Filed under: Athletics Nation Lounge Open Thread: Game 119 - A's vs. Rangers (cont.) By Nico Aug 13, 2011, 1:42pm PDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Open Thread: Game 119 - A's vs. Rangers (cont.) Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email I'd like to tell you that Brandon Allen has already hit two 5-run HRs, but the reality is he has endeared himself by fitting right in -- taking a called third strike. 0-0 after 2 innings. More From Athletics Nation Elephant Rumblings: Japan defeats USA in WBC final A’s defeat Ohtani-less, Trout-less Angels Athletics vs. Angels Spring Training game thread Elephant Rumblings: A’s bring in catching depth, add Carlos Perez Oakland Athletics Roster Projection: Where things stand as the Cactus League season winds down Elephant Rumblings: Josh Reddick retires