6/3/08
After losing 3 out of 4 games, the A’s ended their woes, beating the Nationals 8 to 1 on Tuesday, June 3rd. After struggling to score runs, the A’s bats awoke just in time to play the second place Nationals. The A’s improved to 5 - 3 on the season.
A’s on the Mound:
Steve Shanahan was nothing short of brilliant Tuesday night. Shanahan dominated the Nationals, pitching a complete game, giving up just 1 run on 6 hits and striking out 16. He picked up the win, moving to 1 - 0.
A’s at the Plate:
The A’s amassed 8 runs on 10 hits, breaking out of their slump at the plate. Jeremy Cumbo tripled in 2 runs and Ross Smith also had 2 RBI’s. Jonathan Cox went 2 for 4 with 2 runs and 2 stolen bases, Keith Gantt went 2 for 4 with a double and a run, and Kenny Latham went 3 for 4.
Game Notes:
Kevin Shanahan (sports hernia) did not play. Chris Bennett left the game early; he is listed as day-to-day.
On Deck:
The A’s next contest is Sunday, June 8th against the Yankees at Allen Jay. Game time is set for 1 pm.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Reds 8, A's 3
5/28/08
The A’s lost their second straight game Wednesday, May 28th, losing to the Reds 8 to 3. The Reds jumped on top early by scoring 5 runs in the first two innings and held off an early rally from the A’s, then added 3 more in the 5th to cruise to victory and drop the A’s to 4 - 3 on the season.
A’s on the Mound:
Kenny Latham started for the A’s, pitching 3 innings, giving up 5 runs on 5 hits, walking 3, and striking out 2. Latham took the loss, falling to 1 - 1. Jonathan Cox returned to the A’s roster, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and striking out 4. Steve Shanahan pitched the final two innings, giving up 0 runs on 1 hit, walking 1, and striking out 3.
A’s at the Plate:
The A’s offense continued to struggle scoring runs, managing only 3 on 6 hits against the Reds. Keith Gantt, 1 for 3 with an RBI and a run, Kenny Latham, 1 for 3 with a run, Jeremy Cumbo, 1 for 1 with a run, and Jeff Gantt, 0 for 3 with an RBI, provided the A’s with their only runs of the evening.
Games Notes:
Kevin Shanahan (sports hernia) did not play due to injury.
On Deck:
The A’s next game is on Tuesday, June 3rd against the Braves at Grimsley. Game time is scheduled for 7 pm.
The A’s lost their second straight game Wednesday, May 28th, losing to the Reds 8 to 3. The Reds jumped on top early by scoring 5 runs in the first two innings and held off an early rally from the A’s, then added 3 more in the 5th to cruise to victory and drop the A’s to 4 - 3 on the season.
A’s on the Mound:
Kenny Latham started for the A’s, pitching 3 innings, giving up 5 runs on 5 hits, walking 3, and striking out 2. Latham took the loss, falling to 1 - 1. Jonathan Cox returned to the A’s roster, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits and striking out 4. Steve Shanahan pitched the final two innings, giving up 0 runs on 1 hit, walking 1, and striking out 3.
A’s at the Plate:
The A’s offense continued to struggle scoring runs, managing only 3 on 6 hits against the Reds. Keith Gantt, 1 for 3 with an RBI and a run, Kenny Latham, 1 for 3 with a run, Jeremy Cumbo, 1 for 1 with a run, and Jeff Gantt, 0 for 3 with an RBI, provided the A’s with their only runs of the evening.
Games Notes:
Kevin Shanahan (sports hernia) did not play due to injury.
On Deck:
The A’s next game is on Tuesday, June 3rd against the Braves at Grimsley. Game time is scheduled for 7 pm.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Infante’s walk-off single caps A’s late rally
5/13/08
The Greensboro A’s once again found themselves down early on Tuesday, May 13 against the Rangers. Proving that “it isn’t over until it’s over,” the A’s would need all 8 innings to come back for another come-from-behind victory. The A’s won the game 5 - 4 in walk-off fashion to improved to 4 - 1 on the season.
A’s on the Mound:
Kenny Latham turned in a great performance on the mound Tuesday night, giving up just 1 run and striking out 4 through 5 innings. He earned a no decision. Sean Shanahan, making his 2008 debut, pitched the final 3 innings to pick up the victory, moving his record to 1 - 0.
A’s at the Plate:
After being held scoreless through 5 innings, the A’s scored 2 runs in the 6th inning, taking the lead on Eric Mack’s RBI groundout. Then, after falling behind again in the 7th inning, the A’s Willie Infante stole the show in the 8th.
After a double by Adam Stone to start the inning, Sean Shanahan was hit by a pitch. Then, Jeremy Cumbo singled to drive in Stone and bring the A’s within 1. After a walk to Brad Oliver to load the bases, Willie Infante singled to center, driving in Shanahan and Cumbo to win the game.
On Deck:
The A’s will be in action on Sunday, May 18th, once again taking on the Rangers. Game time is scheduled for 7 pm at Ed Price.
