Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 15-14, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Kansas City Royals 1-4 at Sutter Health Park.
Nothing to panic about here. A 3-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Working in their favor, a +8 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Athletics Game on April 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Luis Severino (1-2, 5.17 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (2-1, 2.51 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Royals.TV, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Kansas City Royals 1-4 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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15 | 14 | .517 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
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15 | 16 | .484 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Rangers
|
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14 | 16 | .467 | 1.5 | L3 |
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Angels
|
|
12 | 19 | .387 | 4.0 | L5 |
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Astros
|
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11 | 19 | .367 | 4.5 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .387 | 1.151 | 13 | |
| 8 | .316 | .943 | 14 | |
| 5 | .232 | .829 | 12 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-0 | 3.24 | 1.08 | 25.0 | |
| 2-1 | 3.23 | 1.30 | 30.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.79 | 1.01 | 35.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .833 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, .467 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics opened their homestand with a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals, dropping their first game back after an impressive 4-2 road trip that had them atop the division. The setback is compounded by the news of Max Muncy landing on the injured list due to a fractured finger, adding to the team's growing injury woes. Despite this, there are bright spots like Carlos Cortes, who continues to impress at the plate, boasting a .377 average. With the run differential showing a positive trend, the A’s will need to rally quickly to maintain their slim lead in the division and capitalize on the momentum built during the road trip. As they face the struggling Royals, the A's must find a way to overcome the challenges and show resilience.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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