May 10, 2005
Good Running for a Change
Bobby Kielty just stole a run for the Athletics. He was on third when a bouncer was hit back to Arroyo. Arroyo at Kielty to stop him, then threw to first. Kielty breaks at that point. Millar throws home, but not in time. Arroyo didn't throw the ball to first as hard as he should have (he didn't soft toss it, just didn't zing it). On top of it all, Millar came off the bag early, and Melhuse was safe. The A's lead 2-1 in the top of the 7th.
A big contrast to the 2003 playoffs.
Millar in this game is now credited with two fielder's choices in which he recorded no outs. That's darn tough to do.
Well, if you're an A's fan, Millar giveth, and Millar taketh away.