Jeff Gantt, Greensboro A’s staff writer
Jgantt27@hotmail.com
http://jrizzle27.blogspot.com/
The Greensboro A’s once again found themselves down early on Tuesday, May 13 against the Rangers. Proving that “it isn’t over until it’s over,” the A’s would need all 8 innings to come back for another come-from-behind victory. The A’s won the game 5 - 4 in walk-off fashion to improved to 4 - 1 on the season.
A’s on the Mound:
Kenny Latham turned in a great performance on the mound Tuesday night, giving up just 1 run and striking out 4 through 5 innings. He earned a no decision. Sean Shanahan, making his 2008 debut, pitched the final 3 innings to pick up the victory, moving his record to 1 - 0.
A’s at the Plate:
After being held scoreless through 5 innings, the A’s scored 2 runs in the 6th inning, taking the lead on Eric Mack’s RBI groundout. Then, after falling behind again in the 7th inning, the A’s Willie Infante stole the show in the 8th.
After a double by Adam Stone to start the inning, Sean Shanahan was hit by a pitch. Then, Jeremy Cumbo singled to drive in Stone and bring the A’s within 1. After a walk to Brad Oliver to load the bases, Willie Infante singled to center, driving in Shanahan and Cumbo to win the game.
On Deck:
The A’s will be in action on Sunday, May 18th, once again taking on the Rangers. Game time is scheduled for 7 pm at Ed Price.
Jeff Gantt, Greensboro A’s staff writer
Jgantt27@hotmail.com
http://jrizzle27.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
A's fall behind early, Rally to hand Orioles first loss
5/7/08
The Greensboro A’s got back to their winning ways on Wednesday, May 7th, defeating the Orioles 10 - 5. After falling behind early, the A’s bats awakened as they rallied to score 10 runs and hand the Orioles their first loss of the season. The A’s improved to 3 - 1.
A’s on the Mound:
Kenny Latham, who was making his 2008 debut, endured a rocky first inning in which he gave up 4 runs on 4 hits and walked 2. After the first, Latham settled in and pitched 4 scoreless innings. He picked up the win, making him 1 - 0 on the year. Jeff Gantt pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the 6th, giving up just 1 unearned run, before pitching a scoreless 7th and 8th.
A’s at the Plate:
After falling behind early, the A’s scored 8 unanswered runs and never looked back, ending up with 10. Rob Smith, 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, Chris Bennett, 2 for 4 with a triple, 2 RBI, 1 run scored, and Jeff Gantt, 2 for 4 with a double 2 RBI, 1 run scored, led the way in the A’s hitting attack. Other Notables: B. Willard, 2 - 3, 2 runs scored; B Oliver, 1 - 4, 2 RBI; K Latham, 1 - 3, 2 runs scored, BB.
Game Notes:
K. Gantt (wrist), and J. Cox (broken gum bone) did not play due to injury.
Team Notes:
Jonathan Cox will miss the remainder of the season due to his injuries. Sean Shanahan will be making his 2008 debut on Tuesday, May 13th.
On Deck:
The A’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th. The location has been changed to Deep River in High Point. Start time is set for 7 pm.
Jeff Gantt, Greensboro A’s staff writer
Jgantt27@hotmail.com
http://jrizzle27.blogspot.com/
The Greensboro A’s got back to their winning ways on Wednesday, May 7th, defeating the Orioles 10 - 5. After falling behind early, the A’s bats awakened as they rallied to score 10 runs and hand the Orioles their first loss of the season. The A’s improved to 3 - 1.
A’s on the Mound:
Kenny Latham, who was making his 2008 debut, endured a rocky first inning in which he gave up 4 runs on 4 hits and walked 2. After the first, Latham settled in and pitched 4 scoreless innings. He picked up the win, making him 1 - 0 on the year. Jeff Gantt pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the 6th, giving up just 1 unearned run, before pitching a scoreless 7th and 8th.
A’s at the Plate:
After falling behind early, the A’s scored 8 unanswered runs and never looked back, ending up with 10. Rob Smith, 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, Chris Bennett, 2 for 4 with a triple, 2 RBI, 1 run scored, and Jeff Gantt, 2 for 4 with a double 2 RBI, 1 run scored, led the way in the A’s hitting attack. Other Notables: B. Willard, 2 - 3, 2 runs scored; B Oliver, 1 - 4, 2 RBI; K Latham, 1 - 3, 2 runs scored, BB.
Game Notes:
K. Gantt (wrist), and J. Cox (broken gum bone) did not play due to injury.
Team Notes:
Jonathan Cox will miss the remainder of the season due to his injuries. Sean Shanahan will be making his 2008 debut on Tuesday, May 13th.
On Deck:
The A’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th. The location has been changed to Deep River in High Point. Start time is set for 7 pm.
Jeff Gantt, Greensboro A’s staff writer
Jgantt27@hotmail.com
http://jrizzle27.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Brewers Out-duel A’s
5/4/08
Pitching dominated when the A’s took on the Brewers on Sunday, May 4th. Neither of the two teams’ batters could figure out the opposing pitchers as the final score was 1 - 0. The Brewers managed to plate just 1 run, but, in the end, the 1 run would prove to be enough to earn them a win. The loss is the first suffered by the A’s this season as they drop to 2 - 1.
