Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 0-3, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Toronto Blue Jays 2-5 at Rogers Centre.
Only 3 games in. Not a great stretch. Last night's 3-run loss is fresh and it shows. Counterbalancing that, relatively healthy at 1 on the IL.
Athletics Game on March 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (TBD) vs Bryce Elder (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 49°F, Wind 8 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Toronto Blue Jays 2-5 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Max Muncy went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
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2 | 1 | .667 | W2 | |
|
Angels
|
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2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | L2 |
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Astros
|
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2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
0 | 3 | .000 | 2.0 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 0-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .500 | 1.788 | 6 | |
| 1 | .167 | .584 | 2 | |
| 0 | .111 | .496 | 0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics stumbled out of the gate, suffering their third consecutive loss after a 5-2 defeat against the Blue Jays, leaving them winless at the start of the season. With the A’s high-powered offense projected to be a top-5 unit in MLB, it’s alarming to see them struck out a staggering 50 times in just three games, setting a major league record for the Blue Jays. Luis Morales takes the mound today, trying to shake off a rough spring training and ignite a spark that the A's desperately need. If this lineup is as good as they claim, they must find their rhythm quickly, or the 2024 season could become a long, frustrating road.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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