GOG #16: Blue Jays

by AsGirl on Jul 26, 2006 4:09 PM PDT

GOG #16: A's vs. Blue Jays

Series outcome (4 games):
Best pitching match-up:
How many games decided after the 7th inning?
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s):
Name ANY pitcher who records a win:
Blue Jay with the most hits:
Thursday's attendance:*
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER:
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game?
Which team's starters pitch more innings?
Who wins on AN Day?
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?
Is DJ called up by the end of the series?

*Within 1,000 for full credit.

Please note: If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player. Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder: Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7). Up to 4 points for question #8 (2 points for each part). In questions 9-13, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is 7:04 PM PT Thursday.

GOG #15 RESULTS: A's vs. Red Sox

Series outcome: Boston wins 2/3
A's outfielder to have the best series: Kotsay
Bean balls -- How many HBP in the series? 4
Athletic with the most RBI: Thomas
Starter to record the most K's: Haren, Zito, and Beckett (4 each)
Athletic to have the most success against Schilling: Kendall. Partial credit for Thomas and Kotsay.
Time of the game on Root Beer Float Day: 2:31
Second time around -- Windsor's IP/ER: 2.2IP/4ER
Longer outing -- Zito or Haren? Haren
Do the A's score more runs off the Red Sox starters or pen? Starters
More RBI -- Ortiz or Manny? Manny. <Censored>
Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
Team to score more first inning runs: Boston

Bonus question -- Game time temperature: 74 degrees

Scores:
high street 2
athleticsINky 11
Jjjsixsix 15 (Runner up!)
GlorySV 6
mikeA 12
JLaff 11
HollywoodOz 6
AsGirl 10
hit it long T 10
Flyin As 16 (Winner!)
cirquegirl16 0
ohad 7
gigglingone 11
Robb 9
mkt 10
jme 5
WaddellCanseco 9
F171615 3
bzn5150 5
Eric in Atlanta 13
peanut gallery 11
lurker D 3
Poppy 13
Noodler29 4
SD Erik 7
saint 7
lerei 1
misfit toy 9
FormerHuntsvilleStar 12

No negative scores! :)

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LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

Series outcome (4 games): Split 2-2
Best pitching match-up: Sunday... Halladay vs. whoever starts for the A's
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 1
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 6H/1HR/5RBI
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Zito
Blue Jay with the most hits: Glaus
Thursday's attendance: 22K
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 5.2IP/3ER
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? A's
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Big Hurt :)
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 26, 2006 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

how did you get the time of game right on?!

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 26, 2006 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm psychic.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 27, 2006 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions

are you still guessing over 300?

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 27, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Sadly, no.

streetfan is the only regular GOGer guessing over .300.
That reminds me, I have to post the running season totals. Haven't done that in a while. I mean, it's not rocket science (anymore). :)

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 27, 2006 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Holy crap! I'm doing well?

That's two good ones in a row... unfortunately, since I usually try not to anger the woofing gods.

1. Series outcome (4 games): jays 3, a's 1
2. Best pitching match-up: friday
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? one
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 4/2/3
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: roy halladay
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: v. wells
7. Thursday's attendance:* 12,131
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7/3
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? no
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? toronto
11. Who wins on AN Day? toronto
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? no
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? no

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 26, 2006 4:18 PM PDT reply actions

i suck

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/1
2. Best pitching match-up: Janssen/Zito
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning?2
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s):7/2/5
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Blanton
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
7. Thursday's attendance:* 18,352
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER:6/4
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? No
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings?A's
11. Who wins on AN Day? A's!
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Thomas
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? Yes

My.....Space?

by ohad on Jul 26, 2006 4:21 PM PDT reply actions

silly birdies...

GOG #16: A's vs. Blue Jays

1. Series outcome (4 games): Split - 2 each
2. Best pitching match-up: Friday
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? two
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 6/2/4
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Zito
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Glaus
7. Thursday's attendance: 17,374
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/3
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Nope
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? Blue Jays
11. Who wins on AN Day? A's
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Big Hurt
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? Yes

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 26, 2006 4:31 PM PDT reply actions

Here we go..missed the last one

Series outcome (4 games): Split 2-2
Best pitching match-up: Thurs (Lilly - Blanton)
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5/2/5
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Roy Halladay
Blue Jay with the most hits: Catalanatto
Thursday's attendance:* 17,777
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7/3
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? No
Which team's starters pitch more innings? Oakland
Who wins on AN Day? Toronto
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Glaus
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 26, 2006 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

I forgot to do the last one.

