 5 walks; f) 7 strikeouts. (1 point each) (7 points possible)

A's: a) Over, b) tie, c) tie; d) under; e) under; f) over

Astros: a) under; b) tie; c) under; d) tie; e) under; f) under

5. Home Runs. Guess over, under or tie - 6 home runs in the series. (2 points) Guess any number of players that you think will hit at least one home run in the series. (2 points each correct answer, 1 point for each wrong answer) There are no negative points, so the lowest number of points possible for this question is zero.(Variable)

Over. Carter, Castro, Dominguez, Reddick, Gonzalez, Grossman, Singleton, Donaldson.

6. Trading Deadline. The non-waiver trading deadline is fast approaching, it is Thursday to be exact, so here are a few questions.

a) Do the A's make any additional trades during this series?(1 point) NO

b) Do the Angels make any trades during this series?(1 point) NO

c) Is Bartolo Colon still on the Mets as of the end of this series? (1 point) YES

d) Is Cliff Lee still on the Phillies as the end of this series or is he moved? (1 point)(Total 4) YES

Total points possible is at least 54, with more potentially available due to question 5. Please submit your guesses by first pitch Monday at 5:05.