Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 45-64, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics fell just short against the Boston Red Sox 4-5 at Sutter Health Park.
The indicators are pointing down. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Also weighing on the score: getting outscored by 7 is dragging the score south.
Athletics Game on July 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-10, 6.23 ERA) vs Casey Mize (4-6, 2.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Detroit SportsNet |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics fell just short against the Boston Red Sox 4-5 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
55 | 54 | .505 | L2 | |
|
Astros
|
|
55 | 55 | .500 | 0.5 | W3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
53 | 57 | .482 | 2.5 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 64 | .413 | 10.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
42 | 67 | .385 | 13.0 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .257 | .883 | 69 | |
| 17 | .243 | .801 | 50 | |
| 11 | .234 | .730 | 34 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.38 | 1.48 | 48.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.99 | 1.51 | 49.2 | |
| 4-6 | 4.00 | 1.40 | 63.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics' struggles continue as they dropped yet another heartbreaker to the Boston Red Sox, falling 4-2 in ten innings, a defeat that highlights their ongoing inability to close out games. With a record of 45-63 and a dismal 2-5 mark over the last week, the team’s run differential has plummeted to -16, signaling serious issues both offensively and on the mound. Mason Barnett impressed in his first start of the year, but the A's offense couldn't capitalize despite a promising early lead. Adding to the day’s mixed bag, the team claimed left-hander Connor Thomas from the Braves, while Nick Kurtz's recent injury scare turned out to be a false alarm. As GM David Forst confirmed there will be no blockbuster trades before the deadline, fans are left wondering how the A's will regroup and regain momentum in this disappointing season.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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