Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 40-45, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-9 at Sutter Health Park.
The math is ugly. Last night's 5-run loss is fresh and it shows. Also weighing on the score: 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all.
Athletics Game on June 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-7, 5.52 ERA) vs Justin Wrobleski (9-2, 2.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-9 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Joshua Kuroda-Grauer went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Colby Thomas went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
43 | 42 | .506 | W5 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
43 | 43 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
42 | 45 | .483 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
40 | 45 | .471 | 3.0 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 50 | .419 | 7.5 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .279 | .944 | 64 | |
| 19 | .263 | .822 | 43 | |
| 0 | .750 | 1.750 | 1 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.93 | 1.13 | 40.0 | |
| 3-0 | 3.58 | 1.59 | 37.2 | |
| 6-4 | 3.15 | 1.22 | 88.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics suffered a disappointing 9-4 loss against the formidable Los Angeles Dodgers, extending their losing streak to three games and solidifying their position with a lackluster 40-44 record. The injury bug continues to plague the A's, as they placed both Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL, further complicating an already challenging season. Despite the setbacks, there's a glimmer of hope in the form of Gage Jump, the A's No. 30 prospect, who has rapidly made his mark since being called up. With the Dodgers rolling into town, boasting a top MLB record of 54-30, the A's will need to dig deep to shake off this rough patch and find a way to compete against the reigning champions.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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