Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 26-26, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were beaten by the San Diego Padres 0-2 at Petco Park.
Not flashy, but the math works. A 2-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. And outscored by 6 over 7 games. The deficit is real.
Athletics Game on May 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Luis Medina (1-1, 2.41 ERA) vs Michael King (4-2, 2.31 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 52°F, Wind 9 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were beaten by the San Diego Padres 0-2 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
|
26 | 26 | .500 | L2 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
25 | 28 | .472 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
24 | 27 | .471 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
22 | 31 | .415 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
19 | 34 | .358 | 7.5 | W2 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .286 | .933 | 37 | |
| 12 | .313 | .947 | 27 | |
| 4 | .345 | .952 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 3.19 | 1.14 | 53.2 | |
| 2-5 | 4.23 | 1.44 | 61.2 | |
| 5-1 | 3.31 | 1.39 | 51.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics have hit a rough patch, dropping their second straight game to the Padres, this time 2-0, and slipping back to a .500 record at 26-26. Despite these setbacks, Nick Kurtz continues to shine, tying Rickey Henderson’s legendary 46-game on-base streak, proving there’s still cause for excitement amid the turmoil. The team's recent three-game winning streak feels like a distant memory, and with the pressure mounting, Oakland must regroup quickly to maintain their lead in the AL West. Tomorrow’s game is not just another contest, it’s a chance to regain momentum and avoid further slides in what has already been a challenging series.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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