GOG #35:  ALCS -- A's vs. Tigers

1. Series outcome (Please specify):
   
2. Who is named ALCS MVP?
   
3. Tigers starter to have the best series:
   
4. The Gambler's series -- Starts/ER/K:
   
5. HR hit by the A's:
   
6. Runs scored in the highest scoring game:
   
7. A's killer Polanco's series -- H/RBI/SB:
   
8. Athletic to score the most runs:
   
9. Shortest outing by a starting pitcher -- Name/IP:
   
10. NLCS outcome (Please specify):
    
11. Does a pitcher win two or more games in the series?
    
12. Is there a walk off game?  (For better or for worse)
    
13. Team to commit more errors:
    
14. Better series -- Kendall or Pudge?
    
15. Does a team blow a lead after the 7th inning?

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-8).  Up to 4 points for question #9 & 10 (2 points for each part).  In questions 11-15, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Tuesday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

PS:
I know I haven't posted the results of the last few GOGs.  I'm extremley sorry about that.  I'll have them ready at the end of the ALCS!

GOG #34:  A's vs. Twins

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly):
   
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB:
   
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana:
   
4. Twins IF to have the best series:
   
5. Athletic with the most hits:
   
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:
   
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv:
   
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K:
   
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS?
   
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series:
    
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR?  If so, who?
    
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series?
    
13. Extra innings in any game?
    
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer?
    
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren?

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7).  Up to 4 points for questions #8 &9 (2 points for each part). Up to 3 points for question #10. In questions 11-15, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Tuesday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

As the title indicates, this is the final regular season GOG.  The questions in this game pertain to the rest of the regular season.
If the A's make it to the playoffs, there will be a postseason GOG.  <Prays to baseball gods>
Also, if you have any suggestions for the postseason GOG, I would love to hear them!

GOG #33:  Final Regular Season Game

1. How many games do the A's win this year?
   
2. When will the AL West be clinched?
   
3. Starts for Melhuse the rest of the way:
   
4. How many runs do the A's score this season?
   
5. Team ERA for 2006:
   
6. How many HR does Thomas hit this year?
   
7. How many saves does Huston finish with?
   
8. How many games do the Angels win this year?
   
9. Team HR for the season:
   
10. Harden gets two more regular season starts -- IP/ER:
    
11. Does Swisher reach the 100 RBI mark?
    
12. Does any Athletic finish with a .300 or higher batting avg?
    
13. Windsor or Komine get another start?
    
14. Lower ERA at the end of the season -- Duke or Kiko?
    
15. AL Central winner -- Twins or Tigers?

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-9).  Up to 4 points for question #10 (2 points for each part).  In questions 11-15, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Monday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #32 Results:  A's vs. the team that plays in Anaheim (Link)

1. Series outcome:  LAAAAA wins 2/3
   
2. Best outing by an Anaheim starter:  Santana
   
3. Big Vlad's series -- HR/RBI/IBB:  1/2/2
   
4. Athletic to have the most success against Weaver:  Bradley, Chavez, Swisher
   
5. Friday's attendance:  35,077
   
6. How many times does Kendall reach base safely against Lackey?  1
   
7. Run differential in the most lop-sided game:  6
   
8. Zito's outing -- IP/BB:  7.2/3
   
9. Do the A's clinch the division during this series?  If so, when?  No
   
10. Better series - Anderson or Thomas?  Anderson
    
11. Figgins steals 4 more bases?  No
    
12. More hits -- Kendrick or Rivera?  Rivera
    
13. Team with more xbh:  LAAAA

Scores:
kinselofant  6
JLaff  -1
Kelly  8
HollywoodOz  8
Oaktownmagical07  2
greekpride08  0
lerei  3
FormerHuntsvilleStar  13  (Winner!)
Flyin As  4
eamb  9
scutaroknowstheway  6
natebball  7
BleacherDave  7
athleticsINky  8
mkt  4
gigglingone  8
streetfan  5
PhilipChristy  9
F171615  12
bzn5150  6
npcody  11
oaklandpete  6
AsGirl  4
Noodler29  10
lurkerD  4
Poppy  0
baseballnut020  5

Poll

When is the AL West clinched?

