Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 27-26, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics handled the San Diego Padres 5-2 at Petco Park.
Ticking along. Winning by 3 last night moved the needle. On top of that, outscoring teams by 6 over 7 games. The margins are real.
Athletics Game on May 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Civale (5-1, 3.31 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (1-5, 6.41 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 58°F, Wind 4 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics handled the San Diego Padres 5-2 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Carlos Cortes went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Athletics
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27 | 26 | .509 | W1 | |
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Mariners
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25 | 29 | .463 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Rangers
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24 | 28 | .462 | 2.5 | L3 |
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Astros
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23 | 31 | .426 | 4.5 | W3 |
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Angels
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20 | 34 | .370 | 7.5 | W3 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .290 | .937 | 37 | |
| 12 | .305 | .924 | 27 | |
| 5 | .350 | .983 | 17 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.88 | 0.84 | 25.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.19 | 1.14 | 53.2 | |
| 2-5 | 4.23 | 1.44 | 61.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics rallied to a 5-2 victory against the San Diego Padres in the series finale, a much-needed win that salvaged the weekend after dropping the first two games. This victory keeps the A's at the top of the AL West despite a rollercoaster week that saw them oscillate around the .500 mark. J.T. Ginn, who had wowed fans with a near-no-hitter last week, had an off night, but the team's resilience shone through with an early scoring burst and solid pitching to close out the game on a high note. With a record of 26-26, the A's return to Sacramento with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to build on this momentum despite challenges from rival teams lurking just behind them.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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