Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 34-35, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics bested the Colorado Rockies 6-4 at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Nothing is running away in either direction. Allowing 6.4 runs per game drags the whole score down. But last night's 2-run victory is the freshest data point.
Athletics Game on June 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Las Vegas Ballpark |
| First Pitch: | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Estes (TBD) vs Kyle Freeland (1-6, 7.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 85°F, Wind 8 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics bested the Colorado Rockies 6-4 at Las Vegas Ballpark.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Max Muncy went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nick Kurtz went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Shea Langeliers went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
37 | 34 | .521 | W1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
34 | 35 | .493 | 2.0 | W3 |
|
Rangers
|
|
34 | 35 | .493 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
32 | 39 | .451 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
28 | 42 | .400 | 8.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .286 | .976 | 50 | |
| 18 | .281 | .883 | 36 | |
| 11 | .235 | .789 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.67 | 1.49 | 33.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.03 | 1.31 | 29.2 | |
| 4-3 | 3.15 | 1.15 | 71.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .714 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 scoreless IP, 12 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics kicked off their series against the Colorado Rockies with a 6-4 victory, marking their 34th win of the season and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Despite the positive outcome, the team was dealt a blow with Brent Rooker landing on the injured list due to a bone bruise in his left knee, a tough break for a player who's already struggled this season. Meanwhile, Jacob Wilson returned to the lineup just in time to help fill the gap. On a brighter note, the win showcased strong pitching and timely hitting, crucial for a team looking to capitalize on a matchup against the league's worst team. As the A's look to ride this momentum, they’ll need to maintain consistency against a struggling Rockies squad.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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