Athletics Nation - Game #97: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay RaysAn SB Nation blog for Oakland Athletics fanshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47025/an-fave.png2016-07-22T22:31:50-07:00http://www.athleticsnation.com/rss/stream/120260432016-07-22T22:31:50-07:002016-07-22T22:31:50-07:00Game Thread #97: A's vs. Rays (2)
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<p>Okay, FINE! New thread. It's the bottom of the 13th inning and after stupendous pitching by the A's, kicked off by Manaea's eight gorgeous innings, we find ourselves still in a scoreless tie, because as luck would have it, the Rays pitched equally well. Twenty-five and a half innings without a run makes for not only a riveting game, but a snappy thirteen innings, to boot. I didn't want to ruin the pitching with a new thread, but it's time for drastic measures. LET'S GO OAK-LAND!</p>
https://www.athleticsnation.com/2016/7/22/12262004/game-thread-97-oakland-athletics-vs-tampa-bay-rays-2baseballgirl2016-07-22T18:45:03-07:002016-07-22T18:45:03-07:00Game Thread #97: A's vs Rays
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<p>In case you haven't noticed--and judging by the attendance you haven't--the A's have managed to win a few here and there, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar (well in any game that Sonny Gray does not pitch) - Major League (modified)</p> <p>Good evening an a Happy Friday to you! I'm broadcasting live from my couch, where it is currently 77 degrees, a welcome change from the over 100 degrees outside. I will be doing nothing except recapping A's baseball for you tonight and also tomorrow night, so this better be good!</p>
<p>The A's played two thrillers in the last seven; one last Friday night that I had the pleasure (really!) of attending live, and a walk-off job on Tuesday night that left the crowd buzzing. The also managed to win their last few series, and aren't out of the cellar yet, but only because the Angels are also playing well. And all of this despite major-league low batting average of .230 for the month of July. Yay! We win things!</p>
<p>Tonight's contest will feature Sean Manaea in a real start this time, not the one where he was literally the only arm in the bullpen who could pitch in after an injury five pitches into the game. He will be facing off against Jake Odorizzi, coming off a strong start.</p>
<p>The A's would like to take this one to even the series, and notch another win as they try to win their third (BUT SHOULD BE FOURTH) series in a row. Still bitter at the two blown saves, why do you ask?</p>
<p>Here are your lineups:</p>
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<div class="pane sports_data_widget lineup clearfix"> <h3>Today's Lineups</h3> <div class="lineup"><table class="zebra" cellspacing="0"> <thead> <tr> <th align="left">TAMPA BAY RAYS</th> <th align="left">OAKLAND A'S</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Logan Forsythe - 2B</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Coco Crisp - LF</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Brandon Guyer - LF</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Josh Reddick - RF</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Evan Longoria - 3B</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Khris Davis - DH</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Steve Pearce - 1B</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Stephen Vogt - C</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Steven Souza - RF</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Jed Lowrie - 2B</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Corey Dickerson - DH</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Jake Smolinski - CF</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Tim Beckham - SS</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Yonder Alonso - 1B</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Kevin Kiermaier - CF</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Ryon Healy - 3B</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Luke Maile - C</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Arismendy Alcantara - SS</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name"></td> <td class="td-first td-name"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="td-last td-name">Jake Odorizzi - RHP</td> <td class="td-first td-name">Sean Manaea - LHP</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </div>
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<p>LET'S GO OAK-LAND!</p>
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