Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 45-70, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 5-6 at Great American Ball Park.
Hard to find a bright spot in the data. A 0-7 week weighs heavy on the score. On top of that, 7.3 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up.
Athletics Game on August 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (2-7, 6.72 ERA) vs Payton Tolle (6-6, 3.30 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 80°F, Wind 4 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 5-6 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brian Serven went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Tyler Soderstrom went 1-4 with 2 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 | 60 | .483 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 70 | .391 | 13.5 | L8 |
|
Angels
|
|
44 | 71 | .383 | 14.5 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -29 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .245 | .800 | 52 | |
| 11 | .229 | .714 | 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' nightmare continues as they fell 6-5 to the Cincinnati Reds, marking their eighth consecutive loss and a grim end to a series that saw them swept clean. With a dismal recent record of 0-8, the A's are struggling to find their footing, plagued by missed opportunities and a maddening tendency to lose close games. Manager Mark Kotsay's words resonate louder than ever,this team desperately needs to snap out of this downward spiral. The offense, led by Tyler Soderstrom and Jonah Heim, has failed to provide the consistent firepower necessary to back a pitching staff that’s coughed up an alarming 7.0 runs per game. As they stare down a relentless stretch of games, fans are left wondering if this is just a rough patch or the beginning of a long rebuilding phase.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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