Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 47-72, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were beaten by the Tampa Bay Rays 6-10 at Sutter Health Park.
Rough stretch. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. Making it worse, 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself.
Athletics Game on August 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mason Barnett (1-2, 5.56 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (11-3, 2.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were beaten by the Tampa Bay Rays 6-10 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Zack Gelof went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
61 | 59 | .508 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
60 | 59 | .504 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 63 | .471 | 4.5 | L4 |
|
Athletics
|
|
47 | 72 | .395 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
45 | 74 | .378 | 15.5 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .245 | .812 | 56 | |
| 12 | .277 | .823 | 31 | |
| 11 | .223 | .688 | 39 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.63 | 1.58 | 52.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.76 | 1.48 | 52.2 | |
| 8-6 | 3.41 | 1.21 | 121.1 |
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 | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics kicked off their homestand with a familiar disaster, falling 10-6 to the Tampa Bay Rays after their bullpen, the worst in the league, collapsed in the eighth inning, allowing eight runs and overshadowing Jacob Lopez's impressive start. Riding a rare wave of momentum from their recent series win against the Red Sox, the A’s had hoped to extend their good vibes, but the bullpen's ineptitude dashed those dreams. In roster moves, Zack Gelof returned from the injured list, aiming to be a spark in an otherwise dismal season. Meanwhile, Jonathan Ornelas was designated for assignment, another sign that the A's continue to shuffle their roster as they try to find some stability. With a record now at 47-71, it's hard to see how this team can turn things around, especially with the Rays in town.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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