Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 10-9, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were beaten by the Texas Rangers 6-9 at Sutter Health Park.
A healthy temperature for a reason. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. But dropping one by 3 last night stings.
Athletics Game on April 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Civale (2-0, 1.72 ERA) vs Davis Martin (2-1, 2.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Chicago Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 78°F, Wind 7 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were beaten by the Texas Rangers 6-9 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nick Kurtz went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Jacob Wilson went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
10 | 9 | .526 | W1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
10 | 9 | .526 | L1 | |
|
Angels
|
|
10 | 10 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
8 | 12 | .400 | 2.5 | L3 |
|
Astros
|
|
8 | 12 | .400 | 2.5 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .324 | 1.012 | 12 | |
| 2 | .211 | .703 | 14 | |
| 1 | .290 | .841 | 6 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics fell short in their quest for a series win against the Texas Rangers, losing 9-6 in a chaotic finale marked by unpredictable winds that wreaked havoc on both teams. Jacob Lopez showed promise early in his second home start of the season, but the bullpen couldn’t hold the lead in the later innings, allowing the Rangers to split the four-game series. This setback stings, especially after a hot streak that saw the A’s win six of their last seven games. Despite the loss, the A's still cling to first place in the division, but with the Rangers showing they can push back, the A's need to find consistency and quickly reignite their offense, especially as they head into a crucial stretch of games.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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