GOG #11: Texas Heat---AND RESULTS

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 20, 2005 10:49 PM PDT

Here are the answers to the Angels series--scores in general were lower, so don't despair.

Series Outcome (please specify exactly): A's 2/3
Best pitching performance by an ANGEL starter: Santana
Total Runs in Series: 14 (wow everyone grossly overestimated this one)
Rich's night: H/K/Pitches: 4/8/113
Under Control: More hits--Vlad or Chavvy? They both had One (1)
IP for K-Rod: 1
A's runs off Angel bullpen: 0
Total SB by Angels: 6
Who has a better in-series average--the top-third or bottom-third of the A's order: bottom third
Which teams starters give up the fewest ER? A's
Do the A's throw out a potential base-stealer? yes!
Number of games in which the A's score 5+ runs: 0
A's player with the best individual series: Mark Ellis (partial for Kots, DJ)

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Here are the new questions. How much does it suck that K. Rogers got his hearing moved to Friday so he can start tomorrow!

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games):
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers:
3)Total Runs in Series
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K:
5)Total HR in series:
6)Athletic with most RBI in series?
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher?
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter?
10)Total A's errors in series?
11) Does Haren finally get win #8?
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision:
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble:

Deadline 5:05 pm Thursday--get those answers in quick!---NOTE: Sundays starter for the Rangers is listed as TBA, so for #9, if you guess Park and he doesn't pitch, your answer will automatically be changed to the starter for that day.

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Predictions

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 2, Rangers 2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 50
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2IP/1S/4K
5)Total HR in series: 6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series?: Crosby
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher?: Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter?: Park
10)Total A's errors in series?: 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8?: Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8IP/2ER/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Young

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by Zonis on Jul 20, 2005 10:59 PM PDT reply actions

i love this game, but i love the A's more

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's take 3
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series 29
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.1/2/4
5)Total HR in series: 9
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Croz
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johhson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? he sure does
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.2/2/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teixeira

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by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 20, 2005 11:03 PM PDT reply actions

I guess I won this series!

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): 3/4 A's (Always bet on green)
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 35
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.2/2/4
5)Total HR in series: 6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavvy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? R. Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.2/3/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Young

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by secret ASian man on Jul 20, 2005 11:05 PM PDT reply actions

My answers

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 5
3)Total Runs in Series: 33
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.2/1/3
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Crosby
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Sure
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Blalock

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by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 20, 2005 11:05 PM PDT reply actions

mis respuestas

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): split
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 42
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.1/2/3
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Payton
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):35
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teix.

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by vignette17 on Jul 20, 2005 11:12 PM PDT reply actions

My Answers

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 2
3)Total Runs in Series: 42
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/2/2
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):35 1/2
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Blalock

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by Roscoe Parrish on Jul 20, 2005 11:20 PM PDT reply actions

Zito es en fuego

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's take 3 of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3-Kielty homers!
3)Total Runs in Series 38
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/2/3
5)Total HR in series: 9
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavvy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? CHP
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? hells yeah
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Mike Young

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 20, 2005 11:21 PM PDT reply actions

my guesses

1)Series Outcome: 3/4 A's
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 37
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/1/2
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Croz
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Young

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by ChavysGrl3 on Jul 20, 2005 11:25 PM PDT reply actions

How do you like third place, rangers?

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's take 3 of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 2
3)Total Runs in Series: 35
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3IP 1S 3Ks
5)Total HR in series: 5
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7IP 1ER 1W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Texeira

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by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 20, 2005 11:27 PM PDT reply actions

Knock 'im out the box, Luke

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3-1
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 42
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.0/2/3
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8.0/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teixeira

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by oblique on Jul 20, 2005 11:53 PM PDT reply actions

Damn, I thought I did better than that for ANA...

Ah well, here we go again!

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 2
3)Total Runs in Series: 30
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/2/3
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Swisher
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35 1/2
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

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by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 21, 2005 12:51 AM PDT reply actions

texas heat

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 5
3)Total Runs in Series: 45
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/2/5
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 37.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Texmex, i.e teixeira

by dylan on Jul 21, 2005 1:05 AM PDT reply actions

Green 'n' Gold rodeo

1)Series Outcome: A's win 3, Tex 1
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 29
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3IP/1S/6K
5)Total HR in series: 5
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Swisher
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Young
10)Total A's errors in series? 3
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.5IP/2ER/W
13)Ranger to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 21, 2005 1:31 AM PDT reply actions

I see a perfect round in my future

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 2 Rangers 2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 5
3)Total Runs in Series: 38
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.1/1/3
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Kotsay
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):35
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? No
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Young

by maxnelson on Jul 21, 2005 1:49 AM PDT reply actions

Answers

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 6
3)Total Runs in Series 37
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/2/2
5)Total HR in series: 9
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Kotsay
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36.0
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Ricardo Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/2/win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Dellucci

by redruin on Jul 21, 2005 2:08 AM PDT reply actions

Survey Says...

