GOG #22: On to KC!

by AsGirl on Aug 16, 2006 11:46 PM PDT

GOG #22: A's @Royals

Series outcome (4 games):
A's reliever to have the best series:
Runs scored in the highest scoring game:
HR for the A's:
IP by the Royals pen:
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI:
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5:
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2*
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings?
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH?
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen?
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos?

*No need to specify score. Just state whether the A's win or lose.

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 2:09 PM PT Friday.
LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #21 Results: A's vs. Mariners (Link)

Series outcome: A's sweep. Again.
Run differential for the A's in the series: +14
Worst outing by an M's starter: Pineiro
Zito's line -- ER/K/BB: 4/4/2
How many starters pitch into the 7th? None
Athletic with the most RBI: Swisher
Outcome of the LAA @Texas series (2 games): Split
Doubles for each team: A's 8/M's 5
Better series -- Big Hurt or Ibanez? Thomas
More runs scored -- Ichiro or Kendall? Neither player scored a run. No points.
Does either team get shut out in a game? Yes
Team to make more pitching changes: A's
Swisher hits a HR? Yes

Scores:
AsGirl 6
kinselofant 5
high street 10
oaklandbbfan 5
Flyin As 6
Mr. Athletics 6
Oaktownmagical07 8
lerei 10
jme 5
harenshair 9
ohad 3
blueconversechucks 4
SanTropez 4
broncobert 8
rolliedigits 1
Philip Christy 9
Noodler29 12 (Winner!)
norcaldevilasu 3
eamb 2
gigglingone 6
Kimberly 2
mkt 11
WaddellCanseco 6
F171615 11
Poppy 2
bzn5150 6
lurkerD 6
TurnTwo 7
signmebilly 9
FreeSeatUpgrade 6
peanut gallery 6
streetfan 3
FormerHuntsvilleStar 5
Robb 0
JLaff 9
athleticsINky 10
misfit toy 5

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my picks

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Gaudin
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11
4. HR for the A's: 7
5. IP by the Royals pen: 11
6. Kotsay's series -- 3/3/3:
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 6
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's Win Both
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? No
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Teahen
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saarloos

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by bballfanr33 on Aug 16, 2006 11:59 PM PDT reply actions

My turn...

Series outcome (4 games): 2-2
A's reliever to have the best series: Street
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11
HR for the A's: 6
IP by the Royals pen: 12.2
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/3/3
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 10
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: A's win both
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? No
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

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by AsGirl on Aug 17, 2006 12:13 AM PDT reply actions

I've never done this before

but I've always had fun just checking it out... so... I'm gonna try this time-- holla.

Series outcome (4 games): 3 wins, 1 loss
A's reliever to have the best series: Kennedy
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 8
HR for the A's: 5
IP by the Royals pen: 18
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/2/3
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 7
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: A's win both
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Swisher
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

by ConditionOakland on Aug 17, 2006 12:25 AM PDT reply actions

I totally screwed up the M's series

1. Series outcome (4 games): 3-1 A's
2. A's reliever to have the best series: The Duke!
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 14
4. HR for the A's: 6
5. IP by the Royals pen: 17 2/3
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 6/3/3
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 10
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's win/A's lose
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Oh yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? sure
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes! Thomas - I predict 3
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

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by Philip Christy on Aug 17, 2006 1:25 AM PDT reply actions

Six points! I'm improving...

1. Series outcome (4 games): Royals 4, Athletics 0
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Kennedy
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 14
4. HR for the A's: 3
5. IP by the Royals pen: 15
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/3/3
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 7
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* Royals/Royals
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes (Saarloos)
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes (Scutaro)
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes (Shealy)
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 17, 2006 3:16 AM PDT reply actions

I'm going to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come

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

A's reliever to have the best series: Street

Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 15

HR for the A's: 6

IP by the Royals pen: 13

Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 3/1/1

Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 9

Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* 2 wins for the A's

Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? No

Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No

Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen

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

Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

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

by bzn5150 on Aug 17, 2006 6:47 AM PDT reply actions

Trying Again

Series outcome (4 games): A's /3-1 (I hope)
A's reliever to have the best series: Street
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11
HR for the A's: 4
IP by the Royals pen: 14
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/3/2
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 10
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Split: A'/KC
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? Yes,Thomas
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

by oaklandbbfan on Aug 17, 2006 7:40 AM PDT reply actions

Do the gog

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/4
2. A's reliever to have the best series: The Duke
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11
4. HR for the A's: 4
5. IP by the Royals pen: 16
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 6/2/3
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 15
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* Win/Win
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? No
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes. Big Hurt
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saarloos

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by lurkerD on Aug 17, 2006 7:53 AM PDT reply actions

My Picks

1.    Series outcome (4 games): Oakland takes 3 of 4
2.    A's reliever to have the best series: H. Street
3.    Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 12
4.    HR for the A's: 4
5.    IP by the Royals pen: 13 IP
6.    Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 4 H, 3 R, 2 RBI
7.    Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 10
8.    Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's win game 1, KC wins game 2
9.    Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
10.    Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
11.    Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12.    Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Frank Thomas
13.    Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

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by norcaldevilasu on Aug 17, 2006 8:58 AM PDT reply actions

YAY FOR DOUBLEHEADERS!!!

