1990 Oakland Athletics season
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The Oakland Athletics
' 1990
season saw the A's win their third consecutive American League West
title, with a record of 103 wins and 59 losses, nine games ahead of the Chicago White Sox
. It was the third consecutive year in which Oakland finished with the best record in all of MLB. During the season, A's starter Bob Welch would be the last pitcher to win
at least 25 games in the 20th century. The Athletics swept the Boston Red Sox
in the ALCS
before being shockingly swept themselves by the Cincinnati Reds
in the World Series
.
by a score of 5-0.
, was reminiscent of the A’s loss to the Boston Braves 76 years earlier.
NL Cincinnati Reds
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Game
Score
Date
Location
Attendance
Time of Game
1
A's – 0, Reds – 7
October 16
Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati)
55,830
2:48
2
A's – 4, Reds – 5 (10 inns)
October 17
Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati)
55,832
3:31
3
Reds – 8, A's – 3
October 19
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
(Oakland)
48,269
3:01
4
Reds – 2, A's – 1
October 20
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
(Oakland)
48,613
2:48
All-Star Game
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
' 1990
1990 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics ; José Rijo, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP Dave Stewart*National League Championship Series co-MVPs: Rob Dibble and Randy Myers...
season saw the A's win their third consecutive American League West
American League West
The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball's American League. The division currently has four teams, but it has had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment. Although its teams currently only reside along the west coast and in Texas, historically the...
title, with a record of 103 wins and 59 losses, nine games ahead of the Chicago White Sox
1990 Chicago White Sox season
The 1990 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 91st season. They finished with a record 94-68, good enough for 2nd place in the American League West, 9 games behind of the 1st place Oakland Athletics, as the White Sox played their final season at Comiskey Park before moving to the new...
. It was the third consecutive year in which Oakland finished with the best record in all of MLB. During the season, A's starter Bob Welch would be the last pitcher to win
Win (baseball)
In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
at least 25 games in the 20th century. The Athletics swept the Boston Red Sox
1990 Boston Red Sox season
The Boston Red Sox season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Red Sox finishing first in the American League East with a record of 88 wins and 74 losses. It was the second AL East division championship in three years for the Red Sox...
in the ALCS
1990 American League Championship Series
-Game 1:Saturday, October 6, 1990 at Fenway Park in Boston, MassachusettsThe opening game of the series saw a battle of aces, as Oakland sent Dave Stewart to the hill against Boston's Roger Clemens. The game was a scoreless pitchers duel until the bottom of the fourth, when Red Sox third baseman...
before being shockingly swept themselves by the Cincinnati Reds
1990 Cincinnati Reds season
The Cincinnati Reds' 1990 season was a season in American baseball. It consisted of the Reds winning the National League West, as well as the National League Championship Series in six games over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the World Series in a four-game sweep over the overwhelming favorite...
in the World Series
1990 World Series
- Game 1 :Tuesday, October 16, 1990 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, OhioUntil , this was the last World Series to be scheduled to begin play on a Tuesday, and the first since . The schedule called for the seven-game series to be held Tue–Wed, Fri–Sat–Sun, Tue–Wed. Games 5, 6, and 7, however...
.
Offseason
- November 28, 1989: Rickey HendersonRickey HendersonRickey Henley Henderson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. Nicknamed The Man of Steal, he is widely regarded as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner...
signed as a Free Agent with the Oakland Athletics. - December 13, 1989 – The Athletics sign Scott Sanderson as a free agent.
- December 13, 1989: Jamie Quirk was signed as a Free Agent with the Oakland Athletics.
Regular season
 Catfish Hunter Catfish Hunter James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter , was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 15-year baseball career, he pitched from 1965-1979 for both the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees... Pitcher: 1965-67(KC) 1968-74(OAK) Retired 1990 |
- June 4, 1990: Todd Van Poppel was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round (14th pick) of the 1990 amateur draft. Player signed July 16, 1990.
- June 20, 1990 – Terry SteinbachTerry SteinbachTerry Lee Steinbach is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for 14 years from to . He was drafted in 1980 out of New Ulm High School by the Cleveland Indians. He was the starting catcher for Oakland Athletics teams that won three straight American League pennants from 1988 to...
has 6 RBIs in one game versus the Detroit Tigers. - July 25, 1990 – Jose Canseco had 6 RBIs in a game against the California Angels.
