Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 42-56, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics blew out the Washington Nationals 15-1 at Sutter Health Park.
Not a great stretch. Coming off a win by 14. That energy is baked into the score. But 1-6 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Athletics Game on July 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (4-3, 6.83 ERA) vs Foster Griffin (10-2, 2.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 10 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics blew out the Washington Nationals 15-1 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jeff McNeil went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
- Joshua Kuroda-Grauer went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Carlos Cortes went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Tyler Soderstrom went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Shea Langeliers went 1-3 with 3 RBI.
- Jacob Wilson went 3-6 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
50 | 48 | .510 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
49 | 50 | .495 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
47 | 53 | .470 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Athletics
|
|
42 | 56 | .429 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
38 | 61 | .384 | 12.5 | L4 |
Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -35 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .258 | .817 | 50 | |
| 16 | .245 | .830 | 46 | |
| 9 | .231 | .730 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.38 | 1.52 | 42.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.71 | 1.47 | 43.2 | |
| 8-6 | 3.46 | 1.22 | 109.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics bounced back from a humiliating 23-4 defeat by the Washington Nationals with a resounding 15-1 victory, showcasing their offensive potential that many feared was lost during a brutal 10-game losing stretch. This dramatic turnaround not only snapped the losing streak but also highlighted the resilience of players like Tyler Soderstrom, who looks to keep the momentum rolling. However, the relief is bittersweet as the team still grapples with injuries and roster moves, including designating Joey Meneses for assignment. The A's now face the Nationals again, needing to build on this win to shake off the week's negative vibes and prove they aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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