12%

Wednesday, 9/27

4 votes

6%

Thursday, 9/28

2 votes

0%

Friday, 9/29

0 votes

0%

Saturday, 9/30

0 votes

0%

Sunday, 10/01

0 votes

3%

Monday, 10/02 - - One game playoff

1 votes

18%

Monday, 9/25

6 votes

60%

Tuesday, 9/26

20 votes

33 votes | Poll has closed

GOG #32:  A's vs. the team that plays in Anaheim

1. Series outcome:
   
2. Best outing by an Anaheim starter:
   
3. Big Vlad's series -- HR/RBI/IBB:
   
4. Athletic to have the most success against Weaver:
   
5. Friday's attendance:
   
6. How many times does Kendall reach base safely against Lackey?
   
7. Run differential in the most lop-sided game:
   
8. Zito's outing -- IP/BB:
   
9. Do the A's clinch the division during this series?  If so, when?
   
10. Better series -- Anderson or Thomas?
    
11. Figgins steals 4 more bases?
    
12. More hits -- Kendrick or Rivera?
    
13. Team with more xbh:  

Bonus:  Whines per inning for Scioscia:

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7).  Up to 4 points for question #8 (2 points for each part).  In questions 9-13, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Friday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #31 Results:  A's vs. Indians (Link)

1. Series outcome (4 games):  A's win 3/4
   
2. Player to score the most runs:  Blake, Sizemore
   
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter:  Sabathia
   
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall:  1
   
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB:  1/7/1
   
6. Total quality starts in the series:  3
   
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games:  4
   
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv:  3/2
   
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR?  No
   
10. Pitching staff to record more K's:  A's
    
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game?  No
    
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro?  Scutaro
    
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher?  Swisher

Scores:
greekpride08  10
eamb  2
Philip Christy  8
mkt  4
Kimberly  4
kinselofant  7
Flyin As  8
FabulousG  9
athletincsINky  8
vignette17  3
lerei  8
HollywoodOz  10
WhiteElephantGuy  10
WaddellCanseco  6
DMOAS  3
Oaktownmagical07  7
whobob  11
anAfromfaraway  5
senork  4
oaklandbbfan  13
bzn5150  6
lurkerD  8
oaklandpete  10
KrautBall  8
Kelly  8
AsFanInLA  9
JLaff  16  (Winner!)
tresselfan  6
superhombre10  5
Howler  8
peanut gallery  11
F171615  6
high street  12
FreeSeatUpgrade  8
Poppy  11
natebball  8
AsGirl  10
gigglingone  12
Rickeyfan  7
FormerHuntsvilleStar  9
I miss Jason Giambi  1
Noodler29  7
TurnTwo  9

Update [2006-9-18 16:35:12 by AsGirl]:A's/White Sox results added!

GOG #31:  A's vs. Indians

1. Series outcome (4 games):
   
2. Player to score the most runs:
   
3. Worst outing by a Cleveland starter:
   
4. Multi-hit games for Kendall:
   
5. Return of King Richard(?) -- Harden's ER/K/BB:
   
6. Total quality starts in the series:
   
7. What is the A's magic number after Thursday's games:
   
8. Huston's series -- IP/Sv:
   
9. Big Hurt hits 2 or more HR?
   
10. Pitching staff to record more K's:
    
11. Does a batter draw at least 3BB in a game?
    
12. More K's -- MaEl or Scutaro?
    
13. Better series -- Chavy or Swisher?

Deadline is gametime on Monday.

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

GOG #30 Results: A's vs. White Sox (Link)

