Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 38-42, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics let it slip away against the San Francisco Giants 1-2 at Oracle Park.
Not a great stretch. The 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage. Compounding things, allowing 6.3 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Athletics Game on June 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-7, 5.55 ERA) vs Landen Roupp (5-7, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 2 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics let it slip away against the San Francisco Giants 1-2 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Max Muncy went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
41 | 40 | .506 | L1 | |
|
Astros
|
|
39 | 43 | .476 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
38 | 42 | .475 | 2.5 | L4 |
|
Rangers
|
|
38 | 42 | .475 | 2.5 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
34 | 48 | .415 | 7.5 | W2 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .282 | .969 | 61 | |
| 19 | .265 | .841 | 40 | |
| 13 | .242 | .808 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.04 | 0.96 | 35.1 | |
| 5-4 | 3.16 | 1.21 | 82.2 | |
| 3-0 | 3.65 | 1.59 | 37.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
Max Muncy’s eighth-inning home run wasn’t enough to salvage a win for the Athletics, who fell 1-3 to the Giants, extending their losing streak to three games and deepening their struggles with a 2-5 record over the last week. Gage Jump shone with a career-high nine strikeouts, but the beleaguered bullpen couldn't hold off the Giants, further highlighting the A’s pitching woes, which have seen them allow an alarming 6.9 runs per game in that stretch. The offense, despite bursts from players like Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, remains inconsistent, leaving the team at a lackluster 38-41. With the same Giants team on deck again tonight, the A’s must find a way to turn the tide and avoid a troubling four-game skid.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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