Notable transactions
- May 13, 1990: Willie RandolphWillie RandolphWillie Larry Randolph is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager, most recently the third base coach for the Baltimore Orioles...
was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Oakland Athletics for Stan Javier. - June 17, 1990: Ken PhelpsKen PhelpsKenneth Allan Phelps, nicknamed "Digger", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. During an 11-year baseball career, he played from 1980-1990 for six different teams, but he played primarily with the Seattle Mariners...
was purchased by the Cleveland Indians from the Oakland Athletics. - July 15, 1990: Mike Norris was released by the Oakland Athletics.
- August 1, 1990: Ron Coomer was released by the Oakland Athletics.
- August 29, 1990: Willie McGeeWillie McGeeWillie Dean McGee is a retired professional baseball player who won two batting titles and was named Major League Baseball's National League MVP. McGee primarily played center and right field, winning three Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence. McGee spent the majority of his 18-year career...
was traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the Oakland Athletics for Felix Jose, Stan Royer, and Daryl Green (minors).
Draft Picks
- June 4, 1990: Ernie Young was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the 1990 amateur draft. Player signed June 7, 1990.
- June 4, 1990: Izzy Molina was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 22nd round of the 1990 amateur draft. Player signed June 28, 1990.
Roster
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Dave Stewart's No-Hitter
On June 29, Dave Stewart no-hit the Toronto Blue Jays1990 Toronto Blue Jays season
The Toronto Blue Jays season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Blue Jays finishing second in the American League East with a record of 86 wins and 76 losses. It was their first full season in the Skydome. The Blue Jays led the division by 1½ games over the Boston Red Sox with one...
by a score of 5-0.
Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
Starters by position
Note: Pos = position; G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In| Pos. | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Terry Steinbach Terry Steinbach Terry Lee Steinbach is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for 14 years from to . He was drafted in 1980 out of New Ulm High School by the Cleveland Indians. He was the starting catcher for Oakland Athletics teams that won three straight American League pennants from 1988 to... |
114 | 379 | 95 | .291 | 9 | 57 |
| 1B | Mark McGwire Mark McGwire Mark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St... |
156 | 523 | 123 | .235 | 39 | 108 |
| 2B | Willie Randolph Willie Randolph Willie Larry Randolph is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager, most recently the third base coach for the Baltimore Orioles... |
93 | 292 | 75 | .257 | 1 | 21 |
| 3B | Carney Lansford Carney Lansford Carney Ray Lansford is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball and the hitting coach of the Colorado Rockies... |
134 | 507 | 136 | .268 | 3 | 50 |
| SS | Walt Weiss Walt Weiss Walter William Weiss is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball.Weiss was a member of the National League All-Star Team... |
138 | 445 | 118 | .265 | 2 | 35 |
| LF | Rickey Henderson Rickey Henderson Rickey Henley Henderson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. Nicknamed The Man of Steal, he is widely regarded as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner... |
136 | 489 | 159 | .325 | 28 | 61 |
| CF | Dave Henderson Dave Henderson David Lee Henderson , nicknamed Hendu, is an American former Major League Baseball player who played for the Seattle Mariners , Boston Red Sox , San Francisco Giants , Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals . He batted and threw right-handed... |
127 | 450 | 122 | .264 | 20 | 63 |
| RF | José Canseco José Canseco José Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco... |
131 | 481 | 132 | .274 | 37 | 101 |
| DH | Harold Baines Harold Baines Harold Douglas Baines is a former right fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for five American League teams from 1980 to 2001. He is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White Sox, the team on which he now serves as coach... |
32 | 94 | 25 | .266 | 3 | 21 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Afenir Troy Afenir Michael Troy Afenir is a former Major League Baseball catcher. In his major league career, Afenir played for the Houston Astros in , the Oakland Athletics from... |
14 | 14 | 2 | .143 | 0 | 2 |
| Lance Blankenship Lance Blankenship Lance Robert Blankenship in Portland Oregon, is a retired Major League Baseball utility player.Blankenship played his entire career with the Oakland Athletics after the A's drafted him in the 10th round of the 1986 MLB amateur draft. He made his Major League Baseball debut on September 4, 1988,... |
86 | 136 | 26 | .295 | 0 | 10 |
| Mike Bordick Mike Bordick Michael Todd Bordick is an American retired professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 2003 with four different teams: the Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays.-Early life:Bordick's father, Michael, was in the Air Force,... |
25 | 14 | 1 | .071 | 0 | 0 |
| Ozzie Canseco Ozzie Canseco Osvaldo "Ozzie" Canseco Capas is a former Major League Baseball player and the identical twin brother of former Major League Baseball player José Canseco.... |
9 | 19 | 2 | .105 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Gallego Mike Gallego Michael Anthony Gallego is the Oakland Athletics third base and infield coach, and a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Athletics, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Cardinals from 1985 to 1997.-Baseball career:Gallego was the A's starting second baseman during their three-year... |
140 | 389 | 80 | .206 | 3 | 34 |
| Ron Hassey Ron Hassey Ronald William Hassey is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. Hassey began his career with the Cleveland Indians after the Indians drafted him in the 18th round of the 1976 MLB amateur draft... |
94 | 254 | 54 | .213 | 5 | 22 |
| Scott Hemond Scott Hemond Scott Mathew Hemond , is a retired professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:... |
7 | 13 | 2 | .154 | 0 | 1 |