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3, Jay's 1
Best pitching match-up: Blanton, Lilly
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 1
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5H/1HR/3RBI
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Zito
Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
Thursday's attendance:* 18,510
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 5.2IP, 3ER
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? yes
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? Jays
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? no
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? no

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Jul 26, 2006 5:22 PM PDT reply actions

"4 Jays out at home dooms Lilly"

Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
Best pitching match-up: Blanton/Lilly
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 1
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5/2/4
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Halladay 6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Overbay
Thursday's attendance:* 14,827
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7/2
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? No 10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? Jays
Who wins on AN Day? Jays
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Frank Thomas!
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

by mikeA on Jul 26, 2006 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

I WON??!??!?!

If I had known that, I would have bought one of those plasma TV raffle tickets.

GOG #16: A's vs. Blue Jays

Series outcome (4 games): OAK 3-1
Best pitching match-up: Lilly / Blanton
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 7/2/5
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Big Joe
Blue Jay with the most hits: V. Wells
Thursday's attendance: 19,000 <sigh>
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7/4
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
Which team's starters pitch more innings? OAK
Who wins on AN Day? TOR
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Big Healthy
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

by Flyin As on Jul 26, 2006 6:09 PM PDT reply actions

GO A's

Series outcome (4 games): 3-1 A's
Best pitching match-up: Lilly-Blanton
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 6/2/5
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Zito
Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
Thursday's attendance:* 23,500
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6 2/3 / 3 ER
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? A's
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? No
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

by hit it long T on Jul 26, 2006 6:31 PM PDT reply actions

long time but back in it!

1. Series outcome (4 games): 2-2 Split
2. Best pitching match-up: Lilly-Blanton
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? 1
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 6/2/4
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Halladay
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Catalanatto
7. Thursday's attendance:* 18760
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7 / 3 ER
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? No
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? Jays
11. Who wins on AN Day? Jays
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Vernon Wells
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 26, 2006 6:41 PM PDT reply actions

I'm back!

Series outcome (4 games): A's win 3
Best pitching match-up: Halladay/Saarloos
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5/1/2
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Blanton
Blue Jay with the most hits: Glaus
Thursday's attendance:* 19,334
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/1
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yep
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? A's {crosses fingers}
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? Big Hurt
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

See you at AN Day! Go A's

"Maybe if I lay here in the dirt, nobody will notice I've forgotten how to hit" ~Crosby in ANtics

by streetfan on Jul 26, 2006 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Pitching matchup

By "Saarloos," of course I mean "Komine" or whoever actually gets to pitch on Sunday! That's still my guess.

(Yes, I realize this is waay after we WON the 1st game, yay)

"Maybe if I lay here in the dirt, nobody will notice I've forgotten how to hit" ~Crosby in ANtics

by streetfan on Jul 27, 2006 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Haven't seen any Blue Jays this summer...

prolly cuz they're gonna get killed!!

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
Best pitching match-up: Jannsen vs Zito
How many games decided after the 7th inning? One
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 3/2/6
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Halladay
Blue Jay with the most hits: Glaus
Thursday's attendance:*15000
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/4
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? No
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? A's
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Wells
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? Yes!

"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jul 26, 2006 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

no more negative points ever

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/1
Best pitching match-up: Lilly vs. Blanton
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 1
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 6/1/4
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Doc Halladay
Blue Jay with the most hits: Johnson
Thursday's attendance:* 17,597
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6.2/3
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? NO
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? Jays
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Big FT
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

"Was I thinkin' about the no decision? No man, I was pissed about that f***ing MONKEY!" ~Tim Hudson

by athleticsINky on Jul 26, 2006 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks for the linkitude, AsGirl :)

Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
Best pitching match-up: Sunday (Halladay vs. Mystery Pitcher)
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 3
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 8/3/10
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Calero
Blue Jay with the most hits: Glaus
Thursday's attendance: 18,064
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/2
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? yes
Which team's starters pitch more innings? Jays
Who wins on AN Day? Jays
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? yes... Frank
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? yes

"He should have been out for blood, like a two-mouthed bear at a monkey eating contest!" ~ McFood

by Poppy on Jul 26, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

uh... #12 would be Frank THOMAS

(I forgot the Jays have a Frank, too...)

"He should have been out for blood, like a two-mouthed bear at a monkey eating contest!" ~ McFood

by Poppy on Jul 26, 2006 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Since "Mystery Pitcher" = Komine...

...Sunday's matchup is Halladay-Komine. And I'm going to stick with that one.

