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The Oakland Athletics were 45-66, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Detroit Tigers 6-8 at Sutter Health Park.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check
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Rough stretch. A 1-6 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Pair that with allowing 6.9 runs per game drags the whole score down.

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Athletics Game on August 02

Opponent:Detroit Tigers (53-58)
Location:Sutter Health Park
First Pitch:04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Gage Jump (4-6, 4.00 ERA) vs Keider Montero (7-6, 3.34 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSCA, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Detroit Tigers 6-8 at Sutter Health Park.

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Highlights

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Astros
5755.509 W5
Rangers
5556.4951.5 L4
Mariners
5458.4823.0 W1
Athletics
4566.40511.5 L4
Angels
4269.37814.5 L5

Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -21 run differential.

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
16
Nick Kurtz
 21.256.87969
21
Tyler Soderstrom
 17.242.79650
15
Jonah Heim
 11.230.72135

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
36
Hogan Harris
 3-03.381.4848.0
46
Luis Medina
 2-33.911.5250.2
61
Gage Jump
 4-64.001.4063.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
33
Henry Bolte
 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
61
Gage Jump
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
37
Elvis Alvarado
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Athletics News

The Athletics' struggles continued with a painful 8-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers, marking their fourth consecutive defeat and capping off a dismal July where they went just 5-19. Jack Perkins faced early trouble on the mound, setting the tone for another rough outing for the pitching staff, which seems incapable of holding leads. The game ended with tensions flaring as benches cleared following a confrontation between Jeff McNeil and Tigers closer Kenley Jansen, a fitting metaphor for the A's frustration this season. While Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom have shown some flashes of promise, the team is left to ponder their direction as they prepare for a rubber match against the same Tigers. The A's need to find a way to turn the tide or risk sinking further into the abyss.

Sources
A’s Late Comeback Not Enough in 8-6 Loss to Tigers
Athleticsnation
A’s Late Comeback Not Enough in 8-6 Loss to Tigers
The Athletics took on the Detroit Tigers, looking to even the series and force a rubber game tomorrow afternoon. The A’s succumbed to their fourth straight defeat, 8-6, in another game where they had a chance to win with better pitching. Perkins Struggles Early Detroit jumped in front immediately against A’s pitcher Jack Perkins. The […]
 Game #111: Tigers at Athletics Game Thread
Athleticsnation
Game #111: Tigers at Athletics Game Thread
Last night, the Athletics opened this three-game series against the Detroit Tigers with another loss, falling 13-1 in a game that remained close until the A’s bullpen imploded over the final two innings. The team’s latest blowout home defeat capped a miserable 5-19 July, all but ending the A’s hopes of making a meaningful push […]
 Athletics Select Ben Bowden, DFA Connor Thomas
Mlbtraderumors
Athletics Select Ben Bowden, DFA Connor Thomas
6:40 pm: To make room for Bowden on their 40-man roster, the Athletics have designated Connor Thomas for assignment. They claimed the left-hander off waivers from the Braves earlier this week and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. In two appearances for Atlanta this year, Thomas gave up 15 runs in 6 1/3 innings. That […]
 Even battling 'learning curve,' Perkins not short on confidence
MLB.com
Even battling 'learning curve,' Perkins not short on confidence
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Athletics manager Mark Kotsay has been clear that he plans to use the remaining months of the season to do some deep evaluations on the team’s younger pitchers to see which could be part of the organization’s long-term plans. Jack Perkins thinks he’s done that already, and
 Benches clear at end of Tigers-A's game over bunt single
MLB.com
Benches clear at end of Tigers-A's game over bunt single
Tempers flared after the final out of the Tigers’ 8-6 win over the A’s in West Sacramento on Saturday night. After Detroit closer Kenley Jansen secured the win for the Tigers, he and the A’s baserunner Jeff McNeil were chirping near the third-base line, prompting both benches to clear. The
 Kevin McGonigle: Gets on base four times
Rotowire
Kevin McGonigle: Gets on base four times
McGonigle went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Athletics. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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