Game #108: A's 2, Angels 3

August 1, 2006 | A's @ Los Angeles Angels

Well that was disgusting.

• I don't want to be harsh on Joe Blanton, but errors are expensive when the opposing team is fighting you for first place. And giving up nine hits in 6.2 innings isn't helping either.
• In the 6th, when Mark Kotsay was thrown out at the plate, it was the right call. He was SO not safe. But I was pissed off anyway.
• Kudos to JayPay for his second home run in as many days. Error forgiven.
• That was pretty scary how K-Rod nearly took Thomas's head off in the 8th. It's easy for us spectators to forget that the batter must quell the fear of getting hit by a ball being thrown very hard within inches of many vulnerable parts of his body. And yet Thomas dodged, then got ready for the next pitch.
• I hate how googley-eyed K-Rod pumps his fist and yells when he wins. Disgusting, I tell you.



Yes, the well-A-meter jumps down a full two points. I'm most concerned about whether the A's can get a winning streak going and build the record needed to dominate the AL West.


(Game experience: First half of game on radio, second half on TV.)

A's record: 56-51 | streak: L-1 | well-A-meter: 2