Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 41-46, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics creamed the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 at Sutter Health Park.
The signals are split. Won by 6 last night and the score reflects it. But carrying 9 on the injured list. It adds up.
Athletics Game on July 02
No game on this date.
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics creamed the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonah Heim went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Alika Williams went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Shea Langeliers went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
44 | 43 | .506 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
44 | 43 | .506 | W2 | |
|
Astros
|
|
43 | 46 | .483 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 46 | .471 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 51 | .414 | 8.0 | L2 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .279 | .938 | 64 | |
| 20 | .265 | .827 | 44 | |
| 8 | .246 | .802 | 23 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.46 | 1.56 | 39.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.93 | 1.13 | 40.0 | |
| 7-4 | 3.04 | 1.23 | 94.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics snapped their four-game losing streak with a resounding 7-1 victory over the Dodgers, showcasing a powerful performance that highlighted Shea Langeliers' impressive season as he belted his 20th homer, bolstering his All-Star case. This win, while a much-needed morale boost, comes at a steep cost as the A's lose their clubhouse leader, Brent Rooker, to season-ending knee surgery, leaving a significant void in the lineup. With this mixed bag of results, the A's are still struggling to find consistency, as evidenced by their prior two losses to the Dodgers. They traded Brett Harris to the Red Sox, further signaling a shift in their roster dynamics. Despite the euphoria of last night's win, the road ahead remains challenging for a team that's still trying to find its footing in a difficult season.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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