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GOG #24: Stay Hot In Texas

GOG #24:  A's @Rangers

  1. Series outcome:
  2. Most LOB in a game by the A's:
  3. Athletic with the most XBH:
  4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning:
  5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI:
  6. IP by the Texas starters:
  7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series:
  8. Zito's IP/ER:
  9. Team to hit into more DPs:
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee?
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla?
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?
  13. Is there a one run game?

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 game time on Friday.
LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #23 Results:  A's @Blue Jays  (Link)

  1. Series outcome:  A's win 2/3
  2. Best pitching match-up:  Burnett vs.Halsey
  3. Athletic with the most RBI:  Bradley
  4. Starter to allow the most hits and walks:  Haren
  5. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:  6
  6. A's OF to have the best series:  Kielty.  Partial credit for Payton and Bradley
  7. Haren's ER/K/BB:  9ER/4K/2BB
  8. Errors for each team:  1 error by each team
  9. Does BJ Ryan get a 3+ out save?  Yes
  10. Do the A's score more runs in innings 1-4 or 5-9?  1-4
  11. More XBH -- Glaus or Wells?  Wells
  12. Does a player have a 3 hit game?  Yes
  13. Better series -- Crosby or Ellis? Answer pending poll results. ;)

Scores:
Flyin As  12  
JLaff  8
Kimberly  11
flipper33  5
zaniac  8
bzn5150  5
kinselofant  11
OaktownPower  7
jme  9
AsGirl  -1
mkt  6
athleticsINky  3
scutaroknowstheway  7
ohad  10
HollywoodOz  9
TurnTwo  8
pinkfloyd  7
Robb  6
lerei  8
Jjjsixsix  8
Noodler29  10
Philip Christy 7
WhiteElephantGuy  4
F171615  5
WaddellCanseco  2
Poppy  6
franks a lot  7
peanut gallery  4
signmebilly  5
high street  3
norcaldevilasu  3
gigglingone  5
Athletics fan and runner  4
arch  9
Rickeyfan  9
dbeach13  2
FormerHuntsvilleStar  1
misfit toy  7

Poll
(Question #13 of GOG #23) Better series - - Ellis or Crosby?
Ellis... he stayed healthy
15 votes
Crosby
5 votes
No points, since Crosby got hurt
8 votes

28 votes | Poll has closed

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Negative score! <Slits wrists>
  1. Series outcome:  A's 2/3
  2. Most LOB in a game by the A's:  13
  3. Athletic with the most XBH:  Swisher
  4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning:  2
  5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI:  3/0/3
  6. IP by the Texas starters:  18.1
  7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series:  NYY wins 2/3
  8. Zito's IP/ER:  6.2/4
  9. Team to hit into more DPs:  Texas
  10. Better series -- M. Young or Lee?  Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla?  Eaton
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?  No
  13. Is there a one run game?  No

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

"I think every memeber of AN should send every memeber of LL 20 bucks." ~ Goose on LL

by AsGirl on Aug 23, 2006 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow! Has that ever happened to you before?!
I'm bewildered!

You should give points for Ellis on the last one, btw... since "better series" isn't specifically defined...  ;)

They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid.

by Poppy on Aug 23, 2006 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree.
Ellis played, therefore, he played better. :)

by Flyin As on Aug 23, 2006 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

What the heck...
Let's have a poll!  :D
"I think every memeber of AN should send every memeber of LL 20 bucks." ~ Goose on LL

by AsGirl on Aug 23, 2006 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're doing the scoring!
If you just slipped yourself the odd point here and there, do you think anybody would even notice?
"the poop stain on the collective AN pantalones." -ohad

by ArakSOT on Aug 24, 2006 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah right.
I have trouble sleeping at night as it is... do you think I could cheat and live in peace?  </Guilty conscious>
"I think every memeber of AN should send every memeber of LL 20 bucks." ~ Goose on LL

by AsGirl on Aug 24, 2006 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way to rub salt in my wound, Poppy.
<SOBS>

Negative score.  Not even a zero!  It had to be less than zero!  

Heh.  Yes, I have had negative scores before.  Once last year, and once this year.  Now it's twice.  Yuck.  

