Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 17-14, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Kansas City Royals 6-3 at Sutter Health Park.
Good place to be. A W by 3 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in the staff holding opponents to 2.9 RA/G this week.
Athletics Game on May 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.24 ERA) vs Joey Cantillo (1-1, 2.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 51°F, Wind 7 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Kansas City Royals 6-3 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Darell Hernaiz went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nick Kurtz went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Shea Langeliers went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
|
17 | 14 | .548 | W2 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
16 | 16 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
|
Rangers
|
|
15 | 16 | .484 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
12 | 20 | .375 | 5.5 | L6 |
|
Astros
|
|
12 | 20 | .375 | 5.5 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .391 | 1.129 | 13 | |
| 8 | .328 | .974 | 15 | |
| 5 | .236 | .842 | 15 |
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 | 3.96 | 1.09 | 38.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics solidified their grip on first place with a gritty 6-3 victory over the Royals, showcasing their resilience as they fended off multiple Kansas City comeback attempts. With a recent record of 4-3 and a run differential of +9 over the last week, the A's are clearly on fire, reflecting a team that has found its rhythm. Luis Severino’s dominant seven-inning performance set the tone for the win, while Nick Kurtz extended his historic walk streak to 19 games, now tied with legends like Ted Williams. As the A's continue to build momentum, the departure of Andy Ibáñez to the Mets adds a twist to the roster dynamics, but with strong bats like Kurtz and a solid pitching staff, this team is proving they’re ready to compete. Buckle up, fans, it’s shaping up to be an exciting season.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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