Live Blogging: 2018 American League Wild Card: Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees 10/03/2018

2018 A.L. Wild Card: Oakland Athletics at New York Yankees 10/03/2018

TBS TV Broadcast

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Tonight it is the 2018 A.L. Wild Card Game, between the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees. The A's come in as the 2nd A.L. Wild Card, with a record of 97-65. While the Yankees come in with a record of 100-62.

Tonight's starting pitchers are right-hander Liam Hendriks for the A's and Luis Severino for the Yankees. Hendriks; coming out of the Bullpen, with a record of 0-1, 4.13 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 2.20 K/BB, and 4.31 P/PA. While Severino comes in with a record of 19-8, 3.39 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 4.78 K/BB, and 4.04 P/PA.

It is the Oakland Athletics taking on New York Yankees, 2018 American League Wild Card Game. The Winner will play Boston Red Sox, in the American League Division Series on Friday.

Game Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

Starting Lineups:
Oakland Athletics (97-65):
1. Nick Martini, LF
2. Matt Chapman, 3B
3. Jed Lowrie, 2B
4. Khris Davis, DH
5. Matt Olson, 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty, RF
7. Ramon Laureano, CF
8. Marcus Semien, SS
9. Jonathon Lucroy, C
SP: Liam Hendriks (RHP) (0-1, 4.13 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 2.20 K/BB, and 4.31 P/PA)

New York Yankees (100-62):
1. Andrew McCutchen, LF
2. Aaron Judge, RF
3. Aaron Hicks, CF
4. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
5. Luke Voit, 1B
6. Didi Gregorius, SS
7. Miguel Andujar, 3B
8. Gary Sanchez, C
9. Gleyber Torres, 2B
SP: Luis Severino (RHP) (19-8, 3.39 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 4.78 K/BB, and 4.04 P/PA)

A's will be in their alternate green jerseys, caps, and gray pants. While the Yankees are in their white and navy pinstripes uniforms.


Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Martini
2. Chapman
3. Lowrie
Luis Severino now starting as Yankees Pitcher.
First Pitch around 7:09 p.m. CDT.
Martini gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Chapman grounds out to Andujar. 2 outs.
Lowrie strikes out on foul tip. 3 outs.
A's go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning;
OAK 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. McCutchen
2. Judge
3. Hicks
Liam Hendricks now starting as A's starting pitcher.
​McCutchen draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Aaron Judge hits a 2-run home run off Liam Hendricks. OAK 0, NYY 2
​Shaun Kelley (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Hicks lines out to Olson. 1 out.
After 8-pitch at-bat, Stanton strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Voit flies out to Laureano. 3 outs.
Yankees get 2 runs, off Aaron Judge's home run.

End of 1st Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. K. Davis
5. Olson
6. Piscotty
Severino currently at 10 pitches.
​NHL Scores:
Lou Trivino (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
K. Davis strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Olson draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Piscotty gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Laureano strikes out swinging . 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Gregorius
7. Andujar
8. Sanchez
​Lou Trivino (RHP) replaces Liam Hendriks as A's Pitcher.
Gregorius hits an infield single to 2nd Base. Runner on 1st.
Andujar draws a base on balls. Gregorius advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
ATHLETICS MOUND VISIT #1: OAK 5, NYY 6
DOUBLE PLAY: Sanchez grounds into 6-4-3 double play. Gregorius advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Torres strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Semien
9. Lucroy
1. Martini
Severino currently at 37 pitches.
​Semien draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Lucroy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Martini reaches on 3-6 fielder's choice. Semien is out at 2nd. 2 outs.
Chapman lines out to Judge. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. McCutchen, 0-0
2. Judge, 1-1, HR, 2 RBI
3. Hicks, 0-1
​Trivinio currently at 17 pitches.
McCutchen grounds out to Semien. 1 out.
Judge strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Hicks grounds out to Trivinio. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Lowrie, 0-1
4. K. Davis, 0-1
5. Olson, 0-0
Severino currently at 55 pitches.
Lowrie flies out to McCutchen. 1 out.
K. Davis reaches on throwing error by Andujar. Runner on 1st.
Olson draws a base on balls. Davis advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: OAK 5, NYY 5
Piscotty flies out to Judge. 2 outs.
Laureano draws a bases loaded walk. Bases Loaded.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: OAK 5, NYY 4
Dellin Betances (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: OAK 5, NYY 3
Semien strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A's strand the bases loaded.

