Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 36-38, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were blown out by the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-12 at Sutter Health Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. Losing by 8 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. On the plus side, 6.6 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Athletics Game on June 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gage Jump (2-1, 3.09 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 72°F, Wind 5 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were blown out by the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-12 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Zack Gelof went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Henry Bolte went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jacob Wilson went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
38 | 37 | .507 | L1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
36 | 38 | .486 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Rangers
|
|
35 | 38 | .479 | 2.0 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
35 | 41 | .461 | 3.5 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
30 | 45 | .400 | 8.0 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .292 | .993 | 57 | |
| 18 | .276 | .864 | 36 | |
| 12 | .235 | .795 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics fell flat in their series finale against the Pirates, suffering a lopsided 12-4 defeat that dropped their record to 36-38, slipping back below .500. This loss, marked by a disastrous start, showcased the A's inability to generate any momentum against a Pirates team that capitalized on every mistake. Aaron Civale's return from the injured list was supposed to elevate the rotation, but instead, his efforts proved ineffective. Meanwhile, the offense struggled to keep pace, a harsh contrast to the previous week where they averaged 7.0 runs per game. This inconsistency raises questions about their ability to compete in the division as they prepare for another showdown with Pittsburgh, eager to regain their footing and find a spark before the season slips away.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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