OAKLAND, Calif. - In the last three regular seasons, the OaklandAthletics' good pitching consistently beat good hitting - and inOctober, the formula failed.
This season, the A's again have plenty of good pitching with TimHudson, Barry Zito and Ted Lilly. But those standout starters arefacing the Boston Red Sox - one of the most fearsome offensive teamsin baseball history.
"It's an interesting contrast between the two teams," Oaklandmanager Ken Macha said. "They have a tremendous offense, and we'regoing to have to try to stop that offense. We probably have thepitching to do it ... but the first round of the playoffs is short.Anything can happen."
Of course, …
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