A's historically bad in fourth inning, according to Elias

10-11-2006, 06:11 AM

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A's historically bad in fourth inning, according to Elias

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2620858

- You read it here first (but we bet you'll now hear it elsewhere):
Robertson was the first pitcher in postseason history to pitch a
scoreless inning by striking out three consecutive batters with two
runners in scoring position.

- Oakland's batters went hitless in 13 at-bats with runners in scoring
position, matching the most hitless at-bats with runners in scoring
position by one team in a postseason game. The Cardinals went 0-for-13
in those situations against the Mets in Game 1 of the 2000 NL
Championship Series.

10-11-2006, 01:54 PM

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A's historically bad in fourth inning, according to Elias

The good news, as mentioned on-air, is that they were able to get so many on
base. If they can do that again, they'll score runs. Defense stunk,
too...tsp

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http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2620858 - You read it here first (but we bet you'll now hear it elsewhere): Robertson was the first pitcher in postseason history to pitch a scoreless inning by striking out three consecutive batters with two runners in scoring position. - Oakland's batters went hitless in 13 at-bats with runners in scoring position, matching the most hitless at-bats with runners in scoring position by one team in a postseason game. The Cardinals went 0-for-13 in those situations against the Mets in Game 1 of the 2000 NL Championship Series.

10-12-2006, 11:53 AM

Tom Adams

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A's historically bad in fourth inning, according to Elias

Tonawanda Kardex wrote:

Quote:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2620858 - You read it here first (but we bet you'll now hear it elsewhere): Robertson was the first pitcher in postseason history to pitch a scoreless inning by striking out three consecutive batters with two runners in scoring position. - Oakland's batters went hitless in 13 at-bats with runners in scoring position, matching the most hitless at-bats with runners in scoring position by one team in a postseason game. The Cardinals went 0-for-13 in those situations against the Mets in Game 1 of the 2000 NL Championship Series.

I wonder why? Is it just a fluke? Or do they fail to maintain
discipline?

Is there any evidence that they start swinging at balls and not working
the pitcher deep into the count? Seems there would be more reason to
choose your pitches wisely if a man is on first.

Are the A's headcases?

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