Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 45-69, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics fell just short against the Cincinnati Reds 2-3 at Great American Ball Park.
Everything is pointing the wrong way. 0-7 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Also weighing on the score: allowing 7.0 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Athletics Game on August 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mason Barnett (1-1, 4.85 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (5-7, 3.91 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 4 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics fell just short against the Cincinnati Reds 2-3 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
59 | 57 | .509 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
57 | 58 | .496 | 1.5 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 59 | .487 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 69 | .395 | 13.0 | L7 |
|
Angels
|
|
43 | 71 | .377 | 15.0 | L2 |
Oakland Athletics are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -30 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .245 | .802 | 50 | |
| 11 | .228 | .711 | 36 | |
| 7 | .270 | .694 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.62 | 1.53 | 49.2 | |
| 8-6 | 3.51 | 1.21 | 115.1 | |
| 2-3 | 3.91 | 1.52 | 50.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics’ misery deepened with another loss to the Cincinnati Reds, this time a 3-2 heartbreaker that marked their seventh straight defeat. Despite Jacob Lopez's solid outing, striking out eight and giving his team a fighting chance, the bullpen failed to deliver yet again, with Hogan Harris suffering a tough loss after wild pitches allowed the tying run to score. This grim streak has been exacerbated by a stagnant offense, as the A's have now dropped to a dismal 1-6 over the last week, managing just three runs per game while surrendering an alarming 7.0 runs to opponents. As the A’s look ahead, fans are left wondering if this is just a rough patch or a glimpse into a long-term trend of struggles for the Green and Gold.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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