"I think every memeber of AN should send every memeber of LL 20 bucks." ~ Goose on LL

by AsGirl on Aug 23, 2006 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, my score may have been positive...
...but it tied the score of someone (mkt) who was trying to lose.
They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid.

by Poppy on Aug 23, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Big series this weekend
GOG #24:  A's @Rangers
  1. Series outcome: OAK 3-0
  2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 9
  3. Athletic with the most XBH: Swish
  4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 2
  5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 4/1/2
  6. IP by the Texas starters: 16
  7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: NYY 2-1
  8. Zito's IP/ER: 6.2/5
  9. Team to hit into more DPs: TEX
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Michael freakin' Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
  13. Is there a one run game? Yes

by Flyin As on Aug 23, 2006 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Whee!
  1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
  2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 15
  3. Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley
  4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 7
  5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 5/1/5
  6. IP by the Texas starters: 16.1
  7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: ANA 2/3
  8. Zito's IP/ER: 7.2/4
  9. Team to hit into more DPs: OAK
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Eaton
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? Yup
  13. Is there a one run game? Nope

by anomaly_kat on Aug 23, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Guesses
   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 10
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 1
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 4/0/2
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 17
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: Yankees 2/3
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 7/2
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: A's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
  13. Is there a one run game? Yes

by kinselofant on Aug 23, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

GO A'S!!!
Series outcome:2-1 A's

Most LOB in a game by the A's: 8

Athletic with the most XBH: Payton

Total runs scored in the 9th inning:3

Chavy's series -- 4H/1HR/2RBI

IP by the Texas starters: 17

Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series:NY sweeps

Zito's 7IP/3ER

Team to hit into more DPs: A's

Better series -Lee

More runs allowed --Padilla

Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?no

Is there a one run game?yes

by lerei on Aug 23, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

The lonely rangers after tonto
Series outcome:A's sweep

Most LOB in a game by the A's: 12

Athletic with the most XBH: bradley

Total runs scored in the 9th inning:4

Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 5/0/3

IP by the Texas starters:13

Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series:nyy 2 - ang 1

Zito's IP/ER:7/2

Team to hit into more DPs:A's

Better series -- Young or Lee? Young

More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla

Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?no

Is there a one run game? yes, we are the A's

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

by broncobert on Aug 23, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

going to toronto, down to texas, down to BYAHHH!
Series outcome:2-1 A's

Most LOB in a game by the A's:Swisher

Athletic with the most XBH:Chavez

Total runs scored in the 9th inning:3 runs

Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI:6/0/4

IP by the Texas starters:18 inns

Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series:NY Sweep!

Zito's IP/ER:8/6

Team to hit into more DPs:Texas

Better series -- Young or Lee?Lee

More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla?Padilla

Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?No

Is there a one run game?yes

Where Gonna Go to Washington D.C. and take back the white house!...Yeyahhh! - Howard Dean

by Mr Athletics on Aug 23, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Somehow I doubled my total from last time.
Perhaps I should try more to get them all wrong...

   1. Series outcome:  A's 2-1
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's:  11
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: Chavez
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 6
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 5/2/8
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 18
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: LAA 2-1
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 6.2/2
   9. Team to hit into more DPs:  A's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? Yes
  13. Is there a one run game? Yes

Day to day

by oblique on Aug 23, 2006 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

fun.
   1. Series outcome: texas 3, oakland 0
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 34
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: what if i say kendall?
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: zero
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 1/0/1
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 22 1/3
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: anaheim 2, new york 1
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 2.2/5
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: oakland
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? mike young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? tie
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? yes
  13. Is there a one run game? no

if i win, it's not a good thing.

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

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 23, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

34 for #2 should read 14.
although 34 would be amusing...
"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 23, 2006 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

texas
Series outcome:Oak 2/3
Most LOB in a game by the A's: 7
Athletic with the most XBH: Chavez
Total runs scored in the 9th inning:2
Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI:5/1/3
IP by the Texas starters:16 1/3
Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: 2/3 LAA
Zito's IP/ER:6 2/3IP/ 3eER
Team to hit into more DPs:OAK
Better series -- Young or Lee?Young
More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?nope
Is there a one run game?nope
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on Aug 23, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

MUST....BEAT....RANGERS!
   1. Series outcome: A's win 2-1
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 10
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 4
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 4/0/3
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 15
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: Yankees 2-1
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 7/2
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: A's, duh
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? Yes
  13. Is there a one run game? yes
"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 23, 2006 10:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Beware the Ides of Volquez
   1. Series outcome:  TEX 2 - A's 1
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's:  Swish
   3. Athletic with the most XBH:  Bradley
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning:  4
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI:  3/0/1
   6. IP by the Texas starters:  15
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series:  LAA 2 - NYY 1
   8. Zito's IP/ER:  6/4
   9. Team to hit into more DPs:  A's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee?  Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla?  Eaton
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?  Yes
  13. Is there a one run game?  Yes
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 23, 2006 10:52 PM PDT reply actions  

#2 should read 11
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 23, 2006 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Back in the saddle
I'll play again. How did I miss the last two? Oh yeah, summer school finals :(

Series outcome: A's win 2
Most LOB in a game by the A's: 7
Athletic with the most XBH: Chavy
Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 5 (ALL the 9th innings?)
Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 6/1/8
IP by the Texas starters: 16
Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: NYY sweep
Zito's IP/ER: 7/2
Team to hit into more DPs: A's
Better series -- Young or Lee?  Young
More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
Is there a one run game? Yes!

