When you're going against a good pitcher, sometimes it's tough to get some runs across — especially when they're locked in like that in a big game, ... Lackey did a great job. He spotted the ball well, changed speeds fairly well and had a pretty good breaking ball.

(Street) has been tremendous. He looks so calm out there. He must have nerves of steel. I guess that's why we're confident he's going to get the job done every time.

Oh ... it's just another game. We still have another (16 games) left. That's when the real important games will be, those last seven of the year. That's when you really need a quality start for your team.

I've definitely watched him over the years. It's neat anytime you get to pitch against somebody who has been around for so long and had such great success.

[A loss by the Angels later Thursday night moved the A's into a tie for the American League West, the 10th time the teams have ended the day tied for first since Aug.6.] I want a win anytime, ... It's just big getting the first game in a place like this. Hopefully,























































































































it will get our confidence going.

It's a tough place to pitch - especially tonight, the wind was blowing out to right-center. They have some big lefties in their lineup. It's almost like you know you will give up home runs here. You want to make them solo, not let a three-run homer beat you.