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The Oakland Athletics' 2008 season marked their 40th year in Oakland,
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. It was also the 108th season in franchise history. The team finished third in the American League West with a record of 75-86. The Athletics were not expected to contend for the American League West title in 2008. Despite this, the team remained near first place well into July. The Athletics fortunes peaked on July 11, when a 9-2 rout of the
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allowed them to pull within four games of first place. The team then lost 44 of its 68 remaining games. The slide saw the Athletics finish 24.5 games behind the Angels, who clinched the division for a second consecutive year. The Athletics struggled at the plate for most of the season. Particularly troubling was the team's lack of power hitting; apart from
Jack Cust John Joseph "Jack" Cust III (born January 7, 1979) is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego ...
, who hit 33 home runs, no Athletic hit more than 13. Oakland ultimately finished 11th (out of 14 American League teams) in this category. All told, the Athletics scored fewer runs (646) than any other American League team in 2008.


Off-season


Potential free agents

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Jeff DaVanon,
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and outfielder Shannon Stewart all filed for free agency after the 2007 season. DaVanon was signed to a minor league contract by the Athletics on August 10, 2007, after being let go by the
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less than week later. His contract was purchased on August 17, following an injury to Mark Kotsay, who was plagued with injuries in 2007. He posted a .238
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and no home runs in 26 games for the Athletics. Piazza was signed in the previous offseason to a one-year contract which began Piazza's career as a
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. In early May, Piazza was placed on the disabled list after suffering an injury while sliding into third base against the
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. Piazza was activated from the disabled list on July 20 but saw limited action after that as
Jack Cust John Joseph "Jack" Cust III (born January 7, 1979) is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego ...
, who the Athletics brought in as a replacement, put on a big show once he joined the team. Piazza played in a total of 83 games in 2007 and batted .275 with 8 home runs. Stewart was also signed in the previous offseason to a one-year contract after missing most of the 2006 season. Stewart played in 146 games in 2007 and led the team in batting average (.290).


October

*October 5: Outfielder Dee Brown,
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Ron Flores, infielder
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, pitcher Brad Halsey, pitcher
Shane Komine Shane Kenji Komine (born October 18, 1980 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. He made his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 30, (6 IP, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K). He is the third American-born ...
,
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and
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were outrighted to the minor leagues. Brown, Flores, Furmaniak and Melhuse eventually declined their assignments and became free agents. *October 6: The Athletics announced that they would not renew the contracts of bullpen coach
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, third base coach
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, and bench coach
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for the 2008 season. *October 11: Pitcher José García was claimed by the Athletics off waivers from the
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. García had missed the entire 2007 season following Tommy John surgery. *October 13: Pitcher Jay Marshall and outfielder Kevin Thompson were claimed off waivers by the
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and the Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively. A Rule 5 draft selection from the
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, Marshall saw action in 51 games in 2007, mainly as a
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. He put up a 1–2 record and a 6.43
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. Claimed off waivers from the
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on September 7, 2007, Thompson played in 9 games for the Athletics in the final month of the season, batting .071 with no home runs. *October 16:
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was added to the Athletics coaching staff and will serve as the bullpen coach for the 2008 season. *October 23:
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was added to the Athletics coaching staff and will serve as the bench coach for the 2008 season. *October 25: Outfielder
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was claimed off waivers by the
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. Acquired on May 2, 2007, from the
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for
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, Snelling played in just 6 games before being placed on the disabled list on May 16 and never played in another game for the Athletics. That same day
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was outrighted to the minor leagues. Robertson appeared in 3 games in 2007 and posted an 18.00 ERA.
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was also added to the Athletics coaching staff and will serve as the third base coach for 2008.


November

*November 2: Pitcher Colby Lewis was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals. Lewis mainly worked out of the bullpen for the Athletics in 2007, posting a 6.45 ERA and an 0–2 record in 26 games. *November 18: Infielder
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was traded to the
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for two minor league pitchers, Graham Godfrey and Kristian Bell. Scutaro, a valuable backup infielder, played in 104 games in 2007 for the Athletics, posting a .260 batting average and 7 home runs. *November 28:
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Wes Bankston was claimed off waivers by the Athletics from the Kansas City Royals. A minor league
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, Bankston played in the
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minor league system in 2007. In 104 games in Triple-A with the
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, he batted .238 with 15 home runs.


December

*December 6: Pitcher Fernando Hernández was selected from the
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in the Rule 5 draft. Jay Marshall was reclaimed by the Athletics off waivers from the
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. To make room for Marshall, José García was designated for assignment. Marshall was later outrighted to the minor leagues on December 11 and José García was not offered a new contract and became a free agent on December 12. *December 13: The long-awaited Mitchell Report was released. It named many former Athletics players, including
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,
Jason Giambi Jason Gilbert Giambi (; born January 8, 1971) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. In his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, which began in 1995, Giambi played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yank ...
,
José Guillén José Manuel Guillén (pronounced ; born May 17, 1976) is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. Guillén played for ten Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in his career. Professional career Pittsburgh Pirates Guillén was signed b ...
,
Jeremy Giambi Jeremy Dean Giambi (; September 30, 1974 – February 9, 2022) was an American outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for four teams from 1998 to 2003, primarily the Oakland Athletics, where he was a teammate of h ...
, David Justice, Adam Piatt, F. P. Santangelo,
Miguel Tejada Miguel Odalis Tejada ( Tejeda; born May 25, 1974) is a Dominican former professional baseball shortstop who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for six teams, most notably the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles, befor ...
and
Randy Velarde Randy Lee Velarde (born November 24, 1962) is an American former baseball infielder and utility player who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played the majority of his career for the New York Yankees, and also played for the ...
. The report also named one current Athletics player,
Jack Cust John Joseph "Jack" Cust III (born January 7, 1979) is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego ...
. *December 14: In a move that signaled the start of rebuilding for the Athletics, 2007
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starter
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along with minor league pitcher Connor Robertson were traded to the
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for pitcher Brett Andreson, first baseman Chris Carter, outfielder Aaron Cunningham, pitcher
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, outfielder Carlos González and pitcher Greg Smith. Haren, the Athletics ace in 2007, made 34 starts and posted career highs in wins (15), ERA (3.07), and
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(192). Of the players acquired from the Diamondbacks, Eveland was the only one with major league experience, having made his debut for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005. Eveland appeared in 5 games for the Diamondbacks in 2007, making one start, winning one game and posted a 14.40 ERA.


