Post by Commissioner Erick on Jun 4, 2022 13:56:05 GMT -5
Oakland Athletics (13-16) @ Texas Rangers (15-12)
OAK: Jorge Romo (3-1, 2.83)
TEX: Sixto Sanchez (0-1, 9.64)
Athletics 5 Key Stats
7: Oakland wins in it’s last nine road games: The Athletics have been a road power after getting swept in Minnesota early in the year, sweeping the Angels and taking series from the Indians and Astros. Oakland will be on the road for today’s game, but should be comfortable with the fact.
9: Oakland wins in 13 division games: Oakland has been a force in AL West play, going 5-1 against Houston and 3-0 against the Angels. The Athletics dropped three of four to Seattle, and this will be its first game against Texas.
43: Oakland Home Runs: The Athletics top the AL in Home Runs, despite playing in a homer suppressing ballpark. Juan Castereno and Darrick Hall lead the way with eight bombs, while four other sluggers have at least five. This has given Oakland’s lineup a ferocity it’s lacked in years past.
2: The most walks Jorge Romo has allowed in any game this year: The lefty has shown exceptional stuff, first for the Panamanian National Team, and now for Oakland. He’s coming off a Complete Game victory in Cleveland, where he allowed three hits and didn’t walk a batter, allowing a run and striking out six. Only 23-years-old, he’s looking like an ace.
.208: Miguel Hiraldo’s slugging percentage: Hiraldo was once a rising star and an All-Star. After playing half of last year with a fractured arm that eventually cut short his season, he’s struggled to get going this year. He’s batting .179, he has three doubles for his only extra base hits, and he’s moved to Third Base from Shortstop. As a Third Baseman, Oakland will need his bat to play up to have a shot at a winning season.
Rangers 5 Key Stats
32.1: Innings for Noah Syndergaard since his 2025 Cy Young. Thor missed all of 2026 and came back last year to work 20.2 innings out of the pen. He’s back in the pen this year as it appears his starting days are over. Two torn labrums, and two major elbow surgeries have sapped the stamina from his arm. The hope is he can still be a dominant reliever with less stress on his arm. He hasn’t allowed a homer and has a 2.32 ERA in the early going, though only having seven strikeouts has been concerning.
20: Texas Stolen Bases: The Rangers are one of the more active clubs on the base paths, with Jason Crabbe leading the way with five steals in five tries. Runners are 4-4 stealing on Romo thus far this season.
.929: Juan Abarca’s OPS: A Rule-V pickup from Milwaukee, Abarca has been thrust into the lineup, where he’s delivered. He’s hitting .353 with a bunch of extra base hits. His defense has held up at Third Base, and he’s allowed the team to bench the struggling Edison Renteria. Abarca has been a win for Texas’ scouting department.
.352: Nomar Mazara’s Slugging Percentage: Mazara has struggled to begin 2028 hitting just .231 with nine RBIs. He’s not hitting for extra bases, and he’s not hitting right-handers period. He’s hit lefties though, with a .300 average against them this year. Mazara has always held his own against lefties, with a .475 Slugging Percentage and an .806 OPS against southpaws. He’ll have a good battle with Romo today.
.303: Francisco Mejia’s Average: Mejia continues to produce at a high level, a decade into a Hall-of-Fame career. His numbers are right in line with career norms, though his extra base hits are down. Mejia is coming off his second International Bat Award and second time finishing Top 3 in WBC MVP voting after a tournament where he produced a 1.080 OPS. He’s continued to rake into the PBA season and looks primed for a 10th All-Star nod.
Questions for the GMs:
For Garrett White, Jorge Romo was a good reliever for you last year after being grabbed in the Rule V draft, but he’s looked great this year, both in the PBA and in your rotation. Did you envision he’d be this good when you selected him?
You signed Darrick Hall this offseason, and you’re first in home runs and 11th in average. The two facts are probably related. Is this what you expected from your offense?
You made a number of coaching changes last week. Why the moves?
For Dave Lowitzki, you have Francisco Mejia, Nomar Mazara, Carlos Correa, and Nick Pratto batting fifth or lower in the order. All have track records of success, and aside from Mazara, all are producing thus far. Why do you have them organized this way?
You signed Sixto Sanchez in late April and he was predictably rusty in his first start. What are you looking for in the veteran?
Luis V. Garcia was given a long contract, but he’s played in just 10 Games and is hitting .037. Do you think he’ll turn it around?
