Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 44-62, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 2-4 at Sutter Health Park.
The math is ugly. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Making it worse, getting outscored by 13 in a week. That tanks the score.
Athletics Game on July 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gage Jump (3-6, 4.42 ERA) vs Jake Bennett (6-3, 2.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 5 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 2-4 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonah Heim went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Tyler Soderstrom went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
54 | 52 | .509 | W1 | |
|
Astros
|
|
53 | 55 | .491 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
52 | 55 | .486 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
44 | 62 | .415 | 10.0 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
42 | 65 | .393 | 12.5 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .263 | .898 | 69 | |
| 17 | .252 | .831 | 50 | |
| 10 | .223 | .700 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.09 | 1.46 | 46.2 | |
| 2-2 | 3.64 | 1.47 | 47.0 | |
| 3-6 | 4.42 | 1.42 | 57.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Athletics News
The Athletics' struggles continued as they faced the Boston Red Sox, losing game one of the series after a grand slam sunk them in Sacramento. Despite a solid pitching performance from their starter, it wasn't enough to overcome Boston, who have been on a roll lately. This defeat adds to a dismal stretch, with the A's now sitting at 44-61 and reeling from a recent 2-5 record over the past week, coupled with a troubling -14 run differential. Adding to the woes, catcher Shea Langeliers is set for surgery on a meniscus tear, while reliever Mark Leiter Jr. will also go under the knife for a hip injury. In a roster shakeup, the team designated Geoff Hartlieb for assignment, signaling further turbulence in a campaign that appears to be slipping away.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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