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

by streetfan on Aug 23, 2006 11:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Virgin
Be easy on me

   1. Series outcome: A's 2 - Texas 1 (Go with popular opinion)
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 10
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: Swisher
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 6
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 5/1/2
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 16
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: NYY 1 LAA 2
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 6.1+ / 4
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: Texas
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
  13. Is there a one run game? Yes

by dmcewan on Aug 23, 2006 11:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Back to the usual 2 points. That's good.
   1. Series outcome: Rangers 3, Athletics 0
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 10
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 2
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 3/0/2
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 17
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: Angels 3, Yankees 0
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 5/5
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: Rangers
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Eaton
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? Yes, Oakland
  13. Is there a one run game? Yes, Friday

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 24, 2006 3:46 AM PDT reply actions  

My Pics
Series outcome: 3-0 A's
Most LOB in a game by the A's: 11
Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley
Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 2
Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 4/1/2
IP by the Texas starters: 13
Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: NYY SWEEP!
Zito's IP/ER: 7/2
Team to hit into more DPs: A's
Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Eaton
Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
Is there a one run game? Yes, one
"The are only two places in this league. First place and no place." -Tom Seaver

by greekpride08 @ Athletics Nation on Aug 24, 2006 4:58 AM PDT reply actions  

Walker, Texas Ranger
1.) Series outcome: A's sweep
2.) Most LOB in a game by the A's: 8
3.) Athletic with the most XBH: Payton
4.) Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 4
5.) Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 3H/1HR/4RBI
6.) IP by the Texas starters: 17
7.) Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: Yanks 2, Angels 1
8.) Zito's IP/ER: 6IP/3ER
9.) Team to hit into more DPs: A's
10.) Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
11.) More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
12.) Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? yes
13.) Is there a one run game? yes
Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Aug 24, 2006 8:07 AM PDT reply actions  

Let's go Oakland!!!
Series outcome: A's sweep!

Most LOB in a game by the A's:  8

Athletic with the most XBH:  Bradley

Total runs scored in the 9th inning:  2

Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI:  3/1/4

IP by the Texas starters:  17 & 1/3

Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series:  Yankees 2-1

Zito's IP/ER:  6 & 2/3 w/ 3 ER

Team to hit into more DPs:  Oakland

Better series -- Young or Lee?  Lee

More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla?  Padilla

Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?  Yes...  Texas!

Is there a one run game?  Yes

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

by bzn5150 on Aug 24, 2006 9:07 AM PDT reply actions  

Let's blow this taco stand.
  1. Series outcome? A's 3-0
  2. Most LOB by A's? 7
  3. Athletic with most XBH? Chavez
  4. Total runs scored in 9th inning? 3
  5. Chavy's series H/HR/RBI? 6/2/6
  6. IP by Texas starters? 15
  7. Outcome of NYY @ Los Angeles of Anaheim of America of The World of The Universe of Existence Series? LAAAWUE 2-1
  8. Zito's IP/ER? 7/1
  9. Team to hit into more double plays? A's
  10. Better series, Young or Lee? Lee
  11. More runs allowed, Eaton or Padilla? Eaton
  12. Does a team blow a 4 run lead? No
  13. Is there a 1 run game? No
"It ain't easy chasing a dang Hall of Famer!" -Nick Swisher, reffering to his older brother, Frank Thomas

by The Lonesome Undertaker on Aug 24, 2006 9:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Here I go - Second time ever...
Series outcome: 2/3 A's