TRIVIA: What team in what year has the most home runs in PBA history?
OAK: Jorge Romo (3-1, 2.83)
TEX: Sixto Sanchez (0-1, 9.64)
Athletics 5 Key Stats
7: Oakland wins in it’s last nine road games: The Athletics have been a road power after getting swept in Minnesota early in the year, sweeping the Angels and taking series from the Indians and Astros. Oakland will be on the road for today’s game, but should be comfortable with the fact.
9: Oakland wins in 13 division games: Oakland has been a force in AL West play, going 5-1 against Houston and 3-0 against the Angels. The Athletics dropped three of four to Seattle, and this will be its first game against Texas.
43: Oakland Home Runs: The Athletics top the AL in Home Runs, despite playing in a homer suppressing ballpark. Juan Castereno and Darrick Hall lead the way with eight bombs, while four other sluggers have at least five. This has given Oakland’s lineup a ferocity it’s lacked in years past.
2: The most walks Jorge Romo has allowed in any game this year: The lefty has shown exceptional stuff, first for the Panamanian National Team, and now for Oakland. He’s coming off a Complete Game victory in Cleveland, where he allowed three hits and didn’t walk a batter, allowing a run and striking out six. Only 23-years-old, he’s looking like an ace.
.208: Miguel Hiraldo’s slugging percentage: Hiraldo was once a rising star and an All-Star. After playing half of last year with a fractured arm that eventually cut short his season, he’s struggled to get going this year. He’s batting .179, he has three doubles for his only extra base hits, and he’s moved to Third Base from Shortstop. As a Third Baseman, Oakland will need his bat to play up to have a shot at a winning season.
Rangers 5 Key Stats
32.1: Innings for Noah Syndergaard since his 2025 Cy Young. Thor missed all of 2026 and came back last year to work 20.2 innings out of the pen. He’s back in the pen this year as it appears his starting days are over. Two torn labrums, and two major elbow surgeries have sapped the stamina from his arm. The hope is he can still be a dominant reliever with less stress on his arm. He hasn’t allowed a homer and has a 2.32 ERA in the early going, though only having seven strikeouts has been concerning.
20: Texas Stolen Bases: The Rangers are one of the more active clubs on the base paths, with Jason Crabbe leading the way with five steals in five tries. Runners are 4-4 stealing on Romo thus far this season.
.929: Juan Abarca’s OPS: A Rule-V pickup from Milwaukee, Abarca has been thrust into the lineup, where he’s delivered. He’s hitting .353 with a bunch of extra base hits. His defense has held up at Third Base, and he’s allowed the team to bench the struggling Edison Renteria. Abarca has been a win for Texas’ scouting department.
.352: Nomar Mazara’s Slugging Percentage: Mazara has struggled to begin 2028 hitting just .231 with nine RBIs. He’s not hitting for extra bases, and he’s not hitting right-handers period. He’s hit lefties though, with a .300 average against them this year. Mazara has always held his own against lefties, with a .475 Slugging Percentage and an .806 OPS against southpaws. He’ll have a good battle with Romo today.
.303: Francisco Mejia’s Average: Mejia continues to produce at a high level, a decade into a Hall-of-Fame career. His numbers are right in line with career norms, though his extra base hits are down. Mejia is coming off his second International Bat Award and second time finishing Top 3 in WBC MVP voting after a tournament where he produced a 1.080 OPS. He’s continued to rake into the PBA season and looks primed for a 10th All-Star nod.
Questions for the GMs:
For Garrett White, Jorge Romo was a good reliever for you last year after being grabbed in the Rule V draft, but he’s looked great this year, both in the PBA and in your rotation. Did you envision he’d be this good when you selected him?
You signed Darrick Hall this offseason, and you’re first in home runs and 11th in average. The two facts are probably related. Is this what you expected from your offense?
You made a number of coaching changes last week. Why the moves?
For Dave Lowitzki, you have Francisco Mejia, Nomar Mazara, Carlos Correa, and Nick Pratto batting fifth or lower in the order. All have track records of success, and aside from Mazara, all are producing thus far. Why do you have them organized this way?
You signed Sixto Sanchez in late April and he was predictably rusty in his first start. What are you looking for in the veteran?
Luis V. Garcia was given a long contract, but he’s played in just 10 Games and is hitting .037. Do you think he’ll turn it around?
TRIVIA: What team in what year has the most home runs in PBA history?
