Series Thread- Oakland A's vs Seattle Mariners

[Porter]

Overview- Once again its a battle between two team that are tied for 1st in the AL West at .500. Should be an interesting series.

Probable Starters
Today- Barry Zito (0-3, 7.27) vs Joel Pineiro (0-1, 7.94)
Zito had his best start going 8 innings only allowing 4 hits and a walk but still lost 6-1 (allowing 2). Pineiro had an eventful start to say the least. He goty tagged for 7 hits, 4 walks, and 5 runs in 5.2 IP. This wont be the best matchup of this 2 game set. Never would have been thought of earlier in the year.
Tomorrow- Rich Harden (1-0. 0.68) vs Ryan Franklin (1-1, 2.18)
Runs will be at an extreme premimum when these to collide on Friday. Harden has only allowed 1 earned run in 13.1 IP, striking out 13 batters. Ryan Franklin has only allowed 12 H in 20 UP so far this season. Hes averaging 8.1 IPs a start.

Players to Watch:
Rich Harden and Ryan Franklin: Do i have to explain that anymore.

By the Numbers:
.349- Slugging % of the Oakland A's
32- # of Extra Base Hits by the A's
.224 - Opp BA vs the A's Pitching
1 - # of Seattle Hitters over .300
.170- Combined Batting Average of Olivo AND Wilson.
.320- Opp BA vs Eddie Guardado (OUR FRICKIN CLOSER)

Outlook- Split, im leaning toward the A's winning both games cause of Piniero's horrible start and Harden has been the best SP so far this season the AL West.

Note: The Game Threads Will be at the A's Forum: If you have thoughts on the series you can post it in here. Thanks to the A's Mods for letting us join them for this two game set.

[Porter]

Ever get the feeling theres going to be a lot of runs in this game today.

[A's Baby Girl]

I wouldn't be surprised. Beltre and Sexson scare me. I hope Zito can handle those two. And of course, Ichiro's always trouble.

[Porter]

Sexson would scare the crap out of everyone right now. If he gets a pitch to hit, good bye baseball.

[Element]

Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners
Date: April 20th 2005
First Pitch: 7:05 AM PST, Safeco
TV: FSN ESPN 2
Season Series: Tied, 0-0

>>> (7-7) >>> Zito 0-3, 7.27 ERA
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>>> (7-7) >>> Pineiro 0-1, 7.94 ERA

[MarinersFan87]

Zito in trouble already in the 1st. Bases loaded. One out. Boonie up.

[MarinersFan87]

Grand freaking slam!!!!

Nice Boonie, nice!

4-0 M's!

[Element]

A's come back in the 2nd. 4-3 M's

[Element]

PH Reed and Dobbs come thorugh in the clutch, M's lead 7-4 on a bases clearing Dobbs double.

[Element]

And the Mariners win 7-6!

[Porter]

I missed the game cause i had to work, but i caught Eddie again in trouble.

[MarinersFan87]

SEATTLE (Ticker) -- Rich Harden attempts to continue his impressive start Thursday as the Oakland Athletics try to salvage the finale of their two-game series with the Seattle Mariners.

Harden (1-0, 0.68 ERA) did not allow a run in eight innings Saturday but did not figure in the A's 1-0 triumph over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is 0-1 with a 2.76 ERA in four career appearances, including two starts, against Seattle.

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