Middle of 4th Inning;
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Stanton, 0-1
5. Voit, 0-1
6. Gregorius, 1-1
​Stanton lines out to Piscotty. 1 out.
Trivino currently at 36 pitches.
Voit gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Shaun Kelley (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Gregorius strikes out swinging. Lucroy had to throw Gregorius at 1st Base. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Lucroy, 0-1
1. Martini, 0-2
2. Chapman, 0-2
​Severino currently at 82 pitches.
Lucroy singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Martini singles to right field. Lucroy advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Dellin Betances (RHP) replaces Luis Severino as Yankees Pitcher.
Chapman lines out to Judge. 1 out.
Lowrie flies out to Hicks. 2 outs.
K. Davis strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A’s strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 5th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Andujar
8. Sanchez
9. Torres
Shawn Kelley (RHP) replaces Lou Trivinio as A’s Pitcher.
Andujar hits an infield single to shortstop. Runner on 1st.
​Sanchez reaches on 4-6 fielder’s choice. Andujar is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
Torres lines out to Martini. 2 outs.
McCutche pops out to Semien. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Olson
6. Piscotty
7. Laureano
​Betances currently at 14 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITTUION: Adeiny Hechavarria replaces Miguel Andujar at 3rd Base.
Olson grounds out to Voit, unassisted. 1 out.
Piscotty strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Laureano gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
A’s go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning.
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Judge
3. HIcks
4. Stanton
PITCHING CHANGE: Fernando Rodney (RHP) replaces Shawn Kelley as A’s Pitcher.
​Judge hits a double down right field. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Hicks hits an RBI-Single, scoring Judge. Hicks advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by Laureano. Runner on 2nd. OAK 0, NYY 3
Hicks advances to 3rd, on a passed ball by Lucroy. Runner on 3rd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Blake Treinen (RHP) replaces Fernando Rodney as A's Pitcher.
Stanton draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
STOLEN BASE: Stanton steals 2nd Base, while Luke Voit is at-bat. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
RBI-TRIPLE: After a 9-pitch at-bat, Luke Voit hits an RBI-Triple, scoring Hicks and Stanton. OAK 0, NYY 5
Gregorius hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly, scoring Luke Voit.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Melvin challenging call at home, that Voit is safe at home. Call stands. 1 out. OAK 0, NYY 6
​Hechavarria grounds out to Treinen. 2 outs.
Sanchez grounds out to Semien. 3 outs.
Yankees score 4 runs, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 6

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Semien, 0-1
9. Lucroy, 1-2
1. Martini, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: David Robertson (RHP) replaces Dellin Betances as Yankees Pitcher.
​Semien lines out to Hechavarria. 1 out.
NHL Scores:
Lucroy lines out to McCutche. 2 outs.
Martini strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A's go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 6

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Torres, 0-2
1. McCutchen, 0-2
2. Judge, 2-3, HR, 2 RBI
​Treinen currently at 20 pitches.
Torres lines out to Semien. 1 out.
McCutchen grounds out to Chapman. 2 outs.
Judge draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Zach Britton (LHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
J. Familia (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Hicks pops out to Chapman. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 7th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 6

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Chapman, 0-3
3. Lowrie, 0-3
4. K. Davis, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Zach Britton (LHP) replaces David Robertson as Yankees Pitcher.
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Brett Gardner replaces Andrew McCutchen at left field.
Chapman singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Lowrie grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
UMPIRES REVIEW: Umpires reviewing play at 1st. Call overturned. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
HOME RUN: Khris Davis hits a 2-run home run off Zach Britton. OAK 2, NYY 6
​Olson grounds out to Torres. 2 outs.
Piscotty draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Laureano grounds out to Torres. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner, but score 2 runs off Khris Davis 2-run home run.

Middle of 8th Inning:
OAK 2, NYY 6

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Stanton, 0-2
5. Voit, 1-3
6. Gregorius, 1-2
​Treinen currently at 39 pitches.
Buchter (LHP) and Familia (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
HOME RUN: Stanton hits a solo home run off Blake Treinen. OAK 2, NYY 7
​PITCHING CHANGE: Jeurys Familia (RHP) replaces Blake Treinen as A's Pitcher.
Voit strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Gregorius grounds out to Semien. 2 outs.
Hechavarria lines out to Semien. 3 outs.
Yankees get a run from a solo home run off Giancarlo Stanton.

End of 8th Inning:
OAK 2, NYY 7

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Semien, 0-2
9. Lucroy, 1-3
1. Martini, 1-4
PITCHING CHANGE: Aroldis Chapman (LHP) replaces Zach Britton as Yankees Pitcher.
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Neil Walker replaces Luke Voit at 1st Base.
Semien singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
​Lucroy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Mark Canha pinch-hitting for Nick Martini.
Canha strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Semien advances to 2nd Base, on a defensive indifference. Runner on 2nd.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #4: MVR: OAK 5, NYY 2
M. Chapman grounds out to Walker. Walker to A. Chapman. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner to end their 2018 season.

Final:
OAK 2 , NYY 7
W: Severino (1-0)
L: Hendriks (0-1)
PoG: Severino W, 4 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 7 K, 4 BB
ToG: 3:25

Final Thoughts:
The Yankees took advantage of the A's trying to play a Bullpen Game. As for the A's, they are going to wonder what they should do to get some starting pitching. Having said that, the A's had a great season.

The Yankees will move on to the ALDS, to face the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees and Red Sox will face each other on Friday.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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