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3, KC 1
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Duke
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 12
4. HR for the A's: 5
5. IP by the Royals pen: 16
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 7/4/3
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 15
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2 A's take both
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahan
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Swisher
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

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by gigglingone on Aug 17, 2006 9:23 AM PDT reply actions

Guesses

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/4
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Street
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 12
4. HR for the A's: 5
5. IP by the Royals pen: 14.1
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/2/3
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 10
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2 A's win both
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Thomas
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saarloos

by kinselofant on Aug 17, 2006 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

No time for a letdown

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Street
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 12
4. HR for the A's: 4
5. IP by the Royals pen: 12
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/1
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 9
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2*: A's win/A's win
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings?: yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH?: no
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen?: Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?: yes, Thomas
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos?: Loaiza

A's 2006 record when I attend: 8-7

by peanut gallery on Aug 17, 2006 9:48 AM PDT reply actions

Love this schedule

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's sweep
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Kiko
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 14
4. HR for the A's: 3
5. IP by the Royals pen: 15.2
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 6/3/3
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 11
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2 A's W/A's W
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? For KC, yes. For OAK, no
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? All-Star shoulda been, Mark Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? No
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? 'Loos

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by JLaff on Aug 17, 2006 9:56 AM PDT reply actions

Runner Up! Yeah!

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Gaudin
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 16
4. HR for the A's: 7
5. IP by the Royals pen: 11.2
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 6/4/2
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 9
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's sweep
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? Yes If so, who? Thomas
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saaaarloooos

Day to day

by oblique on Aug 17, 2006 10:04 AM PDT reply actions

Hmmm...

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Kiko
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 13
4. HR for the A's: 6
5. IP by the Royals pen: 16
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/3/3
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 12
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's Win / A's Win
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Thomas
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saarloos

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by Kimberly on Aug 17, 2006 10:12 AM PDT reply actions

let's see if i can beat my 1 score of last time

1. Series outcome (4 games): 3-1 A's
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Duke
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 16
4. HR for the A's: 6
5. IP by the Royals pen: 17.1
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/4/4
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 13
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* Royals Win/A's Win
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Berroa
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Swisher
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saarloos

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by rolliedigits on Aug 17, 2006 10:42 AM PDT reply actions

2 points!? I guess that's a good thing actually

1. Series outcome (4 games): KC sweeps
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Sick
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11-6 (17)
4. HR for the A's: 2
5. IP by the Royals pen: 8 2/3
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/1
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 6
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* 5-1KC, 11-6KC
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes, Blanton
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teaman
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Emil
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saars

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by eamb on Aug 17, 2006 11:06 AM PDT reply actions

OA v. KCR

Royals 0 - Athletics 4
Calero
15
5
20
7/4/3
20
Royals 0 - Athletics 2
No
No
Berroa
Yes. Thomas)
Loaiza

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by signmebilly on Aug 17, 2006 12:02 PM PDT reply actions

Royal Speedbump

Series outcome (4 games): Split

A's reliever to have the best series: Duke

Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 15

HR for the A's:7

IP by the Royals pen: 14.2

Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/3/3

Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 7

Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* L/W

Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes

Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No

Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Berroa

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

Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

by Rickeyfan on Aug 17, 2006 12:04 PM PDT reply actions

Lets do it

Series outcome (4 games): A's Sweep
A's reliever to have the best series: Street
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 16
HR for the A's: 7
IP by the Royals pen: 14
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/2/2
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 5
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's win both
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes Bradley
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

by hit it long T on Aug 17, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions

Back in the game...

Series outcome (4 games): 2-2 Split
A's reliever to have the best series: Duchsherer
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 13
HR for the A's: 6
IP by the Royals pen: 14
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/3/2
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 14
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2*: Game 1 A's 6-2, Game 2 KC 7-4
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Chavez
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saarloos

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 17, 2006 12:28 PM PDT reply actions

GO(G) A'S!

GOG #22: A's @Royals

Series outcome (4 games): OAK 3-1
A's reliever to have the best series: Kennedy
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 12
HR for the A's: 7
IP by the Royals pen: 14
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/2/3
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 12
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* Win / Win situation for Oakland
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes; Ellis
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza <crosses fingers>

by Flyin As on Aug 17, 2006 1:11 PM PDT reply actions

double header here we come!!!

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

A's reliever to have the best series:Dushcerererer

Runs scored in the highest scoring game:8 runs

HR for the A's:5

IP by the Royals pen:13 Innings

Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI:5/3/2

Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5:5

Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2*
A's take 2 games

Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings?Nope

Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH?
Yes
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen?Teahen

Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?
Yes, Chavez!!!
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos?Loaiza

by Mr Athletics on Aug 17, 2006 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

It is hot!