January

*January 3: In another move as part of the Athletics rebuilding mode,
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was traded to the
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for pitcher
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, pitcher
Gio González Giovany Aramis González (born September 19, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox. A two- ...
and outfielder Ryan Sweeney. In 2007, Swisher posted a career high .262 batting average but had only 22 home runs, a big drop from 35 in 2006. Of the players acquired from the White Sox, Sweeney was the only one with major league experience, having made his debut for them in 2006. In 15 major league games for the White Sox in 2007, Sweeney batted .200 with a home run. *January 11: Outfielder
Emil Brown Emil Quincy Brown (born December 29, 1974) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1997 to 2009 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, a ...
was signed by the Athletics to a one-year contract. Brown, 33, started half the games for the Kansas City Royals in the outfield in 2007. He batted .257 with 6 home runs. According to Athletics assistant
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, Brown's success against left-handed pitching was what appealed the Athletics into signing the right-handed veteran. To make room for Brown on the 40-man roster, fellow outfielder Danny Putnam was
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. Putnam made his debut in 2007 for the Athletics and batted .214 with a home run in 11 games. *January 14: In another move as part of the Athletics rebuilding mode, center fielder Mark Kotsay was traded to the
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for pitcher
Joey Devine Joseph Neal Devine (born September 19, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics. Baseball career Atlanta Braves Devine was the Braves' first ...
and minor league pitcher Jamie Richmond. Kotsay was limited to just 56 games in 2007 due to back problems that bothered him in the past. He hit just .214 with a home run in those 56 games. Devine spent most of the 2007 season in the minor leagues, splitting time in Double-A and Triple-A. In 10 major league games, all out of the bullpen, Devine went 1–0 with a 1.08 ERA. *January 25: Outfielder
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was claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. To make room for Fiorentino on the 40-man roster, pitcher Ruddy Lugo was designated for assignment. Fiorentino spent the entire 2007 season in the
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organization, playing at the Double-A level for the Bowie Baysox. He hit .282 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs for the Baysox. Lugo was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays earlier in the 2007 season and made a combined 38 relief appearances for the Devil Rays and the Athletics. He went 6–0 with a 5.40 ERA.


February

*February 8: Pitcher
Keith Foulke Keith Charles Foulke ( ; born October 19, 1972) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. A graduate of Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas, Foulke attended Galveston College and Lewis–Clark State College. Between 1997 and 2008, h ...
came out of retirement and signed a one-year contract with the Athletics. He had previously pitched for the Athletics in 2003, as their closer. To make room for Foulke on the 40-man roster, Bankston was designated for assignment and was later outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on February 13.


March

*March 25: First baseman and designated hitter
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had his contract purchased right before the Athletics first game. He had signed a minor league contract on February 11, 2008. He had previously spent his entire career with the Kansas City Royals and his last few years with them were plagued with injuries. Sweeney had done well in spring training to earn a spot on the Athletics 25-man roster.


Regular season


Season standings


Record vs. opponents


Season summary


March

The Athletics opened the regular season on March 25 in Japan and faced the
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there. Before the opener, the Athletics placed starting pitcher
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and third baseman
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on the 15-day disabled list and placed relief pitcher Kiko Calero on the 60-day disabled list. The Athletics were allowed to carry 25 players plus three extra inactive players in case of injury. The three extra players were pitchers
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and Dana Eveland along with outfielder Carlos González. The Athletics opened with ten pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders, five outfielders, and one designated hitter. The pitchers were
Joe Blanton Joseph Matthew Blanton (born December 11, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Kansas City Royals, Pi ...
,
Dallas Braden Dallas Lee Braden (born August 13, 1983) is an American former professional baseball player and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from to as a member of the Oakland Athletics and, wh ...
, Andrew Brown,
Santiago Casilla Santiago Casilla (born July 25, 1980) is a Dominican former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2018 for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. Casilla threw four pitches: a fastba ...
,
Lenny DiNardo Leonard Edward DiNardo (born September 19, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 through 2009, with the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, and Kansas City Royals. Listed at ...
,
Alan Embree Alan Duane Embree (born January 23, 1970) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Embree played for the Cleveland Indians (1992–1996), Atlanta Braves (1997–1998), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998), San Francisco Giants (1999–2001), Chic ...
,
Keith Foulke Keith Charles Foulke ( ; born October 19, 1972) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. A graduate of Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas, Foulke attended Galveston College and Lewis–Clark State College. Between 1997 and 2008, h ...
,
Rich Harden James Richard Harden (born November 30, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. Early years Harden attended Claremont Secondary ...
, Fernando Hernández and
Huston Street Huston Lowell Street ( ; born August 2, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels. After ...
.
Rob Bowen Robert McClure Bowen (born February 24, 1981) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 2003 to 2008 for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athlet ...
and
Kurt Suzuki Kurtis Kiyoshi Suzuki (born October 4, 1983) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Washington Nationals, Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Angels. ...
were the two catchers while
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,
Bobby Crosby Robert Edward Crosby (born January 12, 1980) is an American former professional baseball infielder and current coach. He played in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Arizona Diamondbacks. The son of former ...
, Mark Ellis, Jack Hannahan, Dan Johnson, Donnie Murphy and Mike Sweeney were the seven infielders. The five outfielders were Emil Brown,
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,
Chris Denorfia Christopher Anthony Denorfia (born July 15, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder and coach. He currently serves as the manager for the Hartford Yard Goats, who are the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies of Major L ...
, Jeff Fiorentino and Ryan Sweeney, while
Jack Cust John Joseph "Jack" Cust III (born January 7, 1979) is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego ...
was the designated hitter. Joe Blanton got the nod to start the first game. The game went into extra innings and the Athletics lost 6–5 in 10. Emil Brown made a costly baserunning error in the 10th, which possibly cost the Athletics the game. Rich Harden started the second game of the two-game series and led the Athletics to a 5–1 win over the Red Sox after pitching six strong innings while giving up one run on three hits and also struck out nine.


