Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 43-59, 4th in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
A rough patch, by the numbers. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. On top of that, pitching at 8.7 RA/G. That's a problem.
Athletics Game on July 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (4-4, 6.64 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (4-7, 5.40 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
51 | 51 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
51 | 52 | .495 | 0.5 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
50 | 54 | .481 | 2.0 | W3 |
|
Athletics
|
|
43 | 59 | .422 | 8.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
41 | 62 | .398 | 10.5 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -24 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .263 | .830 | 51 | |
| 16 | .248 | .820 | 48 | |
| 9 | .238 | .729 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.22 | 1.52 | 44.2 | |
| 2-2 | 3.72 | 1.50 | 46.0 | |
| 1-2 | 4.42 | 1.47 | 53.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics continue to spiral, suffering a brutal 15-5 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks, underscoring their dire situation with a dismal 2-5 record over the past week. With a -24 run differential during this stretch, the team is frozen in rock bottom territory, and fans are understandably restless. As the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline approaches, the A's are reportedly looking to shake things up, with minor league deals like Jonathan Ornelas' coming into play to inject new energy into a struggling roster. Meanwhile, the news of Mark Cuban's investment group purchasing a stake in the A's hints at potential changes on the horizon, but for now, the focus remains on improving a season that has veered off course.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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