Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 13-12, 2nd in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
The signals are split. Run differential of -8 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly. And the staff giving up 6.0 RA/G this week.
Athletics Game on April 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Luis Severino (0-2, 6.20 ERA) vs Nathan Eovaldi (2-3, 5.06 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, CW33 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
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13 | 12 | .520 | W1 | |
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Athletics
|
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13 | 12 | .520 | L1 | |
|
Angels
|
|
12 | 14 | .462 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
11 | 15 | .423 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
10 | 16 | .385 | 3.5 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .306 | .962 | 14 | |
| 4 | .241 | .849 | 11 | |
| 2 | .327 | .916 | 7 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.34 | 0.98 | 29.2 | |
| 2-1 | 3.86 | 1.32 | 25.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .467 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics have turned heads with a strong start, now boasting a solid 13-12 record after taking down the Seattle Mariners 5-2 in their last outing. This victory not only showcased their offensive firepower but also set the stage for a showdown against the Texas Rangers, a battle for AL West supremacy that few predicted at the season's start. The A's are riding the momentum from their recent series win, but with a pitching staff struggling to maintain composure,averaging 6.0 runs allowed per game in the last week,every inning against the Rangers will be critical. Hot bats like Shea Langeliers and Carlos Cortes need to keep up their impressive averages if Oakland hopes to seize control of the division and prove they belong in the playoff conversation.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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