Game log

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Lester Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Notable people and characters with the name include: People Given name * Lester Bangs (1948–1982), American music critic * Lester W. Bentley (1908–1972), American artist from Wisc ...
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Tokyo Dome is an indoor stadium in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. It was designed as a baseball stadium following its predecessor, Korakuen Stadium. Construction on the stadium began on May 16, 1985, and it opened on March 17, 1988. It was built on the site of th ...
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Tokyo, Japan Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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MLB Japan Opening Series 2008 The Major League Baseball Opening Series Japan 2008, or MLB Japan Opening Series 2008, was played on March 25 and 26, 2008, in Tokyo, Japan. The 2007 World Series champion Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics split a two-game series played at ...
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Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 2–1 , , Matsuzaka (1–0) , , Blanton (0–1) , , Papelbon (2) , , 36,067 , , 1–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 4 , , April 2 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
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Lester Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Notable people and characters with the name include: People Given name * Lester Bangs (1948–1982), American music critic * Lester W. Bentley (1908–1972), American artist from Wisc ...
(1–1) , , Embree (0–1) , , , , 21,625 , , 1–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 5 , , April 4 , , Indians , , 6–3 , , Duchscherer (1–0) , ,
Byrd Byrd commonly refers to: * William Byrd (c. 1540 – 1623), an English composer of the Renaissance * Richard E. Byrd (1888–1957), an American naval officer and explorer Byrd or Byrds may also refer to: Other people * Byrd (surname), includin ...
(0–1) , , , , 13,916 , , 2–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 6 , , April 5 , , Indians , , 6–1 , , Eveland (1–0) , , Sabathia (0–1) , , , , 16,279 , , 3–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 7 , , April 6 , , Indians , , 2–1 , , Lee (1–0) , , Blanton (0–2) , , Borowski (2) , , 16,384 , , 3–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 8 , , April 8 , , @ Blue Jays , , 9–8 , , Embree (1–1) , , Accardo (0–1) , , Street (1) , , 31,336 , , 4–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 9 , , April 9 , , @ Blue Jays , , 6–3 , ,
Hernández Hernández is a widespread Spanish surname that became common around the 15th century. Originally a patronymic, it means son of Hernán, Hernando or Fernando—the Spanish version of Germanic Ferdinand. Fernández is a very common variant of the n ...
(1–0) , , Accardo (0–2) , , Street (2) , , 16,102 , , 5–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 10 , , April 10 , , @ Blue Jays , , 11 – 8 (12) , , Devine (1–0) , ,
League League or The League may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Leagues'' (band), an American rock band * ''The League'', an American sitcom broadcast on FX and FXX about fantasy football Sports * Sports league * Rugby league, full contact footba ...
(0–1) , , Foulke (1) , , 16,521 , , 6–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 11 , , April 11 , , @ Indians , , 9–7 , , Blanton (1–2) , , Sabathia (0–2) , , Street (3) , , 17,859 , , 7–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 12 , , April 12 , , @ Indians , , 7–3 , , DiNardo (1–0) , , Carmona (1–1) , , , , 19,170 , , 8–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 13 , , April 13 , , @ Indians , , 7–1 , , Lee (2–0) , , Gaudin (0–1) , , , , 17,228 , , 8–5 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 14 , , April 14 , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(1–0) , , Buehrle (1–1) , , Street (4) , , 20,430 , , 9–5 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 15 , , April 15 , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 4–1 , , Danks (1–1) , , Eveland (1–1) , , Jenks (5), , 18,254 , , 9–6 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 16 , , April 16 , , Mariners , , 4–2 , ,
Hernández Hernández is a widespread Spanish surname that became common around the 15th century. Originally a patronymic, it means son of Hernán, Hernando or Fernando—the Spanish version of Germanic Ferdinand. Fernández is a very common variant of the n ...
(2–0) , , Blanton (1–3) , , , , 21,126 , , 9–7 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 17 , , April 17 , , Mariners , , 8–1 , ,
Silva Silva is a surname in Portuguese language, Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Portugal and Brazil. It is derived from the Latin word , meaning "forest" or "woodland". It is the family name of the House of Silva. The name is also widespread i ...
(3–0) , , DiNardo (1–1) , , , , 10,164 , , 9–8 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 18 , , April 18 , , Royals , , 13–2 , , Gaudin (1–1) , , Bannister (3–1) , , , , 12,528 , , 10–8 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 19 , , April 19 , , Royals , , 6–5 , , Devine (2–0) , , Peralta (0–1) , , Street (5) , , 20,390 , , 11–8 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 20 , , April 20 , , Royals , , 7–1 , , Eveland (2–1) , , Hochevar (0–1) , , , , 18,645 , , 12–8 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 21 , , April 22 , ,
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
, , 5–4 , , Rincón (2–0) , , Blanton (1–4) , , Nathan (7) , , 10,267 , , 12–9 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 22 , , April 23 , ,
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
, , 3–0 , , Gaudin (2–1) , , Bonser (1–4) , , Street (6) , , 15,242 , , 13–9 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 23 , , April 24 , ,
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(2–0) , , Liriano (0–3) , , , , 12,593 , , 14–9 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 24 , , April 25 , , @ Mariners , , 4–3 , , Eveland (3–1) , ,
Batista Batista is a Spanish or Portuguese surname. Notable persons with the name include: * Batista (footballer, born 1955), Brazilian football player * Dave Bautista, American actor and professional wrestler, also known as Batista * Edina Alves Batis ...
(2–3) , , Street (7) , , 40,845 , , 15–9 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 25 , , April 26 , , @ Mariners , , 5–3 , , Bédard (2–0) , , Duchscherer (1–1) , , , , 37,563 , , 15–10 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 26 , , April 27 , , @ Mariners , , 4–2 , , Blanton (2–4) , ,
Hernández Hernández is a widespread Spanish surname that became common around the 15th century. Originally a patronymic, it means son of Hernán, Hernando or Fernando—the Spanish version of Germanic Ferdinand. Fernández is a very common variant of the n ...
(2–1) , , Street (8) , , 32,612 , , 16–10 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 27 , , April 28 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Garland A garland is a decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Garlands can be worn on the head or around the neck, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Etymology From the ...
