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GOG #20: Beware of the D-Rays

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GOG #20:  A's vs. Devil Rays

  1. Series outcome:
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners:
  4. SB for the D-Rays:
  5. Player to score the most runs:
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series:
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H:
  8. Swisher's BB/K:
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead?
  10. Team with most hits in the series:
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game?
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game?
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?

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 Friday.
LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #19 RESULTS: A's vs. Rangers  (LINK)

  1. Series outcome:  A's win 2/3
  2. Rangers player to have the best series:  DeRosa.  Partial credit for Teixeira, Blalock, & Lee
  3. Runs scored by the A's:  14
  4. Athletic to leave most runners on base:  Swisher
  5. Michael freakin' Young's series: H/RBI/R:  4/2/2
  6. A's infielder to have the best series:  Ellis
  7. XBH for Bradley:  1
  8. The Hawaiian Punch Out -- Komine's IP/ER:  3IP/4ER
  9. Does Loaiza pitch into the 6th?  Yes
  10. Team to commit more errors:  A's
  11. Bullpen to allow more runs:  A's
  12. Which defense turns more DPs?  A's
  13. Extras in any game?  No

Scores:
AsGirl  10
signmebilly  6
Robb  7
Oaktownmagical07  4
kinselofant  10
SLOtown  7
TurnTwo  13 (The real WINNER!!!)
hit it Long T  7
Jjjsixsix  6
ohad  6
WaddellCanseco  2
gigglingone  11  
oaklandbbfan  5
Flyin As  0
WhiteElephantGuy  6
Philip Christy  5
OaktownPower  3
mkt  11
F171615  3
greekpride08  11
Poppy  12  (Runner up!)
norcaldevilasu  4
bzn5150  5
peanut gallery  6
stevea  2
littleA  2
FormerHuntsvilleStar  10
Noodler29  3
rolliedigits  2
JLaff  4
FreeSeatUpgrade  6
streetfan  4
eamb  9
broncobert  0

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Guesses
   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Gaudin
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 3
   5. Player to score the most runs: Scutaro
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/1
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 3/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavez

by kinselofant on Aug 9, 2006 5:07 PM PDT reply actions  

uh
   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Gaudin
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 2
   5. Player to score the most runs: Ellis
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Kazmir
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H:  1/1/1
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/4
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game?Yes
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavy
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by ohad on Aug 9, 2006 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

My picks
   1. Series outcome: D Rays 2/3
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: The Keekmister ( Kiko Calero)
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 4
   5. Player to score the most runs: Carl Crawford
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series:Loaiza
   7. Huston's series -- 1/1/H:1
   8. Swisher's 2/4:
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: D-Rays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? Yes
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish
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by bballfanr33 on Aug 9, 2006 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I get knocked down, but I get up again...
   1. Series outcome: 3/3
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Calero
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 4
   5. Player to score the most runs: Payton
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Kazmir
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/5
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 3/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swishypoo
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by rolliedigits on Aug 9, 2006 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

We can beat Kazmir....
   1. Series outcome: A's sweep
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: Is this total runs scored or just the A's? Either way, 3.
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Calero
   4. SB for the D-Rays: ugh, four
   5. Player to score the most runs: Jay Pay
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Kazmir
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/2
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: DRays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavy
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Aug 9, 2006 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Rays?
   1. Series outcome: tampa 2, oakland 1
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: four
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: calero
   4. SB for the D-Rays: seven
   5. Player to score the most runs: jorge cantu
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: casey fossum
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 0/0/0
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? yes
  10. Team with most hits in the series: saint petersburg
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? no
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? push, but since i don't get credit for that, nicholas swisher
"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 9, 2006 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