"He should have been out for blood, like a two-mouthed bear at a monkey eating contest!" ~ McFood

by Poppy on Jul 27, 2006 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions

i missed last week

Series outcome (4 games): Blue Jays 3/4
Best pitching match-up: Lilly-Blanton
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 7/2/4
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Blanton
Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
Thursday's attendance:* 17,636
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/3
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? No
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? A's
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Frankie T.
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

The A's are my friends.

by Daveed on Jul 26, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions

lets go oakland

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. Best pitching match-up: Lilly/Joe
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5/2/4
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Zito
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Vernon Wells
7. Thursday's attendance:* 19,253
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6.2/2
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Nope
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? Oak
11. Who wins on AN Day? Oak
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? Frankie T
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? Yep

RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Jul 26, 2006 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

Jays!

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. Best pitching match-up: Lilly/Blanton
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5/3/6
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Zito
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
7. Thursday's attendance:* 17,500
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7/4
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
11. Who wins on AN Day? A's
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? No. If so, who?
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 26, 2006 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

i forgot to do the boston series...

Series outcome (4 games):3-1 A's

Best pitching match-up:Blanton - Lilly

How many games decided after the 7th inning?
1 game

H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s):
Thomas 4/1/3

Name ANY pitcher who records a win: taking a HUGH risk, but Loazia

Blue Jay with the most hits:vernon wells

Thursday's attendance:* sold out?

Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER:6/4

Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game?yes

Which team's starters pitch more innings?A's

Who wins on AN Day?Oakland A's

Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?Swisher

Is DJ called up by the end of the series?yes

by Mr Athletics on Jul 26, 2006 11:27 PM PDT reply actions

Coo Coo Kachoo.

# Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
# Best pitching match-up: Lilly/Blanton
# How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
# H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 6/1/4
# Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Halladay
# Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
# Thursday's attendance:* 17867
# Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 3.2/5
# Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
# Which team's starters pitch more innings? Oakland
# Who wins on AN Day? Toronto
# Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Thomas
# Is DJ called up by the end of the series? Yes

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on Jul 26, 2006 11:56 PM PDT reply actions

Bring it, baby!

Series outcome (4 games): A's take 3 out of 4
Best pitching match-up: Halladay v. Saarloos
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 4/1/2
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Z
Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
Thursday's attendance:* 20,000
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/4
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Nope
Which team's starters pitch more innings? OAK
Who wins on AN Day? A's
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Wells
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

by anomaly_kat on Jul 27, 2006 12:20 AM PDT reply actions

Um, never mind this...

Best pitching match-up: Halladay v. Saarloos

Since I just heard that Komine is starting that day, I'll now say Lilly v. Blanton

by anomaly_kat on Jul 27, 2006 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah.

I'm thinking about that now, too...

"He should have been out for blood, like a two-mouthed bear at a monkey eating contest!" ~ McFood

by Poppy on Jul 27, 2006 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions

...thinking...

"He should have been out for blood, like a two-mouthed bear at a monkey eating contest!" ~ McFood

by Poppy on Jul 27, 2006 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Just like the A's I've been bad recently

Series outcome (4 games):
Split
Best pitching match-up:
Lilly-Blanton
How many games decided after the 7th inning?
2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s):
2/1/4
Name ANY pitcher who records a win:
Zito
Blue Jay with the most hits:
Vernon
Thursday's attendance:*
26,000
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER:
6/4
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game?
No
Which team's starters pitch more innings?
A's
Who wins on AN Day?
Toronto
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?
Yes, Glaus
Is DJ called up by the end of the series?
No

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton

by vignette17 on Jul 27, 2006 2:18 AM PDT reply actions

I'll give it a shot

3-1 A's
Halladay-Komine
1
5/1/3
Justin Ducscherer
Eric Hinske
21,000
6.1/4
No
Toronto
A's
Yes, Swisher
No

Gary's Furniture gon hook you up with discount priced furniture....UP, IN, HERE

by walk off bunt on Jul 27, 2006 2:48 AM PDT reply actions

I sucked and the A's still lost 2/3. Ugh!

1. Series outcome (4 games): Blue Jays 4, A's 0
2. Best pitching match-up: Halladay vs Komine
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? 4 (aren't all games decided in the 9th?)
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 4/1/3
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Speier
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
7. Thursday's attendance:* 15,000
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7/2
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes (Sunday)
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? Blue Jays
11. Who wins on AN Day? Blue Jays (Speier)
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Wells
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

by WaddellCanseco on Jul 27, 2006 4:05 AM PDT reply actions

I stink at these!

