Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 41-47, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were dismantled by the Miami Marlins 5-12 at Sutter Health Park.
About as cold as the numbers can push it. The 7-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Making it worse, 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Athletics Game on July 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Civale (5-5, 4.92 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (9-4, 4.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 2 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were dismantled by the Miami Marlins 5-12 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jeff McNeil went 1-4 with 3 RBI.
- Nick Kurtz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
45 | 43 | .511 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
45 | 44 | .506 | 0.5 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
43 | 47 | .478 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 47 | .466 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 53 | .404 | 9.5 | L4 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .282 | .949 | 66 | |
| 20 | .264 | .822 | 44 | |
| 8 | .241 | .785 | 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 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 Oakland Athletics couldn’t shake off their struggles as they kicked off a three-game series against the Miami Marlins with a disheartening 12-5 loss, plagued by a disastrous six-run first inning that showcased their pitching woes. The A's are now riding a rough stretch, with only three wins in their last seven games and a record of 41-46, stuck in fourth place in the division. Further complicating matters, they designated Matt Krook and Geoff Hartlieb for assignment while welcoming back José Suarez and Mark Leiter Jr., showing the toll injuries have taken on their roster. On the field, Shea Langeliers fought through a thumb injury but his effort couldn’t save the day. As they face a Marlins team that boasts the MLB's best record in June, the A's need to find their rhythm fast or risk sinking further into mediocrity.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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