Win: John Connor (12-4) Loss: Joaquin Garces (2-12)
Inning: 1 Oakland John Connor pitching. Billy Richardson singles to right field. Cedric Keener grounds into a force play to the first baseman. Billy Richardson is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Cedric Keener is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Francisco Madrigo singles to left field. Samuel Tinto pops out to the first baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Minnesota Joe Gullett pitching. Harry Blefary flies out to the right fielder. Harry Jacobs strikes out. Randy Sveum flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Oakland Mario Pearce flies out to the right fielder. Danny Sheridan flies out to the left fielder. Tim Suazo singles to center field. Donel Augustin singles to left field. Joe Gullett flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 2 Minnesota Mike Herndon grounds out to the second baseman. Jeff Viau strikes out. Pat Regalado grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Oakland Billy Richardson flies out to the center fielder. Cedric Keener strikes out. Francisco Madrigo grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Minnesota George Lauder singles to center field. Cliff Jordan lines out to the second baseman. John Connor fails to lay down the sacrifice. There are now 2 strikes. John Connor pops out to the shortstop. Harry Blefary grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Oakland Samuel Tinto grounds out to the shortstop - great play by the shortstop to prevent a single! Mario Pearce singles to left field. Mario Pearce steals second. Danny Sheridan strikes out. Tim Suazo flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Minnesota Harry Jacobs walks. Randy Sveum grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Harry Jacobs is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Mike Herndon singles to center field. Randy Sveum advances to third on the hit. Jeff Viau grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Oakland Donel Augustin grounds out to the shortstop. Joe Gullett strikes out. Billy Richardson strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Minnesota Pat Regalado flies out to the left fielder. George Lauder walks. Cliff Jordan pops out to the first baseman. John Connor grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted) - great play by the first baseman to prevent a double! Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Oakland Cedric Keener grounds out to the shortstop. Francisco Madrigo grounds out to the second baseman. Samuel Tinto flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Minnesota Harry Blefary reached on a 2-base throwing error by Billy Richardson. Harry Jacobs grounds out to the shortstop. Randy Sveum grounds out to the shortstop. Mike Herndon singles to left field. Harry Blefary scores. Jeff Viau hits a home run. Mike Herndon scores. Pat Regalado grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Oakland Mario Pearce strikes out. Danny Sheridan pops out to the shortstop. Tim Suazo flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Minnesota George Lauder reached on a fielding error by Donel Augustin. Cliff Jordan singles to center field. George Lauder advances to third on the hit. John Connor walks. Harry Blefary doubles past the center fielder. George Lauder scores. Cliff Jordan scores. John Connor uses his aggressiveness and scores. Harry Jacobs flies out to the right fielder - great play by the right fielder to prevent a double! Randy Sveum bunts for a base hit. Mike Herndon pops out to the shortstop. Jeff Viau grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 8 Oakland Donel Augustin grounds out to the shortstop. Joe Gullett singles to center field. Joe Gullett steals second. Billy Richardson walks. Cedric Keener flies out to the right fielder. Francisco Madrigo pops out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 8 Minnesota Pat Regalado walks. George Lauder flies out to the right fielder. Cliff Jordan singles to center field. Pat Regalado advances to third on the hit. John Connor strikes out. Harry Blefary strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 9 Oakland Samuel Tinto grounds out to the third baseman. Mario Pearce pops out to the catcher. Danny Sheridan singles to center field. Tim Suazo grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Oakland total runners left on base: 7 Minnesota total runners left on base: 7
Oakland Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: German Balian did not respond to coaching in control Jake Brottem did not respond to coaching in arm Benny Mora did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty Joan Lugo did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty Joan Lugo did not respond to coaching in SS
Minnesota Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Bob Harrison did not respond to coaching in control Jack Nottebart did not respond to coaching in velocity Kyle Reese improves in range Joe Rehg did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_righty Jim Kostro did not respond to coaching in C