Most LOB in a game by the A's: 12

Athletic with the most XBH: Milton Bradley - 5

Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 4

Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 5/1/4

IP by the Texas starters: 14.2

Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: 2/3 NY

Zito's IP/ER: 6IP/4ER

Team to hit into more DPs: A's

Better series -- Young or Lee? Lee

More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Eaton

Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No

Is there a one run game? Yes - Two of them

by SD Erik on Aug 24, 2006 9:56 AM PDT reply actions  

Let's finish them off
   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 7
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 2
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 3/1/2
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 17
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: NYY 2/3
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 6.2/3
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: A's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee?: Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla?: Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?: no
  13. Is there a one run game?: yes
A's 2006 record when I attend: 8-7

by peanut gallery on Aug 24, 2006 10:53 AM PDT reply actions  

and the streak goes on...
  1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
  2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 11
  3. Athletic with the most XBH: Swishaaa!!!
  4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 3
  5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 6/0/3
  6. IP by the Texas starters: 16.2
  7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: Yanks 2/3
  8. Zito's IP/ER: 7/2
  9. Team to hit into more DPs: A's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Eaton
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? nope
  13. Is there a one run game? nope
"Guys like Street just don't grow on trees" ~ Ken Macha

by athleticsINky on Aug 24, 2006 1:28 PM PDT reply actions  

A's/Rangers
  1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
  2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 8
  3. Athletic with the most XBH: Chavy
  4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 5
  5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 5/1/3
  6. IP by the Texas starters: 17
  7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: NYY 2/3
  8. Zito's IP/ER: 7/3
  9. Team to hit into more DPs: A's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? yes
  13. Is there a one run game? no

by high street on Aug 24, 2006 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

{blindfolded, throws darts at the GOGboard}
  1. Series outcome: A's 2-1
  2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 11
  3. Athletic with the most XBH: Payton
  4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 5
  5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 6/1/7
  6. IP by the Texas starters: 16
  7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: NY sweeps! please please please please please...
  8. Zito's IP/ER: 7/3
  9. Team to hit into more DPs: A's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? yes
  13. Is there a one run game? yes isn't there always?
They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid.

by Poppy on Aug 24, 2006 5:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Texas
  1.   Series outcome: A's 2-1
  2.   Most LOB in a game by the A's: 10
  3.   Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley
  4.   Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 3
  5.   Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 5/2/4
  6.   IP by the Texas starters: 18
  7.   Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: NYY 2-1
  8.   Zito's IP/ER: 7/5
  9.   Team to hit into more DPs: A's
  10.  Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11.  More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12.  Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? Yes
  13.  Is there a one run game? Yes
"I'd look like a clown with high tops and high socks, trust me, it's not pretty." ~ Crosby

by Kimberly on Aug 24, 2006 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Yawn
   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 11
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: Swish
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 4
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 5/1/3
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 20
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: Yankees take 2/3
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 6/4
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: Oakland
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Lee
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
  13. Is there a one run game? As always
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

texas termination
  1.  Series outcome:  A's sweep
  2.  Most LOB in a game by the A's:  9
  3.  Athletic with the most XBH:  M. Bradley
  4.  Total runs scored in the 9th inning:  1
  5.  Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI:  4/2/4
  6.  IP by the Texas starters:  16.2
  7.  Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series:  NYY wins 2/3
  8.  Zito's IP/ER:  8/1
  9.  Team to hit into more DPs:  A's
  10.  Better series -- Young or Lee?  M. Young
  11.  More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla?  A. Eaton
  12.  Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more?  no
  13.  Is there a one run game?  no
"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on Aug 25, 2006 1:48 AM PDT reply actions  

my gog
   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 9
   3. Athletic with the most XBH: bradley
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 5
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 4/1/6
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 15
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: nyy 2/3
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 6/4
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: a's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? lee
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? eaton
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? no
  13. Is there a one run game? yes

by dbeach13 on Aug 25, 2006 4:58 AM PDT reply actions  

A's sweep!
   1. Series outcome: A's sweep
   2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: eleven
   3. Athletic with the most XBH:  Bradley
   4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: 4
   5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 3/0/2
   6. IP by the Texas starters: 17.1
   7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: Yankees sweep
   8. Zito's IP/ER: 7/3
   9. Team to hit into more DPs: A's
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
  13. Is there a one run game? Yes
Doesn't Magic Johnson sound like a porno name?

by SLOtown on Aug 25, 2006 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Do they have to go to Texas? :P
  1. Series outcome: Rangers, 2-1
  2. Most LOB in a game by the A's: 10
  3. Athletic with the most XBH: Bradley
  4. Total runs scored in the 9th inning: Five
  5. Chavy's series -- H/HR/RBI: 4/1/3
  6. IP by the Texas starters: 19
  7. Outcome of the NYY @Anaheim series: Yankees, 2-1
  8. Zito's IP/ER: 6/5
  9. Team to hit into more DPs: Athletics
  10. Better series -- Young or Lee? Young
  11. More runs allowed -- Eaton or Padilla? Padilla
  12. Does a team blow a lead of 4 runs or more? No
  13. Is there a one run game? No
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 25, 2006 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

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