Game #6: A's 3, Mariners 0
April 8, 2006 | A's @ Seattle
With this one-hitter, the A's get their second consecutive shutout win and starter Barry Zito vindicates himself from the 47.25 ERA he set for himself on Opening Day. Here, let me save this screen for posterity.
I caught Kotsay's HR and triple on FSNBA+. Because he was the "hero" of the game, Kotsay did a post-game interview with Glen Kuiper and Ray Fosse. I was surprised at how talkative he was and how rapidly he spoke. He's the kind of guy who can recall exact moments in a game. You know, inning, pitch count, what pitch the starter just gave, what's going through his own mind as he anticipates the next pitch, etc. But when Fosse asks him to comment on the make-up of the 2006 A's, Kotsay slips back into generics, not even naming names. Something about the nucleus being there, plus some additions, important thing is to be consistent, maintain, stay healthy, insert phrase here that's true for the A's or any of the other 29 teams.
I also saw Kendall's steal. Or was it a forced steal to avoid a pickoff? Whatever, he was successful at getting to second without being tagged. [Hey, guys, go ahead and correct me if I say anything incorrect or downright stupid. Just add lots of smileys when you do so; I've been sensitive these last couple of weeks.]
And of course I had to sit still and watch Huston Street's 9th inning. Richie Sexson, who I still like a lot, almost hit a home run but it went foul. He struck out to end the game. Sorry, Richie! Tonight belongs to the A's.
I also like this Jamie Moyer guy. I'll skip all the cliche comments about his pitch speeds and instead say this: I really admire that this guy is 43 and still a successful starting pitcher in the major leagues and there isn't suspicion of steroid use clouding him. Keep up the good work, Mr. Moyer. Live long and prosper.
Not really game-related: Huston Street is growing a beard. Hmm. Is this to counter the A's "Goatee" commercial where he's the punchline? Chavy also has a full beard. Isn't that something...
A's record: 4-2 | streak: W-2 | well-a-meter: 5
The well-a-meter rating encapsulates my daily sentiments towards the A's.
1 = the season's over!
2 = c'mon guys you can do it!
3 = all good
4 = i love the A's!
5 = world series, here we come!
With this one-hitter, the A's get their second consecutive shutout win and starter Barry Zito vindicates himself from the 47.25 ERA he set for himself on Opening Day. Here, let me save this screen for posterity.
I caught Kotsay's HR and triple on FSNBA+. Because he was the "hero" of the game, Kotsay did a post-game interview with Glen Kuiper and Ray Fosse. I was surprised at how talkative he was and how rapidly he spoke. He's the kind of guy who can recall exact moments in a game. You know, inning, pitch count, what pitch the starter just gave, what's going through his own mind as he anticipates the next pitch, etc. But when Fosse asks him to comment on the make-up of the 2006 A's, Kotsay slips back into generics, not even naming names. Something about the nucleus being there, plus some additions, important thing is to be consistent, maintain, stay healthy, insert phrase here that's true for the A's or any of the other 29 teams.I also saw Kendall's steal. Or was it a forced steal to avoid a pickoff? Whatever, he was successful at getting to second without being tagged. [Hey, guys, go ahead and correct me if I say anything incorrect or downright stupid. Just add lots of smileys when you do so; I've been sensitive these last couple of weeks.]
And of course I had to sit still and watch Huston Street's 9th inning. Richie Sexson, who I still like a lot, almost hit a home run but it went foul. He struck out to end the game. Sorry, Richie! Tonight belongs to the A's.
I also like this Jamie Moyer guy. I'll skip all the cliche comments about his pitch speeds and instead say this: I really admire that this guy is 43 and still a successful starting pitcher in the major leagues and there isn't suspicion of steroid use clouding him. Keep up the good work, Mr. Moyer. Live long and prosper.
Not really game-related: Huston Street is growing a beard. Hmm. Is this to counter the A's "Goatee" commercial where he's the punchline? Chavy also has a full beard. Isn't that something...
A's record: 4-2 | streak: W-2 | well-a-meter: 5
The well-a-meter rating encapsulates my daily sentiments towards the A's.
1 = the season's over!
2 = c'mon guys you can do it!
3 = all good
4 = i love the A's!
5 = world series, here we come!
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