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Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Saunders Saunders is a surname of English and Scottish patronymic origin derived from Sander, a mediaeval form of Alexander.See also: Sander (name) People * Ab Saunders (1851–1883), American cowboy and gunman * Al Saunders (born 1947), American foot ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(2–1) , , Rodríguez (11) , , 35,764 , , 17–11 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 29 , , April 30 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 6–1 , , Santana (5–0) , , Eveland (3–2) , , , , 35,301 , , 17–12 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 30 , , May 1 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Moseley Moseley is a suburb of south Birmingham, England, south of the city centre. The area is a popular cosmopolitan residential location and leisure destination, with a number of bars and restaurants. The area also has a number of boutiques and ot ...
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Murray Murray may refer to: Businesses * Murray (bicycle company), an American manufacturer of low-cost bicycles * Murrays, an Australian bus company * Murray International Trust, a Scottish investment trust * D. & W. Murray Limited, an Australian who ...
(1–0) , , Gaudin (3–2) , , Benoit (1) , , 20,524 , , 18–14 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 33 , , May 4 , , Rangers , , 3–1 , , Casilla (1–0) , ,
Feldman Feldman is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Academics * Arthur Feldman (born 1949), American cardiologist * David B. Feldman, American psychologist * David Feldman (historian), American historian ...
(0–1) , , Street (9) , , 31,673 , , 19–14 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 34 , , May 5 , ,
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
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Johnson Johnson is a surname of Anglo-Norman origin meaning "Son of John". It is the second most common in the United States and 154th most common in the world. As a common family name in Scotland, Johnson is occasionally a variation of ''Johnston'', a ...
(0–1) , , , , 10,128 , , 20–14 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 35 , , May 6 , ,
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 4–2 , , Duchscherer (3–1) , , Burres (3–3) , , Casilla (1) , , 11,492 , , 21–14 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 36 , , May 7 , ,
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 6 – 5 (10) , , Braden (1–0) , , Cormier (0–1) , , , , 15,235 , , 22–14 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 37 , , May 9 , , @ Rangers , , 4–0 , ,
Feldman Feldman is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Academics * Arthur Feldman (born 1949), American cardiologist * David B. Feldman, American psychologist * David Feldman (historian), American historian ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(2–2) , , , , 23,516 , , 22–15 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 38 , , May 10 , , @ Rangers , , 6–4 , , Rupe (1–1) , , Eveland (3–3) , , , , 22,899 , , 22–16 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 39 , , May 11 , , @ Rangers , , 12–6 , , Casilla (2–0) , ,
Germán Germán () is a male given name in Spanish speaking countries. It is a cognate to French Germain, and is a variant of Latin Germanus. Surname * Domingo Germán (born 1992), baseball player * Esteban Germán (born 1978), Dominican professio ...
(1–1) , , , , 23,959 , , 23–16 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 40 , , May 13 , , @ Indians , , 4–0 , ,
Byrd Byrd commonly refers to: * William Byrd (c. 1540 – 1623), an English composer of the Renaissance * Richard E. Byrd (1888–1957), an American naval officer and explorer Byrd or Byrds may also refer to: Other people * Byrd (surname), includin ...
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Kobayashi Kobayashi (written: lit. "small forest") is the 8th most common Japanese surname. A less common variant is . Notable people with the surname include: Art figures Film, television, theater and music *, Japanese actress and voice actress *, ...
(1) , , 16,974 , , 23–17 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 41 , , May 14 , , @ Indians , , 2–0 , , Sabathia (3–5) , , Blanton (2–6) , , , , 18,188 , , 23–18 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 42 , , May 15 , , @ Indians , , 4–2 , , Laffey (2–2) , ,
Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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Kobayashi Kobayashi (written: lit. "small forest") is the 8th most common Japanese surname. A less common variant is . Notable people with the surname include: Art figures Film, television, theater and music *, Japanese actress and voice actress *, ...
(2) , , 26,764 , , 23–19 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 43 , , May 16 , , @ Braves , , 3–2 , , Acosta (2–1) , , Embree (1–2) , , , , 31,004 , , 23–20 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 44 , , May 17 , , @ Braves , , 5–4 , , Harden (2–0) , , Hudson (6–3) , , , , 38,324 , , 24–20 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 45 , , May 18 , , @ Braves , , 5–2 , , Reyes (2–1) , , Duchscherer (3–3) , , , , 31,025 , , 24–21 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 46 , , May 19 , ,
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
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Percival Percival (, also spelled Perceval, Parzival), alternatively called Peredur (), was one of King Arthur's legendary Knights of the Round Table. First mentioned by the French author Chrétien de Troyes in the tale ''Perceval, the Story of the Gr ...
(12) , , 11,077 , , 24–22 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 47 , , May 20 , ,
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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Percival Percival (, also spelled Perceval, Parzival), alternatively called Peredur (), was one of King Arthur's legendary Knights of the Round Table. First mentioned by the French author Chrétien de Troyes in the tale ''Perceval, the Story of the Gr ...
(13) , , 11,272 , , 24–23 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 48 , , May 21 , ,
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
, , 9–1 , , Eveland (4–3) , , Sonnanstine (6–2) , , , , 22,712 , , 25–23 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 49 , , May 23 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
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Wakefield Wakefield is a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England located on the River Calder. The city had a population of 99,251 in the 2011 census.https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/census/2011/ks101ew Census 2011 table KS101EW Usual resident population, ...
(3–3) , , , , 29,057 , , 26–23 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 50 , , May 24 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 3–0 , , Duchscherer (4–3) , , Beckett (5–4) , , Street (10) , , 33,468 , , 27–23 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 51 , , May 25 , ,
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
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Lester Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Notable people and characters with the name include: People Given name * Lester Bangs (1948–1982), American music critic * Lester W. Bentley (1908–1972), American artist from Wisc ...
(3–3) , , Street (11) , , 35,067 , , 28–23 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 52 , , May 27 , , Blue Jays , , 3–1 , ,
Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(3–4) , , Burnett (5–5) , , Street (12) , , 10,635 , , 29–23 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 53 , , May 28 , , Blue Jays , , 2–1 , , Halladay (6–5) , , Foulke (0–1) , , Ryan (12) , , 17,460 , , 29–24 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 54 , , May 29 , , Blue Jays , , 12–0 , , Litsch (6–1) , , Eveland (4–4) , , , , 21,862 , , 29–25 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 55 , , May 30 , , @ Rangers , , 3–1 , , Millwood (3–3) , , Duchscherer (4–4) , , Wilson (11) , , 21,763 , , 29–26 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 56 , , May 31 , , @ Rangers , , 8–4 , , Ponson (4–1) , , Blanton (3–7) , , , , 36,798 , , 29–27 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 57 , , June 1 , , @ Rangers , , 13–8 , , Gaudin (4–3) , ,
Wright Wright is an occupational surname originating in England. The term 'Wright' comes from the circa 700 AD Old English word 'wryhta' or 'wyrhta', meaning worker or shaper of wood. Later it became any occupational worker (for example, a shipwright i ...
(3–2) , , , , 17,661 , , 30–27 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 58 , , June 2 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 3–2 , , Street (1–1) , , Cruceta (0–3) , , , , 11,772 , , 31–27 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 59 , , June 3 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
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Seay Seay is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Abraham Jefferson Seay * Albert Seay, American musicologist * Bobby Seay * Clarence Seay * Dick Seay * Edward T. Seay (c. 1869-1941), American lawyer and politician * Frank Howell Se ...
(0–1) , , , , 10,871 , , 32–27 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 60 , , June 4 , ,
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
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Robertson Robertson may refer to: People * Robertson (surname) (includes a list of people with this name) * Robertson (given name) * Clan Robertson, a Scottish clan * Robertson, stage name of Belgian magician Étienne-Gaspard Robert (1763–1837) Places ...
(3–6) , , , , 19,258 , , 33–27 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 61 , , June 6 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 3–1 , , Lackey (2–1) , , Blanton (3–8) , , Rodríguez (25), , 25,120 , , 33–28 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 62 , , June 7 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Garland A garland is a decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Garlands can be worn on the head or around the neck, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Etymology From the ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(3–5) , , Rodríguez (26) , , 29,294 , , 33–29 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 63 , , June 8 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 7 – 3 (12) , , Ziegler (1–0) , , Bootcheck (0–1) , , , , 26,332 , , 34–29 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 64 , , June 10 , ,
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
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Wang Wang may refer to: Names * Wang (surname) (王), a common Chinese surname * Wāng (汪), a less common Chinese surname * Titles in Chinese nobility * A title in Korean nobility * A title in Mongolian nobility Places * Wang River in Thai ...
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Rivera Rivera () is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a street away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of aro ...
(17) , , 26,402 , , 34–30 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 65 , , June 11 , ,
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
, , 8–4 , , Duchscherer (6–4) , , Rasner (3–4) , , , , 27,292 , , 35–30 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 66 , , June 12 , ,
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
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Rivera Rivera () is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a street away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of aro ...
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Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 4–0 , , Harden (4–0) , , Cain (3–5) , , , , 40,873 , , 37–31 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 69 , , June 15 , , @
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 5–3 , , Eveland (5–5) , , Correia (1–4) , , Street (13) , , 41,547 , , 38–31 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 70 , , June 17 , , @ D-backs , , 15–1 , , Duchscherer (7–4) , ,
Webb Webb most often refers to James Webb Space Telescope which is named after James E. Webb, second Administrator of NASA. It may also refer to: Places Antarctica * Webb Glacier (South Georgia) * Webb Glacier (Victoria Land) * Webb Névé, Victor ...
(11–3) , , , , 28,710 , , 39–31 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 71 , , June 18 , , @ D-backs , , 11–1 , , Haren (7–4) , , Blanton (3–10) , , , , 28,507 , , 39–32 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 72 , , June 19 , , @ D-backs , , 2–1 , ,
Peña Peña, meaning "rocky outcrop" or "rocky summit" in the Spanish language (Aragonese: ''Penya'', Catalan: ''Penya''). It may refer to: Mountains *Peña Montañesa, a mountain in the Pre-Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain *Peña de los Enamorados, a mountain ...
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Lyon Lyon,, ; Occitan language, Occitan: ''Lion'', hist. ''Lionés'' also spelled in English as Lyons, is the List of communes in France with over 20,000 inhabitants, third-largest city and Urban area (France), second-largest metropolitan area of F ...
(15) , , 31,997 , , 39–33 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 73 , , June 20 , , Marlins , , 7 – 6 (11) , ,
Brown Brown is a color. It can be considered a composite color, but it is mainly a darker shade of orange. In the CMYK color model used in printing or painting, brown is usually made by combining the colors orange and black. In the RGB color model us ...
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Pinto Pinto is a Portuguese language, Portuguese, Spanish language, Spanish, Sephardi Jews, Jewish (Sephardic), and Italian language, Italian surname. It is a high-frequency surname in all List of countries and territories where Portuguese is an officia ...
(2–2) , , Street (1–2) , , Gregg (13) , , 19,287 , , 40–34 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 75 , , June 22 , , Marlins , , 7–1 , , Duchscherer (8–4) , ,
Miller A miller is a person who operates a mill, a machine to grind a grain (for example corn or wheat) to make flour. Milling is among the oldest of human occupations. "Miller", "Milne" and other variants are common surnames, as are their equivalent ...
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Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. Since 2004, the team's home stadium has been Citize ...
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Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. Since 2004, the team's home stadium has been Citize ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. Since 2004, the team's home stadium has been Citize ...
, , 5–0 , , Harden (5–0) , , Eaton (2–6) , , , , 17,228 , , 43–35 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 79 , , June 27 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 4–1 , , Eveland (6–5) , , Yabu (3–4) , , Street (15) , , 27,125 , , 44–35 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 80 , , June 28 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