The win streak let down (see Arizona series)
  1. Series outcome: Tampa 2/3
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: (4-2; 6 runs, right?)
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Gaudin
  4. SB for the rays: 6
  5. Player to score the most runs: Swisher
  6. Any losing pitcher in series: Kazmir
  7. Huston's series - Sv/Sv opp/H: 1/1/0
  8. Swisher's BB/K: 4/1
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? no
  10. Team with most hits in series: OAK
  11. Does D'Angelo start a game: No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game: yes
  13. More XBH GG or Swisher: G double (Chavvy)
"If Kendall hits a homerun, I'm doing a pole dance on the foul pole" - BBG (Monday game in Anaheim)

by Erik being Erik on Aug 9, 2006 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

wow!
i'm not the only one picking a series loss this time around!
"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 9, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

of course, i'm consistent with that....
fear the woofing gods.
"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Aug 9, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like one run games more...
  1. Series outcome: A's Sweep!
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 6
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: The Chad
  4. SB for the D-Rays: 3
  5. Player to score the most runs: Kendall
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/2
  8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/4
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Aug 9, 2006 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Here we go...
  1. Series outcome: OAK 2/ TB 1
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Street
  4. SB for the D-Rays: 3
  5. Player to score the most runs: Thomas
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series:  Kazmir (a girl can dream, right?)
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/2
  8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/4
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? Yup
  10. Team with most hits in the series: OAK
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? Nope
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game?  Yup (we seem to do a lot of that!)
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavy

by anomaly_kat on Aug 9, 2006 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey! 13 is greater than 12, isn't it?
I see how it is. Just let Poppy steal my thunder. ;)

1.) Series outcome: A's 2, Rays 1
2.) Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
3.) A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Gaudin
4.) SB for the D-Rays: 4
5.) Player to score the most runs: Crawford
6.) Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
7.) Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/0
8.) Swisher's BB/K: 2BB/3K
9.) Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? no
10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
11.) Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? no
12.) Do the A's win a 1 run game? yes
13.) More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Aug 9, 2006 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm soooo sorry!!!
I thought 12 is greater than 13.  :-P

Fixed it!  Once again, I'm very sorry about that.

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

by AsGirl on Aug 9, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL
Okay, that explains it!  I didn't see before she fixed it, so I was just now going "wtf? why mention the runner-up?"

Of course... maybe I did win... who had more errors, A's or Rangers?  (answer is blank up there)

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

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

DAMN! A's committed more errors!
{stops playing tug-of-war over series crown}

;)

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

by Poppy on Aug 9, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suck!
<Covers face>
I should be FIRED!  

Too many mistakes in this GOG.  I was in a hurry when I posted it this afternoon.  <Sigh>

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

by AsGirl on Aug 9, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm just going to copy all of TurnTwo's answers
We win together, or we flame out together!  LOL
"He should have been out for blood, like a two-mouthed bear at a monkey eating contest!" ~ McFood

by Poppy on Aug 9, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL
I was just kidding.

Besides, you can't be fired. No one else would want to do it. Thanks for doing this.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Aug 10, 2006 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

I did so poorly with TX series, but i'll try again
  1.  Series outcome: A's,2/3
  2.  Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
  3.  A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Gaudin
  4.  SB for the D-Rays: 3
  5.  Player to score the most runs:  Payton
  6.  Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
  7.  Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/1
  8.  Swisher's BB/K:  3/4
  9.  Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10.  Team with most hits in the series: A'
  11.  Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game?  No
  12.  Do the A's win a 1 run game?  Yes
  13.  More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?  Chavez

by oaklandbbfan on Aug 9, 2006 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

The D-Rays scare me...
  1. Series outcome:  A's win 2/3
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners:  Calero
  4. SB for the D-Rays: 5
  5. Player to score the most runs: Crawford
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series:  Fossum
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H:  1/1/1
  8. Swisher's BB/K:  3/3
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead?  No
  10. Team with most hits in the series:  A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? No
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?  Chavy
"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Aug 9, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Two points again! I'm consistent now.
   1. Series outcome: Devil Rays 3, Athletics 0
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 7
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Duchscherer
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 4
   5. Player to score the most runs: Crawford
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Loaiza
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 0/0/2
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 3/5
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: Devil Rays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? No
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish

by WaddellCanseco on Aug 10, 2006 12:50 AM PDT reply actions  

Here we go again...
Series outcome: A's 2-1

Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5

A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Kiko Calero

SB for the D-Rays: 2

Player to score the most runs: Thomas

Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: KAZMIR!

Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/1

Swisher's BB/K: 2/5

Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No

Team with most hits in the series: Oakland

Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No

Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes

More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?  Scutaro!