| Rick Honeycutt Rick Honeycutt Frederick Wayne "Rick" Honeycutt is the current pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Honeycutt was a left-handed pitcher for 21 years from 1977 to 1997. He played with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and the St. Louis Cardinals... |
66 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve Howard Steve Howard Steven John "Steve" Howard is a Scottish-English footballer currently playing for Championship side Leicester City.Howard is renowned for his aerial strength... |
21 | 52 | 12 | .231 | 0 | 1 |
| Dann Howitt Dann Howitt Dann Paul John Howitt is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played college baseball at Cal State Fullerton, graduating in 1986 and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 18th round of the 1986 amateur draft. He played during six seasons at the major league level for the... |
14 | 22 | 3 | .136 | 0 | 1 |
| Stan Javier Stan Javier Stanley Julián Antonio Javier [hah-ve-ERR] is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and switch-hitter who played with the New York Yankees , Oakland Athletics , Los Angeles Dodgers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , San Francisco Giants , Houston... |
19 | 33 | 8 | .242 | 0 | 3 |
| Doug Jennings Doug Jennings James Douglas Jennings , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a utility player from 1988–1991 and 1993.... |
64 | 156 | 30 | .192 | 2 | 14 |
| Félix José Félix José Domingo Félix Andújar José is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks between 1988 and 2003... |
101 | 341 | 90 | .264 | 8 | 39 |
| Darren Lewis Darren Lewis Darren Joel Lewis is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox ; he played his final season in 2002 with the Chicago Cubs... |
25 | 35 | 8 | .229 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie McGee Willie McGee Willie Dean McGee is a retired professional baseball player who won two batting titles and was named Major League Baseball's National League MVP. McGee primarily played center and right field, winning three Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence. McGee spent the majority of his 18-year career... |
29 | 113 | 31 | .274 | 0 | 15 |
| Ken Phelps Ken Phelps Kenneth Allan Phelps, nicknamed "Digger", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. During an 11-year baseball career, he played from 1980-1990 for six different teams, but he played primarily with the Seattle Mariners... |
32 | 59 | 11 | .186 | 1 | 6 |
| Jamie Quirk Jamie Quirk James Patrick Quirk is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current bench coach for the Chicago Cubs. Quirk attended Whittier College.-Playing career:Quirk was also a Parade Magazine All-America quarterback at St... |
56 | 121 | 34 | .281 | 3 | 26 |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Stewart | 36 | 267 | 22 | 11 | 2.56 | 166 |
| Bob Welch | 35 | 238 | 27 | 6 | 2.95 | 127 |
| Scott Sanderson Scott Sanderson Scott Douglas Sanderson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for seven teams from 1978 to 1996.-Baseball career:... |
34 | 206⅓ | 17 | 11 | 3.88 | 128 |
| Mike Moore | 33 | 199⅓ | 13 | 15 | 4.65 | 73 |
| Curt Young Curt Young Curtis Allen Young is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and current pitching coach for the Oakland Athletics.-Playing career:... |
26 | 124⅓ | 9 | 6 | 4.85 | 56 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| Joe Bitker Joe Bitker Joseph Anthony Bitker is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He played for the Oakland Athletics for one game on July 31, 1990, then was traded to the Texas Rangers with Scott Chiamparino for Harold Baines. He then played for the Rangers in 1990 and 1991.-External... |
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| Steve Chitren Steve Chitren Stephen Vincent Chitren is a former Japanese born Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Oakland Athletics during the and seasons,-References:... |
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| Reggie Harris Reggie Harris Reginald Allen Harris is a former middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Oakland Athletics , Boston Red Sox , Philadelphia Phillies , Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers... |
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| Mike Norris | ||||||
| Dave Otto Dave Otto David Alan Otto , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1987-1994. Dave is a 1982 graduate of Elk Grove High School. At 6'7" he is the tallest pitcher to hurl for Elk Grove's Grenadiers... |
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Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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| Todd Burns Todd Burns Todd Edward Burns in Maywood, California, is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher.Burns attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, earning first-team All-America honors before being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 7th round of the 1984 MLB amateur draft... |
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| Dennis Eckersley Dennis Eckersley Dennis Lee Eckersley , nicknamed "Eck", is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of only two pitchers in Major League history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career .He... |
63 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 0.61 | 73 |
| Rick Honeycutt Rick Honeycutt Frederick Wayne "Rick" Honeycutt is the current pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Honeycutt was a left-handed pitcher for 21 years from 1977 to 1997. He played with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and the St. Louis Cardinals... |
63 | |||||
| Joe Klink Joe Klink Joseph Charles Klink , is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball from -. Klink once went 90 consecutive games without allowing a home run, the longest by a left-handed pitcher since at least and possibly the longest such streak of all time.-External links:... |
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Game 1
October 6, 1990 at Fenway ParkFenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball park near Kenmore Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 4 Yawkey Way, it has served as the home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox baseball club since it opened in 1912, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium currently in use. It is one of two "classic"...
