4/5/07: Oakland vs LAAA

Nat · 04-05-2007, 04:37 PM

Thursday, April 5
Angel Stadium of Anaheim | 7:05 PM PT

Chad Gaudin, RHP (0-0, -.--)
Athletics (1-2) @

Joe Saunders, LHP (0-0, -.--)
Angels (3-0)

Scouting Report:
Athletics: Gaudin, who was primarily a starter in the Minors but spent the bulk of last season in Oakland's bullpen, will get his 11th big-league start, taking what once was scheduled to be the turn of No. 4 starter Joe Blanton, who was officially moved into the No. 2 spot Sunday when the A's placed righty Esteban Loaiza on the 15-day DL with a strained right trapezius. He made two starts this spring, including a 66-pitch outing Saturday at AT&T Park against the Giants, and will be on an 80-pitch limit against the Halos.
Angels: Recalled at midseason, Saunders took advantage of his opportunity last year to establish himself as a quality starter who throws strikes and keeps the ball in the park (six homers in 70 2/3 innings). He?ll stay in the rotation until both Jered Weaver and Bartolo Colon return, at which point he?ll likely be a long reliever and spot starter.

ak4na2 · 04-06-2007, 12:09 AM

guess it was quiet in here.. it is always nice not only to beat the angels but to do it off rodriguez.. =)

and piazza with his first bomb at angels stadium and making it count.. nice..

looks like nothing will change in this rivalry..

Nat · 04-06-2007, 01:43 AM

They executed the necessary fundamentals tonight and got a little help in the end with Piazza. Great early win.

Sawman · 04-06-2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak4na2

looks like nothing will change in this rivalry..

I agree. We have to admit, the games between these two teams have been really fun to follow over the past couple of years. I would venture to guess that at least 50% of the games have been decided by 1 run. I thought Gaudin pitched well for you guys, while Saunders just looked nervous. Good game, wish it had a different outcome.

Good luck tonight.

04-05-2007, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,156	4/5/07: Oakland vs LAAA Thursday, April 5 Angel Stadium of Anaheim \| 7:05 PM PT Chad Gaudin, RHP (0-0, -.--) Athletics (1-2) @ Joe Saunders, LHP (0-0, -.--) Angels (3-0) Scouting Report: Athletics: Gaudin, who was primarily a starter in the Minors but spent the bulk of last season in Oakland's bullpen, will get his 11th big-league start, taking what once was scheduled to be the turn of No. 4 starter Joe Blanton, who was officially moved into the No. 2 spot Sunday when the A's placed righty Esteban Loaiza on the 15-day DL with a strained right trapezius. He made two starts this spring, including a 66-pitch outing Saturday at AT&T Park against the Giants, and will be on an 80-pitch limit against the Halos. Angels: Recalled at midseason, Saunders took advantage of his opportunity last year to establish himself as a quality starter who throws strikes and keeps the ball in the park (six homers in 70 2/3 innings). He?ll stay in the rotation until both Jered Weaver and Bartolo Colon return, at which point he?ll likely be a long reliever and spot starter.

04-06-2007, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
ak4na2 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 103	guess it was quiet in here.. it is always nice not only to beat the angels but to do it off rodriguez.. =) and piazza with his first bomb at angels stadium and making it count.. nice.. looks like nothing will change in this rivalry..

04-06-2007, 01:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,156	They executed the necessary fundamentals tonight and got a little help in the end with Piazza. Great early win.