1. Series outcome: A's sweep!
   
2. Runs scored in the highest scoring game: 11
   
3. Athletic to have the most success against Garland: Scutaro
   
4. Big Frank's series -- H/HR/RBI: 3/2/7
   
5. White Sox IF to have the best series: Gload
   
6. How many double figure hit games for the A's? 1
   
7. Outcome of the Anaheim @Texas series (4 games): 2-2
   
8. A's bullpen's IP/ER: 8/2
   
9. Is there a scoreless game going into the 5th? No
   
10. Dye hits a HR? Yes
    
11. Better outing -- Zito or Cupcakes? Cupcakes
    
12. Is there an outfield assist in the series? Yes
    
13. Extra innings in any game? No

Scores:
AsGirl 8
eamb 9
mkt 8
high street 16 (Winner!)
Poppy 8
Philip Christy 5
natebball 10
FreeSeatUpgrade 9
athleticsINky 9
VacaFan 5
Kelly -1
Flyin As 9
dmcewecan 6
FormerHuntsvilleStar 13
oaklandpete 7
gigglingone 3
JLaff 10
lerei 11
Oaktownmagical07 9
AsFanInLA 10
Elvez 15
whobob 10
F171615 8
kinselofant 15
WhiteElephantGuy 2
Kimberly 7
HollywoodOz 8
streetfan 10
WaddellCanseco 6
The Lonesome Undertaker 5
oaklandbbfan 7
littleA 3
peanut gallery 11
Howler 8
Noodler29 11

GOG #30:  A's vs. White Sox

1. Series outcome:
   
2. Runs scored in the highest scoring game:
   
3. Athletic to have the most success against Garland:
   
4. Big Frank's series -- H/HR/RBI:
   
5. White Sox IF to have the best series:
   
6. How many double figure hit games for the A's?
   
7. Outcome of the Anaheim @Texas series (4 games):
   
8. A's bullpen's IP/ER:
   
9. Is there a scoreless game going into the 5th?
   
10. Dye hits a HR?
    
11. Better outing -- Zito or Cupcakes?
    
12. Is there an outfield assist in the series?
    
13. Extra innings in any game?

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7).  Up to 4 points for question #8 (2 points for each part).  In questions 9-13, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Friday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #29 Results:  A's @Minnesota

1. Series outcome:  Twins win 2/3
   
2. Twinkie with the most RBI:  Cuddyer
   
3. How many games decided by 1 or 2 runs?  2
   
4. Twin killing -- DPs turned by the A's:  5
   
5. Liriano's outing -- ER/K/Decision:  0/2/ND
   
6. Starter to allow the most BB:  Blanton
   
7. Total runs scored in the 1st inning:  2
   
8. Errors for each team:  A's 3, Twins 2
   
9. Big Hurt hits a HR?  Yes
   
10. Haren gives up a HR?  No
    
11. Better bullpen?  Twins
    
12. More hits -- Thomas or Morneau?  Morneau
    
13. Better series -- Mauer or Kendall?  Kendall

 
Scores:
eamb  10
kinselofant  4
Kelly  10
high street  8
Flyin As  1
Zonis  6
greekpride08  3
whobob  13
Kimberly  2
lerei  1
AsGirl  2
natebball  7
lurkerD  7
athleticsINky  12
Robb  12
vignette17  15  (Winner!)
SLOtown  5
gigglingone  11
Jordan33 in Santa Cruz  0
Oaktownmagical07  2
TurnTwo  5
dmcewecan  13
Jjjsixsix  5
dbeach13  6
Noodler29  5
oaklandbbfan  1
The Lonesome Undertaker  10
Poppy  1
mkt  7
Philip Christy  7
WaddellCanseco  9
F171615  8
bzn5150  5
HollywoodOz  1
SD Erik  4
JLaff  -1
FormerHuntsvilleStar  10

Update [2006-9-10 19:46:50 by AsGirl]:Results added.

GOG #29:  A's @Minnesota

1. Series outcome:
   
2. Twinkie with the most RBI:
   
3. How many games decided by 1 or 2 runs?
   
4. Twin killing -- DPs turned by the A's:
   
5. Liriano's outing -- ER/K/Decision:
   
6. Starter to allow the most BB:
   
7. Total runs scored in the 1st inning:
   
8. Errors for each team:
   
9. Big Hurt hits a HR?
   
10. Haren gives up a HR?
    
11. Better bullpen?
    
12. More hits -- Thomas or Morneau?
    
13. Better series -- Mauer or Kendall?

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7).  Up to 4 points for question #8 (2 points for each part).  In questions 9-13, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Monday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #28 Results: A?s @Tampa Bay

1. Series outcome: A?s win 2/3
2. Runs scored by the A?s: 23
3. Best outing by an A?s starter: Zito*
4. Name any player who hits a HR in this series: Norton, Baldelli, Cantu, Swisher, Chavez, Scutaro, and of course, the Big Hurt.
5. SB for the D-Rays: 4
6. Delmon Young?s series -- H/R/RBI: 6/4/2
7. Outcome of the Toronto @LAAAA series: LAA win 2/3
8. D-Ray?s bullpen -- IP/ER: 14.2/8
9. More IP -- Gaudin or Kennedy? Kennedy
10. More total bases -- DJ or Swisher? Swisher
11. Jeremy Brown gets a plate appearance? No
12. Does a starter fail to complete 5 innings? Yes
13. Team with more LOB: A?s

