Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 41-53, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics got routed by the Chicago White Sox 1-14 at Rate Field.
The math is ugly. Dropping one by 13 last night stings. On top of that, a 0-7 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.
Athletics Game on July 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gage Jump (3-3, 3.77 ERA) vs Bryan Hudson (3-2, 2.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Chicago Sports Network |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics got routed by the Chicago White Sox 1-14 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tyler Soderstrom went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
48 | 46 | .511 | W2 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
47 | 48 | .495 | 1.5 | L4 |
|
Astros
|
|
46 | 50 | .479 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 53 | .436 | 7.0 | L7 |
|
Angels
|
|
38 | 57 | .400 | 10.5 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -38 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .266 | .902 | 66 | |
| 20 | .260 | .810 | 45 | |
| 14 | .243 | .814 | 42 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.51 | 1.59 | 41.0 | |
| 7-5 | 3.10 | 1.22 | 98.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.70 | 1.50 | 41.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.4 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics' woes reached a new low as they were obliterated 14-1 by the Chicago White Sox, extending their losing streak to seven games and cementing their position in rock bottom territory. With a record of 41-52, the A’s are not just struggling, they are floundering, and the news gets worse as first baseman Nick Kurtz is set to join the injured list with a right thumb strain. This is a gut punch for a team already reeling from a run differential of minus-19 over the last week, highlighting an offense that has been dismal at best. Meanwhile, the White Sox are thriving, sitting atop the AL Central, showcasing a stark contrast to the A’s dismal season. Shea Langeliers remains a bright spot amid the chaos, but even his promise feels overshadowed by the team's current trajectory.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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