Series outcome (4 games): even 2-2

Best pitching match-up: Ted Lilly/Joe Blanton

How many games decided after the 7th inning? 1

H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5/1/4

Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Joe Blanton

Blue Jay with the most hits: Vernon Wells

Thursday's attendance:* 36,129

Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6.2/3ER

Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? No

Which team's starters pitch more innings? Oakland

Who wins on AN Day? Toronto

Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Vernon Wells

Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

Proudly celebrating my 20th year as an A's fan.

by bzn5150 on Jul 27, 2006 5:22 AM PDT reply actions

Do the GOG

1. Series outcome (4 games): split
2. Best pitching match-up: Lilly/Blanton
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 8/1/6
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Zito, Blanton, Accardo, Ryan
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
7. Thursday's attendance:* 16,055
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/4
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
11. Who wins on AN Day? Blue Jays
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes. Wells.
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No.

Nothing says fun like Premium Meat!

by lurkerD on Jul 27, 2006 7:19 AM PDT reply actions

Toronto's team avg = .295

We don't have a single player hitting that well. Just sayin'.

1. Series outcome (4 games): split
2. Best pitching match-up: Blanton/Lilly
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning?: 2
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 3/1/3
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Halladay
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
7. Thursday's attendance:* 14,500
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6.2/3
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game?: no
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings?: Toronto
11. Who wins on AN Day?: Toronto
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?: yes, Wells
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series?: no

A's 2006 record when I attend: 6-6

by peanut gallery on Jul 27, 2006 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

will i win this one?

1. Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
2. Best pitching match-up: Lilly-Blanton
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5/1/3
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Saarloos
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
7. Thursday's attendance:* 23,001
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/2
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? Jays'
11. Who wins on AN Day? A's
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Nope
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? Nope

When the lights...go down...in the city...

by senork on Jul 27, 2006 1:34 PM PDT reply actions

A bird in hand is worth two pictures named bush

Series outcome (4 games): 3-1 A's

Best pitching match-up:Blanton vs. Lilly

How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2

H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s):5-2-7

Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Zito

Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells

Thursday's attendance: 13,250

Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/4

Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? no

Which team's starters pitch more innings? Oakland

Who wins on AN Day? Halliday

Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Thomas

Is DJ called up by the end of the series? no

"The game was closer than the score indicated" - Dizzy Dean after a 1-0 game

by broncobert on Jul 27, 2006 1:49 PM PDT reply actions

great way to waste time at work

Series outcome: A's win 3 of 4
Best pitching match-up: Zito v. Janssen
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 7H / 2HR / 5RBI
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Halladay
Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
Thursday's attendance: 14,000
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7IP / 4ER
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
Which team's starters pitch more innings? Oakland
Who wins on AN Day? Toronto
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Frank Thomas
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

by colin on Jul 27, 2006 2:26 PM PDT reply actions

big series

Series outcome (4 games): Split
Best pitching match-up: Halladay / Komine
How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 5H, 1HR, 4RBI
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Barry Zito
Blue Jay with the most hits: Rios
Thursday's attendance:* 18,750
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7IP/2ER
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? Jays
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? No
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No (poor DJ)

by Eric in Atlanta on Jul 27, 2006 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

This should be interesting...

Series outcome (4 games): Split, 2-2
Best pitching match-up: Halladay vs. Saarloos*
How many games decided after the 7th inning? One
H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 6/1/4
Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Barry Zito
Blue Jay with the most hits: Vernon Wells
Thursday's attendance:* 18,777
Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/4
Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? Yes
Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
Who wins on AN Day? Blue Jays
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Wells
Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

* - According to A's site Thursday evening.

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 27, 2006 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

The worst team in Canada

GOG #16: A's vs. Blue Jays

1. Series outcome (4 games): Split
2. Best pitching match-up: Lilly/Blanton
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? 1
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 7/2/5
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Z
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
7. Thursday's attendance: 17K
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 7/4
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? No
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? A's
11. Who wins on AN Day? Jays
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Bradley
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

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The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Jul 27, 2006 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

Change #4

To 7/1/5

Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Jul 27, 2006 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions

GOG #16: A's vs. Blue Jays

1. Series outcome (4 games): 3-1 A's
2. Best pitching match-up: Blanton/Liily
3. How many games decided after the 7th inning? 2
4. H/HR/RBI for the A's cleanup hitter(s): 6/2/8
5. Name ANY pitcher who records a win: Halladay
6. Blue Jay with the most hits: Wells
7. Thursday's attendance: 22K
8. Lilly vs. his former team -- IP/ER: 6/3
9. Does Chavy bat 3rd/4th in any game? YEs
10. Which team's starters pitch more innings? Jays
11. Who wins on AN Day? Jays
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Thomas
13. Is DJ called up by the end of the series? No

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by OaklandInvader on Jul 27, 2006 7:07 PM PDT reply actions