*Determined using the following scoring formula: Start with 50 points. Add 1 point for each out recorded, (3 points per inning). Add 2 points for each inning completed after the 4th. Add 1 point for each strikeout. Subtract 2 points for each hit allowed. Subtract 4 points for each earned run allowed. Subtract 2 points for each unearned run allowed. Subtract 1 point for each walk. Zito = 35 points, Haren = 34 points, Loaiza = 16 points

Scores:
kinselofant 13
Flyin As 8
Kelly 11
oaklandpete 9
TrojaNoava 9
whobob 15
SLOtown 5
Robb 14
lerei 7
TurnTwo 8
The Lonesome Undertaker 10
Jjjsixsix 8
HollywoodOz 10
vignette17 9
greekpride08 11
Philip Christy 15
WaddellCanseco 12
JLaff 13
athleticsINky 15
eamb 5
littleA 1
FongPay 7
high street 10
lurkerD 4
Poppy 6
dbeach13 7
AsGirl 9
Kimberly 12
streetfan 9
OaktownPower 12
oaklandbbfan 11
FormerHuntsvilleStar 7

Three-way tie for winner!

GOG #28:  A's @Tampa Bay

1. Series outcome:
   
2. Runs scored by the A's:
   
3. Best outing by an A's starter:
   
4. Name any player who hits a HR in this series:
   
5. SB for the D-Rays:
   
6. <Throws bat> -- Delmon Young's series -- H/R/RBI:
   
7. Outcome of the Toronto @LAAAA series:
   
8. D-Ray's bullpen -- IP/ER:
   
9. More IP -- Gaudin or Kennedy?
   
10. More total bases -- DJ or Swisher?
    
11. Jeremy Brown gets a plate appearance?
    
12. Does a starter fail to complete 5 innings?
    
13. Team with more LOB:  

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7).  Up to 4 points for question #8 (2 points for each part).  In questions 9-13, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Friday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #27 Results:  A's vs. Rangers (Link)

1. Series outcome:  Rangers win 2/3
   
2. Name any winning pitcher in the series:  Tejeda, Eaton, Blanton
   
3. Ranger to have the most success against Zito:  Cruz
   
4. Fewest runs scored by the A's in a game:  1
   
5. Athletic to reach base safely the most times:  Bradley
   
6. Rangers reliever to have the worst series:  Rupe
   
7. DJ's series -- Starts/H/BB:  2/2/1
   
8. Padilla's line -- IP/ER:  5.2/6
   
9. Melhuse gets a start?  No
   
10. Do the Rangers score an unearned run?  No
    
11. Any blown leads in the 8th or 9th?  No
    
12. More hits -- Teixiera or Young?  Young
    
13. Pitching staff to record more K's:  Texas

Scores:
lerei  2
kinselofant  4
vignette17  5
SLOtown  3
whobob  1
eamb  0
Flyin As  2
Kelly  3
The Lonesome Undertaker  2
gigglingone  3
Oaktownmagical07  6
AsGirl  6
Jjjsixsix  11  (Winner!)
Philip Christy  1
WaddellCanseco  1
F171615  1
baseballnut020  1
yblood2hof  3
athleticsINky  2
oaklandbbfan  5
FormerHuntsvilleStar  1
SD Erik  0
high street  2
Noodler29  -3
Rickeyfan  1
mkt  0
hit it long T  2

Update [2006-9-3 23:42:13 by AsGirl]:Results added!

GOG #27:  A's vs. Rangers

1. Series outcome:
   
2. Name any winning pitcher in the series:
   
3. Ranger to have the most success against Zito:
   
4. Fewest runs scored by the A's in a game:
   
5. Athletic to reach base safely the most times:
   
6. Rangers reliever to have the worst series:
   
7. DJ's series -- Starts/H/BB:
   
8. Padilla's line -- IP/ER:
   
9. Melhuse gets a start?
   
10. Do the Rangers score an unearned run?
    
11. Any blown leads in the 8th or 9th?
    
12. More hits -- Teixiera or Young?
    
13. Pitching staff to record more K's:

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7).  Up to 4 points for question #8 (2 points for each part).  In questions 9-13, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Monday.  

