Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 31-34, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics handled the Houston Astros 5-0 at Daikin Park.
The score reflects a tug of war. Won by 5 last night and the score reflects it. The catch: allowing 6.1 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Athletics Game on June 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Las Vegas Ballpark |
| First Pitch: | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.37 ERA) vs Kyle Harrison (7-1, 1.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Brewers.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 8 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics handled the Houston Astros 5-0 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brent Rooker went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Nick Kurtz went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
34 | 32 | .515 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
32 | 33 | .492 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
31 | 34 | .477 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
30 | 37 | .448 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
25 | 41 | .379 | 9.0 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .276 | .927 | 45 | |
| 16 | .281 | .880 | 33 | |
| 8 | .228 | .747 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.40 | 1.50 | 30.0 | |
| 1-1 | 2.77 | 1.31 | 26.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.74 | 1.08 | 65.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 2 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics turned things around with a strong 5-0 victory over the Houston Astros, avoiding a sweep and ending their road trip on a high note. Gage Jump made waves with his second consecutive quality start, throwing 6 1/3 shutout innings and establishing himself as a promising force in the rotation. Offensively, Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker added much-needed power with their home runs, providing a glimmer of hope amid the recent struggles. Despite the win, whispers of potential trades are swirling, with the A's eyeing Royals left-hander Kris Bubic as they look to bolster their roster before the deadline. With a 30-34 record, the A's need to build momentum quickly, especially as they prepare to face the Milwaukee Brewers next.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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