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 2, Rangers 2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series 34
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/2/4
5)Total HR in series: 6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavvy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 37.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teixeira

by LifeLongEastCoastAthleticsFan on Jul 21, 2005 4:28 AM PDT reply actions

I'm getting worse at this...

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games):A's sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers:4
3)Total Runs in Series:31
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K:2/2/4
5)Total HR in series:6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):36.0
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter?Chan-Ho Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 3
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.2/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Dave Dellucci

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by pbruins92 on Jul 21, 2005 4:29 AM PDT reply actions

Texas Heat

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3 of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series 28
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3IP 3S 5K
5)Total HR in series: 6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7IP 1ER W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Michael Young

by lexi on Jul 21, 2005 5:15 AM PDT reply actions

Here's mine...

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): Oakland 3-1
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series 46
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K:3/2/2
5)Total HR in series:12
6)Athletic with most RBI in series?Payton
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher?Swish
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):35 1/2
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series?3
11) Does Haren finally get win #8?Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision:8/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble. Soriano

by Carney4ever on Jul 21, 2005 5:31 AM PDT reply actions

My picks

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's Sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 33
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.2 IP/2 SVs/4 K's
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavvy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swish
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Ricardo Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.2 IP/2 ER/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Dellucci

by baseballnut020 on Jul 21, 2005 5:40 AM PDT reply actions

i'm going to TRY to get a negative score this time

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): athletics sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: one
3)Total Runs in Series 2+4+6+10+10+4+3+8=47
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2ip, 2s, 5k
5)Total HR in series: fifteen
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? dj
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? dj
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 38
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? rogers
10)Total A's errors in series? four
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 6ip, 5er, ND
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: m. young

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 21, 2005 6:34 AM PDT reply actions

35.

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 21, 2005 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Here we go

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 35
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.1/2/3
5)Total HR in series:6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.2/3/ Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

by stevea on Jul 21, 2005 7:26 AM PDT reply actions

Let's Go A's

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): Split 2-2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 43
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.0/2/3
5)Total HR in series: 6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Kotsay
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.0
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodríguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yep
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teixera

by Gene Nelsons Mullet on Jul 21, 2005 8:27 AM PDT reply actions

My new picks!!! Hey, carney and I tied last week!

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 7
3)Total Runs in Series 58
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K:3/3/5
5)Total HR in series:16
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series?2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision:8/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Blalock

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 9:17 AM PDT reply actions

predictions

series outcome: split, 2 wins apiece
runs off every-cameraman's-worst nightmare: 2
total runs in series: 32
street ip/s/k: 1 1/3, 1, 2
total hr: 7
most a's rbi: swisher
better athletic: swisher
total innings: 37
worst ranger outing: park
a's errors: 3
haren #8?: yes
harden's numbers: 7/1/W
a's most trouble: m. young

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by andyc on Jul 21, 2005 9:25 AM PDT reply actions

I'm Game

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/1
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series 34
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/2/5
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/2/win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

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by Steve in Napa on Jul 21, 2005 9:32 AM PDT reply actions

I can always get the answer to #1 right at least..

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers:3
3)Total Runs in Series: 42
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.0/1/3
5)Total HR in series: 9
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 38
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Pork
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.2/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Texiera

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by almostreggie on Jul 21, 2005 9:33 AM PDT reply actions

got 'em in early this time

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's win 3
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 42
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/2/4
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavvy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35 1/2
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Affirmative
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

by Brian in 317 on Jul 21, 2005 9:46 AM PDT reply actions

random guesses

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's win 3 out of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 2 runs
3)Total Runs in Series: 32
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/2/2
5)Total HR in series: 5
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Swisher
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Young
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Jul 21, 2005 9:52 AM PDT reply actions

Okay, let's see how I do this time...

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3 of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 2
3)Total Runs in Series: 17
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/2/3
5)Total HR in series: 4
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Kotsay
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swish
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Young
10)Total A's errors in series? 3
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble:Teixeira

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 21, 2005 10:03 AM PDT reply actions

Dun duh dun

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 45
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/2/2
5)Total HR in series: 9
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavvy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Of course
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Tex

The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jul 21, 2005 10:14 AM PDT reply actions

Here's mine

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games):A's win 3-1
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers:6
3)Total Runs in Series 35
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/3/6
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Swish
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swish
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 38
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision:8.1/1/win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Blalock

by gatling on Jul 21, 2005 11:58 AM PDT reply actions

Kendall a Beast

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): Tied series 2-2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series 29
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.1IP/2S/3K
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Young
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.2IP/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teixiera

by arch on Jul 21, 2005 12:02 PM PDT reply actions

My picks:

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): 2-2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 34
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2IP/2S/3K
5)Total HR in series: 10
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Crosby
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes!
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7 IP/3ER/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teixera

Thanks Alien!!!

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 21, 2005 12:13 PM PDT reply actions

Here we go...

