New Look, Same Results

Hey what’s up A’s fans this is Charles here with another series recap. This weekend the A’s traveled to Texas where they lost yet another series against the Rangers. With a new look group of A’s, the downward spiral continued beginning on Friday night.

On friday the A’s lost 3-1 after Kevin Millwood went 6 innings and gave up one earned run to pick up the win. Justin Duchshcerer picked up the loss after pitching 6 innings and giving up two earned runs. Carlos Gonzalez made his major league debut for the A’s starting in center field and went 2 for 3 with the lone A’s RBI. Bobby Crosby also had a nice day by going 2-4 in the losing effort. Brandon Boggs had a big day for Texas by going 2 for 3, with 3 RBI.

Saturday brought another losing effort as the A’s lost to Texas 8-4. Sidney Ponson picked up the win for the Rangers, pitching 7 innings and relinquishing 4 earned runs. Joe Blanton picked up the loss after tossing 6 innings and giving up 6 earned runs. Josh Hamilton had another strong performance hitting a three run big boy. Ian Kinsler, Michael Young, and Frank Catalanotto each had four hits. Eric Chavez had a good day at the plate going 3 for 4, Travis Buck also had a nice day going 2-4 with 2 RBI. Jack Hannahan added the other two RBI for the A’s but it paled in comparison to Texas’ eight runs. 

It looked as if the A’s would be swept in Texas after a rough start, but a 9 run 7th inning for the A’s helped them to a 13-8 win. Greg Smith struggled for the green and gold lasting 5 innings and surrendering 7 earned runs. With the A’s down 7-4 in the top of the seventh, the A’s bats took it to the next level. In the inning Carlos Gonzalez had an RBI double, Kurt Suzuki then had a walk that brought home a run. Following the walk Hannahan hit a two run double, Crosby had a 2 run single, Cust hit a two run home run and Mark Ellis hit a solo home run to cap off the nine run seventh. Chad Gaudin picked up the run after an inning of relief as the A’s salvaged one game in the series.

As this historical week in politics comes, the A’s return home to face Detroit in a three game series. The A’s killer and former Oakland pitcher Kenny Rogers will oppose Rich Harden on Monday night. On Tuesday the “D-Train” Dontrelle Willis will make his return to his hometown to face Dana Eveland, and Justin Duchscherer will face off against Nate Robinson to complete the three game series. Make sure to email us at hosts@athleticscast.com or call us at 415-691-6185. You can also have your voice heard by posting a message to this blog. Go A’s! Have a great week and remember to live smooth.