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tavo2311 · 06-07-2020, 04:56 PM

RESULTS: ROUND 1 - REGION 2

8) 2002 Oakland A’s vs. 9) 1969 New York Mets

Game 1 was a matchup between Barry Zito and Tom Seaver in Oakland. The Mets prevailed 4-1 to take a 1-0 series lead. Both marquee SPs only went 5 innings despite pitching well. The Mets 1-2 hitters of Tommie Agee and Bobby Pfeil combined for 3 hits, 3 RBIs, and 1 run.

The A’s bounced back to take Game 2 by a score of 5-0 behind Tim Hudson’s 7.1 ip, 5 hits, 3 walks, 0 er performance. The A’s jumped on Koosman early with 2 in the first, and Nolan Ryan gave up 2 more out of the pen to put the game out of reach.

In game 3 the A’s won 8-6. They managed 5 home runs in a back and forth game that featured 9 total runs for the two teams in the 6th inning and 3 lead changed. Miguel Tejada’s 3-run dinger in the 8th off Jack DiLauro put the A’s up for good, and Billy Koch closed his 2nd game of the series.

In a pivotal game 4 the Mets won 7-4 to tie up the series 2-2. Trailing 3-0 going into the bottom of the 7th the “Amazins” erupted for 7 runs, highlighted by Tommie Agee’s grand slam off Ricardo Rincon (0-1, 33.75 era for the series).

You would have to feel the Mets would need Seaver to win his game 5 start to stand any chance at the series, and he sure showed up. Tommie Agee hit his 3rd HR of the series, a 2-run shot off Zito in the 1st. “Terrific Tom” took it from there, striking out 8 through 6 strong innings. But the Met’s bullpen blew it in the 9th and we were tied with two outs in the bottom of the 9th when Donn Clendenon, pinch hitting in the pitcher’s spot, hit walk off single vs. Billy Koch. The Mets are leading 3-2 going back to Oakland, but the A’s will have Hudson and Mulder….

Game 6 featured Jerry Koosman vs. Tim Hudson and they dueled into the late innings, with the Mets holding a tight 2-1 lead into the 8th. Three straight run scoring doubles later the Mets had put up a 5-spot and taken a commanding 7-1 lead which is how it would end. Koosman went 8.1 and struck out 9. The Mets win the Series and are moving on! Tommie Agee had 2 more hits, and 2 stolen bases, and took home series MVP honors with a .375/.423/.833 line, 3 HRs, and 6 RBIs. Tom Seaver also could make a case, going 1-0 with 11 ip, 9h and 3 bb, 12 Ks, 1.64 era. For the A’s, their bullpen was atrocious for the most part and cost them at least two games. Zito also didn’t show up at his best, and they once again feel the sting of defeat.

06-07-2020, 04:56 PM	#12
tavo2311 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 157	RESULTS: ROUND 1 - REGION 2 8) 2002 Oakland A’s vs. 9) 1969 New York Mets Game 1 was a matchup between Barry Zito and Tom Seaver in Oakland. The Mets prevailed 4-1 to take a 1-0 series lead. Both marquee SPs only went 5 innings despite pitching well. The Mets 1-2 hitters of Tommie Agee and Bobby Pfeil combined for 3 hits, 3 RBIs, and 1 run. The A’s bounced back to take Game 2 by a score of 5-0 behind Tim Hudson’s 7.1 ip, 5 hits, 3 walks, 0 er performance. The A’s jumped on Koosman early with 2 in the first, and Nolan Ryan gave up 2 more out of the pen to put the game out of reach. In game 3 the A’s won 8-6. They managed 5 home runs in a back and forth game that featured 9 total runs for the two teams in the 6th inning and 3 lead changed. Miguel Tejada’s 3-run dinger in the 8th off Jack DiLauro put the A’s up for good, and Billy Koch closed his 2nd game of the series. In a pivotal game 4 the Mets won 7-4 to tie up the series 2-2. Trailing 3-0 going into the bottom of the 7th the “Amazins” erupted for 7 runs, highlighted by Tommie Agee’s grand slam off Ricardo Rincon (0-1, 33.75 era for the series). You would have to feel the Mets would need Seaver to win his game 5 start to stand any chance at the series, and he sure showed up. Tommie Agee hit his 3rd HR of the series, a 2-run shot off Zito in the 1st. “Terrific Tom” took it from there, striking out 8 through 6 strong innings. But the Met’s bullpen blew it in the 9th and we were tied with two outs in the bottom of the 9th when Donn Clendenon, pinch hitting in the pitcher’s spot, hit walk off single vs. Billy Koch. The Mets are leading 3-2 going back to Oakland, but the A’s will have Hudson and Mulder…. Game 6 featured Jerry Koosman vs. Tim Hudson and they dueled into the late innings, with the Mets holding a tight 2-1 lead into the 8th. Three straight run scoring doubles later the Mets had put up a 5-spot and taken a commanding 7-1 lead which is how it would end. Koosman went 8.1 and struck out 9. The Mets win the Series and are moving on! Tommie Agee had 2 more hits, and 2 stolen bases, and took home series MVP honors with a .375/.423/.833 line, 3 HRs, and 6 RBIs. Tom Seaver also could make a case, going 1-0 with 11 ip, 9h and 3 bb, 12 Ks, 1.64 era. For the A’s, their bullpen was atrocious for the most part and cost them at least two games. Zito also didn’t show up at his best, and they once again feel the sting of defeat.