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: Four
3)Total Runs in Series: 43
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.1/1/2
5)Total HR in series: 10
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? Three
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/3/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Dellucci

by easyraider on Jul 21, 2005 12:14 PM PDT reply actions

i love this game

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3-1
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 46
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.1/2/3
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Croz
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? Two
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.2/3/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Blalock

by Eric in Atlanta on Jul 21, 2005 12:41 PM PDT reply actions

I'll say this

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's split: Rangers 2, A's 2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 42
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/2/4
5)Total HR in series: 6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Crosby
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? No
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/4/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Young

You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club wont be worth a dime.-Babe Ruth

by doublehustle22 on Jul 21, 2005 1:20 PM PDT reply actions

GOG:

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 2
3)Total Runs in Series: 30
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/2/5
5)Total HR in series: 5
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? DJ
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? YES.
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 6.1/2/win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Young

by lurkerD on Jul 21, 2005 1:33 PM PDT reply actions

Arg.

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's win 3 of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 35
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2IP/2/2
5)Total HR in series: 9
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Chan Ho Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8IP/2ER/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 1:46 PM PDT reply actions

Another butt whooping for me.

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): 2-2 Split
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 39
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.33/1/2
5)Total HR in series: 10
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 3
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? No
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.33/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Michael Young

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 21, 2005 1:53 PM PDT reply actions

Let's get it on

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): split
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 32
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/1/2
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Chan Ho
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? No
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/3/ND
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

by fadedash on Jul 21, 2005 2:04 PM PDT reply actions

Go A's

1)Series Outcome: 2-2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 44
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/1/2
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Ricardo Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 6.2/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: M. Young

I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jul 21, 2005 2:15 PM PDT reply actions

I sucked again

Not this time:

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's Win 3 of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series: 40
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/2/4
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavvy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? DJ
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Park
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7/2/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Texeira

by Fongpay on Jul 21, 2005 2:15 PM PDT reply actions

weather permitting

1)Series Outcome: A's Sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 5 (he's better IN Oakland)
3)Total Runs in Series: 23
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/3/6
5)Total HR in series: 7
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 1
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

Were you there when Dogface Joe parked the pellet beyond the pale? -Jacques Barzun

by captainamerica on Jul 21, 2005 2:18 PM PDT reply actions

Tex mix

Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): Split 2-2
Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: Two
Total Runs in Series: 38
No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3 / 2 / 3
Total HR in series: 9
Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 34
Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Ricardo Rodriguez
Total A's errors in series? Three
Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7 / 2 / W
Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Blalock

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 21, 2005 2:22 PM PDT reply actions

Here we go, one more time...

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's take 3 of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 2
3)Total Runs in Series: 33
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/3/3
5)Total HR in series: 6
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Croz
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swish
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Chan Ho
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yeah
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8 IP/0 ER/Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 2:31 PM PDT reply actions

if you can't stand the heat

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): - A's sweep
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: - 6
3)Total Runs in Series - 35
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: - 2/2/3
5)Total HR in series: - 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? - Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? - Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): - 36
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? - Rogers
10)Total A's errors in series? - 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? - yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: - 7.2/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: - Blalock

by F171615 on Jul 21, 2005 2:48 PM PDT reply actions

chices

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): a's 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series 24
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2and 2 thirds/2/ 6
5)Total HR in series: 4
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? chavy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 26 1/2
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/1/w
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: blalock

"I think there's some closet sickos on this team, just waiting to bust out. Even Huston (Street); you can't be a closer and not be a little off." Zito said.

by Dwainsays on Jul 21, 2005 3:08 PM PDT reply actions

Donner's picks

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's 3 Rangers 1
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 4
3)Total Runs in Series 20
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 3/1/4
5)Total HR in series: 8
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriguez
10)Total A's errors in series? 3
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/1/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teixera

by Donner on Jul 21, 2005 3:19 PM PDT reply actions

I'm in

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): A's win 3 of 4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 6
3)Total Runs in Series 45
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2.2/2/4
5)Total HR in series: 14
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swish
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35.5
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Chan Ho
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 7.1/2/W
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: M. Young

by Force on Jul 21, 2005 3:30 PM PDT reply actions

a HOT time at the old ballpark

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): 2/2
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 0
3)Total Runs in Series: 44
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K: 2/2/2
5)Total HR in series: 9
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavy
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Johnson
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning): 35
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rodriquez
10)Total A's errors in series? 2
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 8/2/win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Teixeira

by Hang Man on Jul 21, 2005 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks

1)Series Outcome (Please specify exactly--four games): 3/4
2)Third times a charm--Runs off Rogers: 3
3)Total Runs in Series: 23
4)No place like home--Street's IP/S/K:4/3/5
5)Total HR in series:5
6)Athletic with most RBI in series? Chavez
7) Better series--Johnson or Swisher? Swisher
8)Total innings played in series (down to the half inning):35 1/2
9) Worst outing by a Ranger starter? Rogers
10)Total A's errors? 3
11) Does Haren finally get win #8? Yes
12)Day game in Arlington--Rich's IP/ER/decision: 6 2/3; 2; Win
13)Ranger position player to give the A's the most trouble: Soriano

by EgolikeRickey on Jul 21, 2005 4:55 PM PDT reply actions