A's 9, M's 0

You've got to love the games where your number nine hitter drives in five runs, while the other team's offense swings and misses hopelessly against your ace pitcher.

Most wins don't come as easy as this one, but it feels like they can when Rich Harden is pitching.

Harden was his usually nasty self, making the Mariners' hitters flail at pitches over their heads in the dirt. It's unfortunate that he won't be able to go up against our nemesis Angels this weekend, but the Coliseum will be electric Monday night when he starts the home opener.

Tonight we open up a four-game series with the Angels and get our first look at Chad Gaudin, starting pitcher. We know that Esteban Loaiza will be out at least for two starts, so here's Gaudin's chance to stake his claim for a spot in the rotation.

GO A'S!!