, , 1–0 , , Lincecum (9–1) , , Duchscherer (8–5) , , Wilson (22) , , 36,067 , , 44–36 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 81 , , June 29 , ,
Giants A giant is a being of human appearance, sometimes of prodigious size and strength, common in folklore. Giant(s) or The Giant(s) may also refer to: Mythology and religion *Giants (Greek mythology) *Jötunn, a Germanic term often translated as 'gi ...
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Sánchez Sánchez is a Spanish family name. Historical origins "The illustrious Sanchez Family... is descended from one of a number of Gothic knights (caballeros) who in the year 714 escaped from the "barbara furia" of the Mohammedan invasion and took ...
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Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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Garland A garland is a decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Garlands can be worn on the head or around the neck, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Etymology From the ...
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Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Shields A shield is a piece of personal armour held in the hand, which may or may not be strapped to the wrist or forearm. Shields are used to intercept specific attacks, whether from close-ranged weaponry or projectiles such as arrows, by means of ...
(4–2) , , Embree (1–3) , , Rodríguez (33) , , 42,047 , , 45–38 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 84 , , July 2 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Saunders Saunders is a surname of English and Scottish patronymic origin derived from Sander, a mediaeval form of Alexander.See also: Sander (name) People * Ab Saunders (1851–1883), American cowboy and gunman * Al Saunders (born 1947), American foot ...
(12–4) , , Foulke (0–3) , , Rodríguez (34) , , 41,091 , , 45–39 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 85 , , July 3 , , @
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
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White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
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White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 4–3 , , Danks (6–4) , , Harden (5–1) , , Linebrink (1) , , 31,955 , , 47–41 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 89 , , July 7 , , Mariners, , 4–3 , , Eveland (7–5) , ,
Washburn Washburn (alternatively Wasseburne, Wasseborne, Wasshebourne, Wassheborne, Washbourne, Washburne, Washborne, Washborn, Wasborn, Washbon) is a toponymic surname, probably of Old English origin, with likely Anglo-Norman and Norman-French influen ...
(4–8), , Street (17) , , 11,129 , , 48–41 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 90 , , July 8 , , Mariners , , 2–0 , , Duchscherer (10–5) , ,
Silva Silva is a surname in Portuguese language, Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Portugal and Brazil. It is derived from the Latin word , meaning "forest" or "woodland". It is the family name of the House of Silva. The name is also widespread i ...
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Corcoran Corcoran is an Irish surname, the original Irish language form being meaning 'descendant of Corcrán'. The name itself is derived from meaning 'purple'. History The name Corcoran is an anglicisation of the names of two Gaelic clans. The f ...
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Morrow Morrow is a word meaning "the next day" in literary English. It also means "morning" in archaic English Morrow may also refer to: Places in the United States and Canada United States * Morrow, Arkansas *Morrow, Georgia * Morrow, Louisiana *Morr ...
(8) , , 21,128 , , 49–42 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 92 , , July 10 , , Mariners , , 3 – 2 (11) , , Street (2–2) , , Jiménez (0–1) , , , , 15,187 , , 50–42 , - align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" , 93 , , July 11 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Garland A garland is a decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Garlands can be worn on the head or around the neck, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Etymology From the ...
(8–6) , , , , 31,372 , , 51–42 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 94 , , July 12 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 4–1 , , Santana (11–3) , , Eveland (7–6) , , Rodríguez (37) , , 27,161 , , 51–43 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 95 , , July 13 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 4–3 , , Arredondo (3–0) , , Street (2–3) , , Rodríguez (38) , , 29,352 , , 51–44 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 96 , , July 18 , , @
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
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Robertson Robertson may refer to: People * Robertson (surname) (includes a list of people with this name) * Robertson (given name) * Clan Robertson, a Scottish clan * Robertson, stage name of Belgian magician Étienne-Gaspard Robert (1763–1837) Places ...
(1–0) , , DiNardo (1–2) , , , , 54,183 , , 51–46 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 98 , , July 20 , , @
Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of ...
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Rivera Rivera () is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a street away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of aro ...
(24) , , 54,366 , , 51–47 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 99 , , July 21 , , @
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
, , 4–0 , , Kazmir (8–5) , , Eveland (7–7) , , , , 12,428 , , 51–48 , - align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" , 100 , , July 22 , , @
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
, , 8–1 , , Braden (2–0) , , Sonnanstine (10–5) , , , , 16,800 , , 52–48 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 101 , , July 23 , , @
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
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Shields A shield is a piece of personal armour held in the hand, which may or may not be strapped to the wrist or forearm. Shields are used to intercept specific attacks, whether from close-ranged weaponry or projectiles such as arrows, by means of ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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Percival Percival (, also spelled Perceval, Parzival), alternatively called Peredur (), was one of King Arthur's legendary Knights of the Round Table. First mentioned by the French author Chrétien de Troyes in the tale ''Perceval, the Story of the Gr ...
(20) , , 23,437 , , 52–49 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 102 , , July 25 , , Rangers , , 14–6 , , Padilla (12–5) , , Blevins (0–1) , , , , 20,141 , , 52–50 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 103 , , July 26 , , Rangers , , 9–4 , ,
Harrison Harrison may refer to: People * Harrison (name) * Harrison family of Virginia, United States Places In Australia: * Harrison, Australian Capital Territory, suburb in the Canberra district of Gungahlin In Canada: * Inukjuak, Quebec, or " ...
