Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 45-71, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics got routed by the Boston Red Sox 1-13 at Fenway Park.
The numbers paint a bleak picture. Dropped last night by 12 and the temperature took a hit. Pair that with only 0 of the last 7 in the win column.
Athletics Game on August 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gage Jump (4-7, 4.59 ERA) vs Jake Bennett (7-4, 2.90 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, NESN, FS1, FS1 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics got routed by the Boston Red Sox 1-13 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tyler Soderstrom went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
60 | 57 | .513 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
58 | 58 | .500 | 1.5 | W3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 61 | .479 | 4.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 71 | .388 | 14.5 | L9 |
|
Angels
|
|
45 | 71 | .388 | 14.5 | W2 |
Oakland Athletics are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -40 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .245 | .807 | 53 | |
| 11 | .226 | .704 | 36 | |
| 7 | .268 | .687 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.62 | 1.53 | 49.2 | |
| 2-3 | 3.83 | 1.51 | 51.2 | |
| 8-6 | 3.51 | 1.21 | 115.1 |
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' tumultuous season reached a new low as they endured a staggering ninth consecutive loss, getting hammered by the Red Sox 13-1 at Fenway Park. This dismal performance not only extended Boston's own winning streak but also coincided with the shocking dismissal of long-time General Manager David Forst, marking the end of his 27-year tenure with the organization. Manager Mark Kotsay called an impromptu team meeting, but the mood was anything but uplifting as players grappled with the uncertainty of their future. As Dan Feinstein steps in as interim GM, the focus shifts from the field to the front office, raising questions about the direction of a franchise already struggling with a 45-70 record. With the team mired in a cold spell, fans can only hope the impending changes will finally spark some much-needed life into this beleaguered squad.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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