Rangers @ Athletics (August 7th-9th)

[Molina00]

I think ProvA's is ready to throw up now.

No doubt. He's looking sweep with Zito on the mound, now down 13-0.
He's stopped updating his thread too. I wonder why?

[Molina00]

Bottom of the 6th
Pitching for Texas: Vicente Padilla

1) Milton Bradley pops out to short. Michael Young makes the catch.

Milton Bradley ejected for arguing with the umpire.

2) Frank Thomas flies out to center. Matthews makes the catch.
3) Antonio Perez grounds out.

Inning over.
Rangers lead 13-0 after 6.

[Providence A's]

No doubt. He's looking sweep with Zito on the mound, now down 13-0.
He's stopped updating his thread too. I wonder why?

because I was working out instead of watching a game that was already lost. it's just one game guys...you seem to forget that the A's are the team in 1st place and the team that won this series. Enjoy your blowout win.

[Molina00]

because I was working out instead of watching a game that was already lost. it's just one game guys...you seem to forget that the A's are the team in 1st place and the team that won this series. Enjoy your blowout win.

No, I haven't forgotten the A's are in first and that they won this series, and I am enjoying the blowout win. I don't get to see many of these. heh

[Molina00]

Top of the 7th
Pitching for Oakland: Jay Witasick

D'Angelo Jiminez replaces Milton Bradley (ejected)

1) Michael Young strikes out.
2) Carlos Lee singles to right. Runner on 1st, 1 out.
3) Mark Teixeira walks. Runners on 1st and 2nd, 1 out.

Pitching Change: Ron Flores replaces Jay Witasick

4) Mark DeRosa walks. Bases loaded, 1 out.
5) Ian Kinsler flies out, Lee scores from 3rd on the sac fly. Rangers up 14-0. Runners on 1st and 2nd, 2 out.
6) Rod Barajas flies out to right. Nick Swisher makes the catch.

Inning over. Texas added 1 more on a Kinsler sac fly.
Rangers lead 14-0.

[Rufio181]

No mercy for Oakland.

[Molina00]

Bottom of the 7th
Pitching for Texas: Vicente Padilla

1) Jay Payton flies out.
2) Bobby Kielty singles. Runner on 1st, 1 out.
3) Adam Melhuse strikes out. Runner on 1st, 2 out.
4) Marco Scutaro grounds out to short.

Inning over.
Rangers lead 14-0 after 7.

[Roy31]

Nice play from Jerry.

[Molina00]

Top of the 8th
Pitching for Oakland: Ron Flores

1) Nelson Cruz flies out to center. Payton makes the catch.
2) Jerry Hairston Jr. fouls out.
3) Gary Matthews Jr. singles to 3rd. Runner on 1st, 2 out.

Gerald Laird pinch running for Matthews.
Brad Wilkerson pinch hitting for Michael Young

4) Brad Wilkerson strikes out looking.

Inning over.
Rangers lead 14-0.

[Molina00]

Bottom of the 8th
Pitching Change: Ron Mahay replaces Vicente Padilla.

Gerald Laird replaces Cruz in rightfield.

1) Mark Ellis singles to right. Runner on 1st, no out.
2) Nick Swisher flies out to left. Wilkerson makes the catch.
3) D'Angelo Jimenez grounds into a double play.

Inning over.
Rangers lead 14-0 after 8.

[Molina00]

Top of the 9th
Pitching for Oakland: Ron Flores

1) Carlos Lee flies out to center. Payton makes the catch. 1 out.

Matt Stairs replaces Mark Teixeira at first base.

2) Matt Stairs flies out to left. 2 out.
3) Mark DeRosa doubles to the wall in right-center. Runner on 2nd, 2 out.
4) Ian Kinsler strikes out.

Inning over.
Rangers lead 14-0.

[Molina00]

Bottom of the 9th
Pitching for the Rangers: Ron Mahay

Jason Kendall pinch hitting for Frank Thomas.

1) Jason Kendall grounds out short.
2) Antonio Perez strikes out.
3) Jay Payton strikes out.

Game over.
Rangers win 14-0.

[Molina00]

8/9 Game Recap
It was all about the offense as the Ranger teed off for 14 runs on 17 hits including 5 homeruns.

Gary Matthews Jr. went had 2 hits including his 36th double and a homerun.
Carlos Lee went 4 for 5 with a walk, 4 runs scored, and his first homerun as a Ranger.
Mark Teixeira had 3 hits, 2 runs scored, and hit his 34th double.
Mark DeRosa was the big story going 4 for 5 with a double and a pair of 3-run homeruns. He finished with 6 RBI on the day.
Jerry Hairston Jr. walked twice, scored twice, and made 2 brilliant plays at shortstop.
Vicente Padilla became the Rangers first 12 game winning by pitching 7 scoreless innings and striking out 6.
Ron Mahay finished out the game throwing 2 scoreless innings.

With the win over Oakland the Rangers pull to 5.5 games out of first.

[Providence A's]

No, I haven't forgotten the A's are in first and that they won this series, and I am enjoying the blowout win. I don't get to see many of these. heh

sorry, I know I quoted you, but I didn't mean you specifically...I meant you as in you guys in general

[Molina00]

sorry, I know I quoted you, but I didn't mean you specifically...I meant you as in you guys in general

Ehh, no big deal.