in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts ALCS Game 1 October 6, 1990, at Fenway Park Game 2 October 7, 1990, at Fenway Park Game 3 October 9, 1990, at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Game 4 October 10, 1990, at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum The 1990 World Series The four-game sweep to the Reds in the 1990, was reminiscent of the A's loss to the Boston Braves 76 years earlier. NL Cincinnati Reds (4) vs. AL Oakland Athletics (0) Awards and honors Rickey Henderson, American League Most Valuable Player Dave Stewart, ALCS MVP Dave Stewart, Pitcher, Roberto Clemente Award Bob Welch, AL Cy Young Award All-Star Game Jose Canseco, outfielder Dennis Eckersley, relief pitcher Rickey Henderson, outfielder Mark McGwire, first baseman Bob Welch, starting pitcher Tony La Russa, 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 – Dave Stewart (2.56) Strikeouts – Dave Stewart (166) Farm system References 1990 Oakland Athletics team page at Baseball Reference 1990 Oakland Athletics team page at www.baseball-almanac.com Oakland Athletics seasons Oakland Athletics season American League West champion seasons American League champion seasons Oak