A’s on the Mound:
Zack Culler and Steve Shanahan were at it again Sunday with another dominating performance on the mound. Culler gave up just 1 run, which was unearned, on 2 hits in 4 innings. In an effort that would normally be more than enough for the win, Culler picked up a tough loss, moving his record to 2 - 1 on the season. Steve Shanahan held the Brewers at bay, giving up 0 runs on 4 hits in 4 innings.
A’s at the Plate:
Stifled by the Brewers pitching staff, the A’s picked up only 2 hits the entire game. Steve Shanahan reached on an infield single in the first to pick up the first hit for the A’s and Ross Smith singled in the third to get the only other hit of the afternoon. The A’s did, however, manage 8 base runners by picking up 5 walks to go along with the 2 hits. No A’s runner made it past second base.
Game Notes:
C. Bennett (neck), J. Cox (broken gum bone), and K. Gantt (wrist/flu) did not play due to injuries.
On Deck:
The A’s next game is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th at Leonard Rec Center. They will be playing the Orioles. Start time is scheduled for 7pm.
Jeff Gantt, Greensboro A’s staff writer
Jgantt27@hotmail.com
http://jrizzle27.blogspot.com/
Pitching dominated when the A’s took on the Brewers on Sunday, May 4th. Neither of the two teams’ batters could figure out the opposing pitchers as the final score was 1 - 0. The Brewers managed to plate just 1 run, but, in the end, the 1 run would prove to be enough to earn them a win. The loss is the first suffered by the A’s this season as they drop to 2 - 1.
A’s on the Mound:
Zack Culler and Steve Shanahan were at it again Sunday with another dominating performance on the mound. Culler gave up just 1 run, which was unearned, on 2 hits in 4 innings. In an effort that would normally be more than enough for the win, Culler picked up a tough loss, moving his record to 2 - 1 on the season. Steve Shanahan held the Brewers at bay, giving up 0 runs on 4 hits in 4 innings.
A’s at the Plate:
Stifled by the Brewers pitching staff, the A’s picked up only 2 hits the entire game. Steve Shanahan reached on an infield single in the first to pick up the first hit for the A’s and Ross Smith singled in the third to get the only other hit of the afternoon. The A’s did, however, manage 8 base runners by picking up 5 walks to go along with the 2 hits. No A’s runner made it past second base.
Game Notes:
C. Bennett (neck), J. Cox (broken gum bone), and K. Gantt (wrist/flu) did not play due to injuries.
On Deck:
The A’s next game is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th at Leonard Rec Center. They will be playing the Orioles. Start time is scheduled for 7pm.
Jeff Gantt, Greensboro A’s staff writer
Jgantt27@hotmail.com
http://jrizzle27.blogspot.com/
Monday, May 5, 2008
4/27 Game Summary
A’s Rout Cobras, Win 9 - 0
The Greensboro A’s pitching dominated for the second straight game, allowing only 4 base runners, as the A’s routed the Cobras 9 - 0 to improve to 2 - 0 in the early goings of the rain-drenched season.
A’s on the Mound:
The two week layoff had no effect on the pitchers as Zack Culler pitched 5 brilliant innings to pick up his 2nd win of the season, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 6. Steve Shanahan came in to pitch the final 3 innings, giving up no hits and striking out 4. No Cobra batter made it past second base in the game.
A’s at the Plate:
The A’s batters once again lit up the scoreboard, scoring 9 runs on 10 hits. Keith Gantt led the way, going 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Jeremy Cumbo also had 2 hits in 3 trips to the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Other notables: C. Bennett- 2 R; J. Cox- 1 for 2, RBI, R; A. Day- 1 for 1, 2 BB, R; R. Smith- 1 for 2, RBI; B Willard- 1 for 2, RBI.
On Deck:
After being rained out on Tuesday, April 29th, The Greensboro A’s next game is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th against the Brewers. Start time for the game is set for 1:00pm at Leonard Rec Center.
The Greensboro A’s pitching dominated for the second straight game, allowing only 4 base runners, as the A’s routed the Cobras 9 - 0 to improve to 2 - 0 in the early goings of the rain-drenched season.
A’s on the Mound:
The two week layoff had no effect on the pitchers as Zack Culler pitched 5 brilliant innings to pick up his 2nd win of the season, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 6. Steve Shanahan came in to pitch the final 3 innings, giving up no hits and striking out 4. No Cobra batter made it past second base in the game.
A’s at the Plate:
The A’s batters once again lit up the scoreboard, scoring 9 runs on 10 hits. Keith Gantt led the way, going 2 for 3 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Jeremy Cumbo also had 2 hits in 3 trips to the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Other notables: C. Bennett- 2 R; J. Cox- 1 for 2, RBI, R; A. Day- 1 for 1, 2 BB, R; R. Smith- 1 for 2, RBI; B Willard- 1 for 2, RBI.
On Deck:
After being rained out on Tuesday, April 29th, The Greensboro A’s next game is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th against the Brewers. Start time for the game is set for 1:00pm at Leonard Rec Center.
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