REMINDER:  1:05 PM start on Monday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #26 Results: A?s vs. Orioles (Link)

1. Series outcome: A?s win 2/3
2. HR hit by the A?s: 5
3. Best outing by an A?s starter: E.Lo
4. Swisher?s series -- H/R/RBI: 2/2/1
5. Best pitching match up: Blanton/Bedard
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game: 9
7. Athletic with the most hits: MaEl
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series: 3
9. A?s bullpen?s IP/ER: 8/1
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings: A?s
11. More runs scored ? Kendall or Kotsay? Kendall
12. Which team?s #9 hitter has the better series? A?s
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th? Yes
14. Miggy hits a HR? No

Scores:
kinselofant 15
Jjjsixsix 2
Oaktownmagical07 9
SD Erik 9
SLOtown 11
Flyin As 16
AsGirl 10
dbeach13 17
The Lonesome Undertaker 18
athletcsINky 14
flipper33 8
gigglingone 13
WaddellCanseco 5
lerei 17
oaklandbbfan 10
Philip Christy 2
HollywoodOz 11
harenshair 10
rungood 15
bzn5150 12
burnone 11
high street 17
peanut gallery 17
eamb 8
Noodler29 19 -- WINNER!!!
baseballnut020 9
mkt 15
JLaff 14
Poppy 13
Rickeyfan 18
OaktownPower 7
littleA 16
FormerHuntsvilleStar 14

GOG #26:  A's vs. Orioles

1. Series outcome:
   
2. HR hit by the A's:
   
3. Best outing by an A's starter:
   
4. Swisher's series -- H/R/RBI:
   
5. Best pitching match up:
   
6. Run differential in the most lopsided game:
   
7. Athletic with the most hits:
   
8. Total games won by LAA (@Detroit) and Texas (vs. Cle) in their next series:
   
9. A's bullpen's IP/ER:
   
10. Team to score more runs in the first 2 innings:
    
11. More runs scored - Kendall or Kotsay?
    
12. Which team's #9 hitter has the better series?
    
13. Does a starter pitch into the 8th?
    
14. Miggy hits a HR?

Please note:  If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player.  Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder:  Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-8).  Up to 4 points for question #9 (2 points for each part).  In questions 10-14, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Friday.

LET'S GO A's!!!!!

GOG #25 Results:  A's vs. Red Sox (Link)

1. Series Outcome:  A's sweep!
   
2. Red Sox OF to have the best series:  Hinske
   
3. Big Papi's series -- H/HR/IBB:  Ortiz DNP.  No points.
   
4. 1 K away from 3000 -- Which Athletic becomes Schilling's 3000th victim?  Swisher
   
5. Does Zito get a win, loss, or ND?  W
   
6. A's reliever to pitch the most innings:  Kennedy
   
7. Athletic to score the most runs:  Ellis and Scutaro
   
8. Papelbon's series -- Sv/Sv Opp:  0/0
   
9. Does a batter draw at least 3 BB in a game?  Yes
   
10. Either team scores 10 or more runs in a game?  No
    
11. Bullpen to have the better series:  A's
    
12. Any walk off wins?  No
    
13. Does a batter (who plays all 3 games) fail to reach base safely base safely in the series? No

Scores:
baseballnut020  15  (Winner!)
Jjjsixsix  -3
AsGirl  3
kinselofant  10
WhiteElephantGuy  1
mkt  0
WaddellCanseco  -3
athleticsINky  10
HollywoodOz  9
dmcewan  3
Philip Christy  -1
JLaff  2
TurnTwo  2
bzn5150  9
Poppy  7
Kelly  5
oaklandbbfan  4
Flyin As  5
gigglingone  3
oaklandpete  2
Rickeyfan  0
peanut gallery  5
greekpride08  11
eamb  -1
I miss Jason Giambi  4
PDXAthleticsfan  7
Carlos1118  10
franks a lot  13
SD Erik  9
FormerHuntsvilleStar  -1
littleA  6
teenster  13
Noodler29  8
lerei  11
rungood  4
F171615  11
KrautBall  5
Kimberly  5