Series outcome (4 games): Split
A's reliever to have the best series: Calero
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 10
HR for the A's: 4
IP by the Royals pen: 12
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/1/2
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 4
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Win/Loss
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? No
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Berroa
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Chavez
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

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by OaktownRajah on Aug 17, 2006 1:23 PM PDT reply actions

winning streak: 10

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's sweep
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Calero
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 17
4. HR for the A's: 7
5. IP by the Royals pen: 15
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 6/3/2
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 14
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's/A's
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? no
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? yes, Thomas
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Los Kirk

by harenshair on Aug 17, 2006 1:55 PM PDT reply actions

Goin' to Kansas City...

...Kansas City, here I come!

Well, not me actually...

Series outcome (4 games): Athletics 3, Royals 1
A's reliever to have the best series: Justin Duchscherer
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 13
HR for the A's: Eight
IP by the Royals pen: 16
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/4/3
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 22
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's win/A's win
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? No
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yes
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Swisher
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 17, 2006 1:58 PM PDT reply actions

picks

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3 KC 1
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Street
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 14
4. HR for the A's: 6
5. IP by the Royals pen: 19
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 7/4/2
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 14
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* 1-1
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? no
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? yes
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Swisher and Thomas
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loiza

by Spidz34 on Aug 17, 2006 2:26 PM PDT reply actions

KC...

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/4
A's reliever to have the best series: Duke
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 10
HR for the A's: 3
IP by the Royals pen: 12
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/3/3
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 8
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2 A's win/A's win
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? no
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? yes
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? yes, Frank Thomas
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

by high street on Aug 17, 2006 3:12 PM PDT reply actions

Tied for second runner up. WOO!

Series outcome:A's sweep

A's reliever to have the best series:Duke

Runs scored in the highest scoring game:12

HR for the A's:5

IP by the Royals pen:14

Kotsay's series - 6H/4R/3RBI

A's runs in innings 1-5: 10

Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: A's win/A's win

Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings?no

Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH?yes

Better series --Teahen

Does a player hit more than 1 HR-Big Hurt

Better outing -- Loaiza

by lerei on Aug 17, 2006 3:22 PM PDT reply actions

go a's

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1 2. A's reliever to have the best series: Duke 3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11 4. HR for the A's: 6 5. IP by the Royals pen: 12 2/3 6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/2/2 7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5:11 8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's/A's 9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes 10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No 11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen 12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? No 13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

RIP MAC DRE, BILL KING, AND 2006 FIELD

by jme on Aug 17, 2006 3:39 PM PDT reply actions

beach time

GOG #22: A's @Royals

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. A's reliever to have the best series: calaro
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 20
4. HR for the A's: 6
5. IP by the Royals pen: 15
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 6/3/2
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 23
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's win both
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? yes
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? yes, bradley
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

by dbeach13 on Aug 17, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

OMG!! I won?!?!? WHOA!

Series outcome (4 games): A's 3/KC 1 (even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while!)
A's reliever to have the best series: Kennedy
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 15
HR for the A's: 7
IP by the Royals pen: 12
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/4/5
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 16
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* W/L
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yep
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? Yep
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahan
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yup--Swish!
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Los Kirk

by anomaly_kat on Aug 17, 2006 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

imperial ousting

Series outcome (4 games): A's sweep
A's reliever to have the best series: H. Street
Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 14
HR for the A's: 6
IP by the Royals pen: 13.2
Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 6/4/2
Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 10
Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's win/A's win
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? yes
Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? no
Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? yes. N. Swisher
Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? E. Loaiza

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by F171615 on Aug 17, 2006 10:11 PM PDT reply actions

I thought monarchy was a thing of the past.

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

A's reliever to have the best series:Duch

Runs scored in the highest scoring game:9

HR for the A's:5

IP by the Royals pen:18

Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI:3/4/2

Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5:14

Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2*
A's sweep
Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings?yes

Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH?yes

Better series -- Berroa or Teahen?Teahen always seems to have a great series against us

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

Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos?Loaiza

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

by broncobert on Aug 18, 2006 10:04 AM PDT reply actions

Strap on your racing GOGgles and enjoy the ride

1. Series outcome (4 games): A's 3-1
2. A's reliever to have the best series: Duke
3. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 16
4. HR for the A's: 4
5. IP by the Royals pen: 12
6. Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 4/2/2
7. Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 12
8. Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* split
9. Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? Yes
10. Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? No
11. Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Thomas
13. Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Loaiza

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by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 18, 2006 11:10 AM PDT reply actions

alrite....

1.    Series outcome (4 games): 3/1 A's
2.    A's reliever to have the best series: Calero
3.    Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 22
4.    HR for the A's: 6
5.    IP by the Royals pen: 15
6.    Kotsay's series -- H/R/RBI: 5/2/3
7.    Scoring early (and often?) -- A's runs in innings 1-5: 12
8.    Outcome of Friday's doubleheader: Game 1/Game2* A's/ A's
9.    Does a starter fail to complete at least 5 innings? yes
10.    Do the A's commit an error in Game 2 of the DH? NO
11.    Better series -- Berroa or Teahen? Teahen
12.    Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, out on a limb, Milton Bradley
13.    Better outing -- Loaiza or Saarloos? Saarlos

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by littleA on Aug 18, 2006 12:44 PM PDT reply actions