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

by bzn5150 on Aug 10, 2006 6:45 AM PDT reply actions  

I need to get better at these
Series outcome: A's 2-1

Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5

A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Gaudin

SB for the D-Rays: 4

Player to score the most runs: Thomas

Name ANY losing pitcher in the series:Fossum

Huston's series -- 1sv/1opp/3h

Swisher- 2bb/3k

Does a team blow a 9th inning lead-no

Team with most hits in the series: Oakland

Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game-no

Do the A's win a 1 run game-yes

More XBH -- Swish

by lerei on Aug 10, 2006 8:46 AM PDT reply actions  

NorCalDevil's Picks
1.    Series outcome: Oakland takes 2 of 3
2.    Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
3.    A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Huston Street
4.    SB for the D-Rays: 3
5.    Player to score the most runs: Jason Kendall
6.    Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
7.    Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2 for 2  3 Hits
8.    Swisher's BB/K: 2 BB, 3 K
9.    Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
10.    Team with most hits in the series: Oakland
11.    Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
12.    Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
13.    More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swisher
We can be considered David, David knocks out Goliath. -Eric Chavez PT-42

by norcaldevilasu on Aug 10, 2006 9:05 AM PDT reply actions  

0? Ouch. Almost broke the no negative streak. :(
GOG #20:  A's vs. Devil Rays
  1. Series outcome: OAK 2-1
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Calero
  4. SB for the D-Rays: 3
  5. Player to score the most runs: Crawford
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Kazmir
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/2
  8. Swisher's BB/K: 4/3
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: OAK
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swisher

by Flyin As on Aug 10, 2006 9:56 AM PDT reply actions  

D-rays
  1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Kiko
  4. SB for the D-Rays: 1
  5. Player to score the most runs: Thomas
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/2
  8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/2
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? no
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? no
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish

by high street on Aug 10, 2006 11:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Prediction
   1. Series outcome:  A's sweep
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Duchscherer
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 1
   5. Player to score the most runs: Kendall
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/1
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavy
Day to day

by oblique on Aug 10, 2006 1:31 PM PDT reply actions  

AngelRays

   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 6
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Calero
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 2
   5. Player to score the most runs: Crawford
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/1
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? no
  10. Team with most hits in the series: DRays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? No
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavvy
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by WhiteElephantGuy on Aug 10, 2006 1:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Kazmir be pHear3d
   1. Series outcome:  D'Rays sweep
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:  3
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners:  Srteet
   4. SB for the D-Rays:  6
   5. Player to score the most runs:  Baldelli
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series:  Blanton
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H:  0/0 2H
   8. Swisher's BB/K:  4/4
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead?  Nope
  10. Team with most hits in the series:  D'Rays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game?  Nope
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game?  Nope, lose 2
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?  Swish
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by eamb on Aug 10, 2006 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

trying not to gag on my GOG
  1. Series outcome:  A's sweep
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:  5
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners:  C. Gaudin
  4. SB for the D-Rays:  2
  5. Player to score the most runs:  M. Bradley
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series:  S. Kazmir
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H:  2/2
  8. Swisher's BB/K:  2/4
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead?  no
  10. Team with most hits in the series:  A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game?  no
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game?  yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?  N. Swisher
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by F171615 on Aug 10, 2006 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

GOGing from beautiful San Diego!
Series outcome: A's 2/3

Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4

A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Kikooooooooo CALERO!

SB for the D-Rays: 2

Player to score the most runs: Ellis

Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Corcoran

Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/2

Swisher's BB/K: 3/4

Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No

Team with most hits in the series: Oakland

Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? Yeah

Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes

More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish

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by JLaff on Aug 10, 2006 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

agog
   1. Series outcome:  A's sweep
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:  4
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: The Duke
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 2
   5. Player to score the most runs: Bradley
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/3
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 4/5
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? no
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavez
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by lurkerD on Aug 10, 2006 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Subject
  1. Series outcome: A's 2-3
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Gaudin (I've comletely lost track of who will/might be in the bullpen...)
  4. SB for the D-Rays: 3
  5. Player to score the most runs: Bradley
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Lo.ai.za. (go ahead, ask me any "loser" question about a pitcher, my answer will always be Loaiza...)
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/2/4
  8. Swisher's BB/K: 3/5
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? yes
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? no
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? no
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish
Food burns just as surely at 5 mph as it does at 65 mph.

by Poppy on Aug 10, 2006 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

re: #1
That's A's 2-1 or A's 2/3...
Food burns just as surely at 5 mph as it does at 65 mph.

