Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 8-8, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics got routed by the Texas Rangers 1-8 at Sutter Health Park.
Hard to read this team right now. Last night's loss by 7 drags the score down. But 5 of the last 7 in the win column.
Athletics Game on April 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (2-0, 1.47 ERA) vs MacKenzie Gore (2-0, 2.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 72°F, Wind 4 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics got routed by the Texas Rangers 1-8 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
9 | 7 | .562 | W2 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
8 | 8 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
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8 | 9 | .471 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
8 | 9 | .471 | 1.5 | W4 |
|
Astros
|
|
6 | 11 | .353 | 3.5 | L8 |
Oakland Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .306 | .919 | 10 | |
| 2 | .317 | .882 | 5 | |
| 1 | .292 | .893 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics' five-game winning streak came to a crashing halt today as they fell to the Texas Rangers 8-1, snapping the momentum built from their recent sweep of the Mets. Luis Severino struggled in his return to Sutter Health Park, giving up a brutal three-run homer to Jake Burger in the first inning, which set the tone for the game. This defeat not only stings after a hot 8-7 start to the season but also puts a damper on the A’s hopes of maintaining their tie for the top of the American League West. The loss showcases the lingering challenges the A’s face in early April, as they now need to regroup and refocus before facing the Rangers again. Meanwhile, down in Double-A, top prospect Leo De Vries is heating up, hitting his first two home runs of the season, reminding fans there's talent in the pipeline.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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