http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/OaktownRajah Posts made by OaktownRajah on SB Nation http://www.athleticsnation.com/2006/4/4/21580/37563 OaktownRajah Wed, 05 Apr 2006 01:58:00 -0000 <p>After the horrendous start last nite by our staff ace, I thought everybody else could do better. But looking around the league on the second day of baseball, many pitchers are getting hit hard on their first day. I just thought these box scores might alleviate the worries.</p> <p>Here's Zito's score last nite<br /> 1.1 IP, 4H, 7R/7ER, 4W, 3K, 1HR</p> <p>Check these out from todays games:</p> <p>Freddy Garcia got lit up by the Indians<br /> 4IP, 9H, 7R/7ER, 2W, 2K, 1HR</p> <p>Johan even had a mortal, pedestrian day against Toronto<br /> 5.2IP, 10H, 4R/4ER, 1W, 3K, 1HR</p> <p>Ol' Wakefield's knuckler was not working to well in Texas<br /> 3.2 IP, 7H, 7R/7ER, 3W, 3K, 1HR</p> <p>Andy Petitte got murdered by a bunch of rookie Marlins<br /> 4.2IP, 13H, 10R/7ER, 1BB, 3K, 3HR</p> <p>So these should show that the first day is not always the best even for veteran pitchers. Keep &nbsp;your chins up AN!</p> <p>LET'S GO OAKLAND!</p>