Rangers won the series...(HH2004)

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Before the game, Oakland starting pitcher Danny Haren got every wins in his appearance for the season, it was 5 times and there was one issue he would last his winning streak or not. From the result, he failed to get another win and got first loss of the season.

 

For this season, his biggest problem until now has been allowing too many home runs. He gave up 3 home runs today, totally 9 home runs this season while pitching 38 innings. With the trend, he is gonna allow about 50 home runs all season, breaking major league record. Except 3 home runs, his pitch tonight was not bad, he conceded only 6 hits including 3 home runs, 4 earned runs while pitching 6 innings.

 

He didn't get enought run-supports to avoid his first loss from batters. When Haren is on the mound for the game, A's only made 2 runs with Delgado's 2 run home run. After Haren was out of the mound, A's relieved pitchers allowed additional run, so A's couldn't bring the game to their side.

 

There were one good news and bad news for A's today. First, good news was their power hitter Carlos Delgado showed sign of getting out from his big slump of long time, hitting 2 hits including home run. During his slump, he naver has been changed his spot in the lineup, number 3. Manager Ken Macha said "We've waited this time for a long time. I believe my players and they can control their condition and know how to get out of the slump. We think Delgado is gonna go upward from now on. He could learn some hints from his slump and it will be big help for him who is playing first season in his our team."

 

Bad thing was the injury of Miguel Cabrera. He fell down in 7th inning while catching the fly ball. He is put on day-to-day and it doesn't seem to be serious. He will be playing again after being absent from some games. Some rests could help him to reshape his condition. Despite of 8 home runs, his batting average is too low, so to play as tema's clean-up hitter, his average should be raised.