Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 36-37, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-6 at Sutter Health Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. And 7.0 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Athletics Game on June 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Civale (5-2, 4.20 ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (5-3, 3.30 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 66°F, Wind 4 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics couldn’t hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-6 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Zack Gelof went 3-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
38 | 36 | .514 | W1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
36 | 37 | .493 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
35 | 38 | .479 | 2.5 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
34 | 41 | .453 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
30 | 44 | .405 | 8.0 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .292 | 1.000 | 57 | |
| 18 | .279 | .871 | 36 | |
| 12 | .242 | .814 | 39 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.12 | 1.53 | 34.2 | |
| 5-3 | 2.91 | 1.16 | 77.1 | |
| 2-3 | 3.18 | 1.06 | 34.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics saw their momentum abruptly halted as they fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5, squandering opportunities to secure a win in the second game of their series. Just a day prior, the A's triumphed in an 11-2 rout, with Nick Kurtz smashing two home runs and J.T. Ginn delivering a stellar performance on the mound. However, yesterday's loss highlighted the team's struggle to capitalize on scoring chances, allowing Bryan Reynolds to punish them with two home runs of his own. While Jack Perkins took a positive step in his bid for a permanent rotation spot, the A's must shake off this setback and refocus as they prepare for a crucial rubber match against the Pirates.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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