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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| Oakland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| W: Dave Stewart (1-0) L: Larry Andersen (0-1) | ||||||||||||
| HR: BOS – Wade Boggs Wade Boggs Wade Anthony Boggs is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He spent his 18-year baseball career primarily with the Boston Red Sox, but also played for the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays... (1) |
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Game 2
October 7, 1990 at Fenway ParkFenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball park near Kenmore Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 4 Yawkey Way, it has served as the home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox baseball club since it opened in 1912, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium currently in use. It is one of two "classic"...
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 1 |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| W: Bob Welch (1-0) L: Greg Harris Greg A. Harris Greg Allen Harris is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees from 1981 to 1995. Harris pitched in 703 games in his career, starting 98... (0-1) S: Dennis Eckersley Dennis Eckersley Dennis Lee Eckersley , nicknamed "Eck", is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of only two pitchers in Major League history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career .He... (1) |
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Game 3
October 9, 1990 at Oakland-Alameda County ColiseumMcAfee Coliseum
O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area...
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| Oakland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | x | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| W: Mike Moore Mike Moore (baseball player) Michael Wayne Moore in Eakly, Oklahoma, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.In college Moore pitched for Oral Roberts University, going 28-11 with an ERA of 2.64. The Seattle Mariners drafted him the first round of the 1981 MLB amateur draft... (1-0) L: Mike Boddicker Mike Boddicker For the similarly named musician , see Michael BoddickerMichael James "Mike" Boddicker was a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles , Boston Red Sox , Kansas City Royals , and Milwaukee Brewers... (0-1) S: Dennis Eckersley Dennis Eckersley Dennis Lee Eckersley , nicknamed "Eck", is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of only two pitchers in Major League history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career .He... (2) |
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Game 4
October 10, 1990 at Oakland-Alameda County ColiseumMcAfee Coliseum
O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area...
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Oakland | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | x | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| W: Dave Stewart (2-0) L: Roger Clemens Roger Clemens William Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over... (0-1) S: Rick Honeycutt Rick Honeycutt Frederick Wayne "Rick" Honeycutt is the current pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Honeycutt was a left-handed pitcher for 21 years from 1977 to 1997. He played with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and the St. Louis Cardinals... (1) |
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World series
The four game sweep to the Reds in the 19901990 World Series
- Game 1 :Tuesday, October 16, 1990 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, OhioUntil , this was the last World Series to be scheduled to begin play on a Tuesday, and the first since . The schedule called for the seven-game series to be held Tue–Wed, Fri–Sat–Sun, Tue–Wed. Games 5, 6, and 7, however...
, was reminiscent of the A’s loss to the Boston Braves 76 years earlier.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(4) vs. AL Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
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McAfee Coliseum
O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area...
(Oakland)
McAfee Coliseum
O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area...
(Oakland)
Awards and honors
- Rickey Henderson, American League Most Valuable Player
- Dave Stewart, ALCS MVP
- Dave Stewart, Pitcher, Roberto Clemente AwardRoberto Clemente AwardThe Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It is named for Hall of Fame...
- Bob Welch, AL Cy Young AwardCy Young AwardThe Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
All-Star Game
1990 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1990 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 61st playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 10, 1990 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, the home of the...
- Jose Canseco, Outfield
- Rickey Henderson, Outfield
- Mark McGwire, First Base
- Tony LaRussa, Manager
Team leaders
- Home Runs – Mark McGwire (39)
- RBI - Mark McGwire (108)
- Batting Average – Rickey Henderson (.325)
- Hits – Rickey Henderson (159)
- Stolen Bases - Rickey Henderson (65)
- Walks - Mark McGwire (110)
- Wins – Bob Welch (27)
- Earned Run Average – Dennis Eckersley (0.61)
- Strikeouts – Dave Stewart (166)