by Poppy on Aug 10, 2006 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

My first one of the season methinks!
Series outcome: A's sweep

Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3

A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Gaudin

SB for the D-Rays: 4

Player to score the most runs: Bradley

Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum

Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/2

Swisher's BB/K: 2/2

Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? no

Team with most hits in the series: A's

Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? no

Do the A's win a 1 run game? yes (game 1)

More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish

"Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." ~Ted Williams

by ZeroIndulgence on Aug 10, 2006 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

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   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 6
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Calero
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 3
   5. Player to score the most runs: Kendall
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Corcoran
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/2
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 3/2
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: Devil Rays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? Yes
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavy
"I'd look like a clown with high tops and high socks, trust me, it's not pretty." ~ Crosby

by Kimberly on Aug 10, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I too am afraid of the D-Rays
  1. Series outcome: D-Rays 2/3
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Calero
  4. SB for the D-Rays: 4
  5. Player to score the most runs: Crawford
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/1
  8. Swisher's BB/K: 2/3
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
10 Team with most hits in the series: A's
  1. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  2. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  3. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish

by hit it long T on Aug 10, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Weeee!
   1. Series outcome: A's 3-0
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Kiko
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 5
   5. Player to score the most runs: Uncle Milty
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Kasmir
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/1
   8. Swisher's BB/K:3/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: Rays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?Chavy
RIP mAC dRe and biLL KiNg

by jme on Aug 11, 2006 12:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Avoid the trap
   1. Series outcome: A's 2/3
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Duke
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 3
   5. Player to score the most runs: Bradley
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Kazmir
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 3/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead?: no
  10. Team with most hits in the series: A's
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game?: no
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game?: yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?: Chavy
A's 2006 record when I attend: 8-7

by peanut gallery on Aug 11, 2006 10:07 AM PDT reply actions  

hey. let me try again...
1.    Series outcome:  2/3 A's
2.    Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
3.    A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Calero
4.    SB for the D-Rays: 4
5.    Player to score the most runs: Crawford
6.    Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Fossum
7.    Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/5
8.    Swisher's BB/K: 2/5
9.    Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? NO
10.    Team with most hits in the series: Let's Go Oakland
11.    Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? Sure, give the guy a chance
12.    Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
13.    More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavvy
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too

by littleA on Aug 11, 2006 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

It GOGgles the mind
GOG #20:  A's vs. Devil Rays
1.    Series outcome:  A's Sweep!
2.    Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:  3
3.    A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners:  Duchscherer
4.    SB for the D-Rays:  4
5.    Player to score the most runs:  Bradley
6.    Name ANY losing pitcher in the series:  Fossum
7.    Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H:  2/2/2
8.    Swisher's BB/K:  1/3
9.    Does a team blow a 9th inning lead?  No
10.    Team with most hits in the series:  A's
11.    Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game?  No
12.    Do the A's win a 1 run game?  Yes
13.    More XBH -- Chavy or Swish?  Chavvy
"I don't want to 'Wear It.' It doesn't match my shoes." --Jennifer

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 11, 2006 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

senork's picks
   1. Series outcome: A's 2-1
   2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
   3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Duchscherer
   4. SB for the D-Rays: 5
   5. Player to score the most runs: Ellis
   6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Kazmir
   7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 1/1/2
   8. Swisher's BB/K: 3/3
   9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead? No
  10. Team with most hits in the series: D Rays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? No
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Swish
When the lights...go down...in the city...

by senork on Aug 11, 2006 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I've been racking up points lately...
...just not enough.
  1. Series outcome: Athletics, 2-1
  2. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: Seven
  3. A's reliever to strand the most inherited runners: Calero
  4. SB for the D-Rays: Six
  5. Player to score the most runs: Payton
  6. Name ANY losing pitcher in the series: Haren
  7. Huston's series -- Sv/Sv Opp/H: 2/2/1
  8. Swisher's BB/K: 1/3
  9. Does a team blow a 9th inning lead?  No
  10. Team with most hits in the series:  Devil Rays
  11. Does D'Angelo Jiminez start a game? No
  12. Do the A's win a 1 run game? Yes
  13. More XBH -- Chavy or Swish? Chavez
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 11, 2006 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

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