(2–1) , , Duchscherer (10–7) , , , , 20,653 , , 52–51 , - align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" , 104 , , July 27 , , Rangers , , 6–5 , , Blevins (1–1) , , Hurley (1–2) , , Street (18) , , 21,135 , , 53–51 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 105 , , July 28 , , Royals , , 4–2 , , Greinke (8–7) , , Braden (2–1) , ,
Soria Soria () is a municipality and a Spanish city, located on the Douro river in the east of the autonomous community of Castile and León and capital of the province of Soria. Its population is 38,881 ( INE, 2017), 43.7% of the provincial populati ...
(28) , , 12,464 , , 53–52 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 106 , , July 29 , , Royals , , 5–2 , , Meche (9–9) , ,
Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
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Soria Soria () is a municipality and a Spanish city, located on the Douro river in the east of the autonomous community of Castile and León and capital of the province of Soria. Its population is 38,881 ( INE, 2017), 43.7% of the provincial populati ...
(29) , , 12,182 , , 53–53 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 107 , , July 30 , , Royals , , 4 – 3 (10) , , R. Ramírez (2–1) , , Street (2–4) , ,
Soria Soria () is a municipality and a Spanish city, located on the Douro river in the east of the autonomous community of Castile and León and capital of the province of Soria. Its population is 38,881 ( INE, 2017), 43.7% of the provincial populati ...
(30) , , 26,272 , , 53–54 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 108 , , August 1 , , @
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
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Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
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Lester Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Notable people and characters with the name include: People Given name * Lester Bangs (1948–1982), American music critic * Lester W. Bentley (1908–1972), American artist from Wisc ...
(10–3) , , Eveland (7–8) , , , , 37,838 , , 53–56 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 110 , , August 3 , , @
Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
, , 5–2 , , Matsuzaka (12–2) , , Braden (2–2) , , Papelbon (31) , , 37,317 , , 53–57 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 111 , , August 4 , , @ Blue Jays , , 6–1 , , Halladay (13–8) , , Gallagher (1–1) , , , , 24,761 , , 53–58 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 112 , , August 5 , , @ Blue Jays , , 4–3 , , Carlson (4–1) , , Street (2–5) , , , , 23,580 , , 53–59 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 113 , , August 6 , , @ Blue Jays , , 5–1 , , Marcum (6–5) , , Gonzalez (0–1) , , , , 29,256 , , 53–60 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 114 , , August 7 , , @ Blue Jays , , 6–4 , , Burnett (14–9) , , Blevins (1–2) , , Ryan (22) , , 28,821 , , 53–61 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 115 , , August 8 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
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Rogers Rogers may refer to: Places Canada *Rogers Pass (British Columbia) * Rogers Island (Nunavut) United States * Rogers, Arkansas, a city * Rogers, alternate name of Muroc, California, a former settlement * Rogers, Indiana, an unincorporated communit ...
(8–9) , , Ziegler (1) , , 41,457 , , 54–61 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 116 , , August 9 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 10–2 , , Galarraga (10–4) , , Meyer (0–1) , , , , 41,308 , , 54–62 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 117 , , August 10 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
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Robertson Robertson may refer to: People * Robertson (surname) (includes a list of people with this name) * Robertson (given name) * Clan Robertson, a Scottish clan * Robertson, stage name of Belgian magician Étienne-Gaspard Robert (1763–1837) Places ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(5–11) , , Rodney (3) , , 40,743 , , 54–63 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 118 , , August 12 , ,
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
, , 2–1 , , Gonzalez (1–1) , , Kazmir (8–6) , , Ziegler (2) , , 14,284 , , 55–63 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 119 , , August 13 , ,
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
, , 3–2 , , Sonnanstine (12–6) , , Duchscherer (10–8) , ,
Percival Percival (, also spelled Perceval, Parzival), alternatively called Peredur (), was one of King Arthur's legendary Knights of the Round Table. First mentioned by the French author Chrétien de Troyes in the tale ''Perceval, the Story of the Gr ...
(27) , , 21,438 , , 55–64 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 120 , , August 14 , ,
Rays Ray may refer to: Fish * Ray (fish), any cartilaginous fish of the superorder Batoidea * Ray (fish fin anatomy), a bony or horny spine on a fin Science and mathematics * Ray (geometry), half of a line proceeding from an initial point * Ray (gra ...
, , 7 – 6 (12) , , Hammel (4–3) , , Casilla (2–1) , ,
Miller A miller is a person who operates a mill, a machine to grind a grain (for example corn or wheat) to make flour. Milling is among the oldest of human occupations. "Miller", "Milne" and other variants are common surnames, as are their equivalent ...
(1) , , 16,689 , , 55–65 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 121 , , August 15 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
, , 6–4 , , Street (3–5) , , H. Ramírez (0–1) , , , , 19,405 , , 56–65 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 122 , , August 16 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(5–12) , , Jenks (25) , , 22,206 , , 56–66 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 123 , , August 17 , ,
White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and ...
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(9–7) , , Ziegler (3) , , 25,024 , , 57–67 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 125 , , August 19 , , @
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
, , 13–2 , , Slowey (10–8) , , Gallagher (1–2) , , , , 35,256 , , 57–68 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 126 , , August 20 , , @
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
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(6–12) , , Rowland-Smith (2–2) , , Ziegler (4) , , 25,611 , , 58–69 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 128 , , August 22 , , @ Mariners , , 7–5 , ,
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(4–0) , , Blevins (1–3) , , Putz (8) , , 26,603 , , 58–70 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 129 , , August 23 , , @ Mariners , , 5–1 , , Eveland (8–8) , ,
Washburn Washburn (alternatively Wasseburne, Wasseborne, Wasshebourne, Wassheborne, Washbourne, Washburne, Washborne, Washborn, Wasborn, Washbon) is a toponymic surname, probably of Old English origin, with likely Anglo-Norman and Norman-French influen ...
(5–14) , , , , 34,145 , , 59–70 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 130 , , August 24 , , @ Mariners , , 8–4 , ,
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(8–8) , , Meyer (0–2) , , Putz (9) , , 28,731 , , 59–71 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 131 , , August 25 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(6–13) , , , , 37,431 , , 60–72 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 133 , , August 27 , , @
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
