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.
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