Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 17-15, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Cleveland Guardians 5-8 at Sutter Health Park.
The indicators are generally positive. Climbed to the top of the division. On the other hand, dropping one by 3 last night stings.
Athletics Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (2-1, 5.84 ERA) vs Slade Cecconi (0-4, 6.23 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Cleveland Guardians 5-8 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 2 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brent Rooker went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
|
17 | 15 | .531 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
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16 | 16 | .500 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
16 | 17 | .485 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
12 | 21 | .364 | 5.5 | L7 |
|
Astros
|
|
12 | 21 | .364 | 5.5 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .386 | 1.113 | 13 | |
| 8 | .326 | .964 | 15 | |
| 5 | .236 | .835 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 3.23 | 1.30 | 30.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.96 | 1.09 | 38.2 | |
| 2-2 | 4.46 | 1.43 | 38.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 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 A's opened May with a disappointing 8-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, hampered by shaky pitching and a bullpen that surrendered three runs late in the game. Despite scoring five runs, the team left a staggering 10 runners on base, showcasing a persistent issue with clutch hitting. On a brighter note, Nick Kurtz continues to make history, tying Barry Bonds for second on the all-time walk streak list by reaching base for the 20th consecutive game. Meanwhile, Brent Rooker's hope for a fresh start in May is palpable after a rough April, as he aims to reclaim his offensive form. With a 17-14 record, the Athletics need to turn this early season momentum around quickly if they want to remain competitive in the division.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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