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(14–7) , , Ziegler (6) , , 38,587 , , 61–72 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 134 , , August 28 , ,
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
, , 3–2 , , Devine (4–0) , , Breslow (0–2) , , , , 12,357 , , 62–72 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 135 , , August 29 , ,
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
, , 12–2 , , Slowey (11–8) , , Meyer (0–3) , , Breslow (1) , , 22,355 , , 62–73 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 136 , , August 30 , ,
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
, , 3–2 , , Street (5–5) , , Nathan (0–1) , , , , 25,238 , , 63–73 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 137 , , August 31 , ,
Twins Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
, , 12–4 , , Baker (8–4) , ,
Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(6–14) , , , , 18,427 , , 63–74 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 138 , , September 2 , , @ Royals , , 5–2 , , Greinke (10–9) , , Gonzalez (1–3) , ,
Soria Soria () is a municipality and a Spanish city, located on the Douro river in the east of the autonomous community of Castile and León and capital of the province of Soria. Its population is 38,881 ( INE, 2017), 43.7% of the provincial populati ...
(34) , , 11,143 , , 63–75 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" , — , , September 3 , , @ Royals , , colspan=6, ''Postponed (rain)'' Rescheduled for September 4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 139 , , September 4 , , @ Royals , , 5 – 4 (10) , ,
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(2–3) , , Devine (4–1) , , , , — , , 63–76 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 140 , , September 4 , , @ Royals , , 9–6 , ,
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(6–6) , , Meyer (0–4) , , R. Ramírez (1) , , 12,791 , , 63–77 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 141 , , September 5 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , 11–2 , , Braden (5–3) , , Waters (2–2) , , , , 14,984 , , 64–77 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" , — , , September 6 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
, , colspan=6, ''Canceled (rain)'' , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 142 , , September 6 , , @
Orioles Oriole or Orioles may refer to: Animals * Old World oriole, colorful passerine birds in the family Oriolidae * New World oriole, a group of birds in the family Icteridae Music * The Orioles, an R&B and doo-wop group of the late 1940s and earl ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(7–14) , , Cabrera (8–9) , , , , 21,553 , , 65–77 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 143 , , September 8 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 14–8 , , Fossum (3–1) , , Gonzalez (1–4) , , , , 37,981 , , 65–78 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 144 , , September 9 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 3 -2 , , Devine (5–1) , , Rodney (0–5) , , Ziegler (7) , , 37,240 , , 66–78 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 145 , , September 10 , , @
Tigers The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus ''Panthera''. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on un ...
, , 5–2 , , Street (6–5) , , Galarraga (12–6) , , Ziegler (8) , , 37,194 , , 67–78 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 146 , , September 11 , , Rangers , , 6–1 , , Nippert (3–4) , , Braden (5–4) , , , , 10,566 , , 67–79 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 147 , , September 12 , , Rangers , , 7–0 , ,
Harrison Harrison may refer to: People * Harrison (name) * Harrison family of Virginia, United States Places In Australia: * Harrison, Australian Capital Territory, suburb in the Canberra district of Gungahlin In Canada: * Inukjuak, Quebec, or " ...
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Smith Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people wi ...
(7–15) , , , , 15,117 , , 67–80 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 148 , , September 13 , , Rangers , , 7–1 , , Outman (1–0) , ,
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(5–7) , , , , 21,102 , , 68–80 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 149 , , September 14 , , Rangers , , 7–4 , , Devine (6–1) , ,
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(0–2) , , Ziegler (9) , , 18,551 , , 69–80 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 150 , , September 16 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 8–1 , , Gallagher (5–6) , , Lackey (11–4) , , , , 14,325 , , 70–80 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 151 , , September 17 , ,
Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles incl ...
, , 3–2 , , Ziegler (2–0) , , Rodríguez (2–3) , , , , 20,102 , , 71–80 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 152 , , September 18 , ,
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(16–7) , , Outman (1–1) , , Rodríguez (59) , , 12,645 , , 71–81 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 153 , , September 19 , , Mariners , , 2–0 , , Eveland (9–8) , ,
Hernández Hernández is a widespread Spanish surname that became common around the 15th century. Originally a patronymic, it means son of Hernán, Hernando or Fernando—the Spanish version of Germanic Ferdinand. Fernández is a very common variant of the n ...
(9–11) , , Ziegler (10) , , 30,149 , , 72–81 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 154 , , September 20 , , Mariners , , 8–7 , , Street (7–5) , ,
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(5) , , 18,408 , , 75–82 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 158 , , September 24 , , @ Rangers , , 14–4 , ,
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(9–3) , , Eveland (9–9) , , , , 16,832 , , 75–83 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 159 , , September 26 , , @ Mariners , , 10–8 , ,
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(7–16) , ,
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(1) , , 24,440 , , 75–85 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffbbbb" , 161 , , September 28 , , @ Mariners , , 4–3 , , Dickey (5–8) , , Outman (1–2) , , Putz (15) , , 27,110 , , 75–86 , -


Notable games

*March 25, 2008 – As the 'home' team, in the
Tokyo Dome is an indoor stadium in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. It was designed as a baseball stadium following its predecessor, Korakuen Stadium. Construction on the stadium began on May 16, 1985, and it opened on March 17, 1988. It was built on the site of th ...
, Japan, vs. the
Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eigh ...
. *March 26, 2008 – Second game at the Tokyo Dome, Japan.


Player stats


Batting

''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Walks; SO = Strikeouts; SB = Stolen bases; OBP = On-base percentage; SLG = Slugging percentage''


Starting pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Walks; SO = Strikeouts''


Relief pitchers

''Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts''


Roster


Farm system

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Sacramento, Stockton


References


External links

; Game logs :1st half
Oakland Athletics Game Log
on ESPN.com :2nd half
Oakland Athletics Game Log
on ESPN.com *Batting statistics:''
Oakland Athletics Batting Stats
on ESPN.com *Pitching statistics:''
Oakland Athletics Pitching Stats
on ESPN.com
2008 Oakland A's at Baseball Reference
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