Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 47-74, 5th in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Not a great stretch. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. And pitching at 7.9 RA/G. That's a problem.
Athletics Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Kumar Rocker (4-9, 4.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | CW33, NBCSCA |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
62 | 60 | .508 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
60 | 62 | .492 | 2.0 | L3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
57 | 65 | .467 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
48 | 74 | .393 | 14.0 | W3 |
|
Athletics
|
|
47 | 74 | .388 | 14.5 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -24 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .245 | .811 | 56 | |
| 13 | .280 | .833 | 32 | |
| 11 | .219 | .677 | 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 Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
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 | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics have officially hit rock bottom, sharing a dismal 47-74 record with the Los Angeles Angels after their latest loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-8, extending a troubling 2-5 stretch over the past week. This marks a significant downturn for a team already struggling to find its footing, now sitting in the cellar of all of MLB. The run differential of -24 during this stretch is a glaring sign of the challenges ahead. While Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof are showing flashes of promise at the plate with .245 and .280 averages respectively, it’s hard to ignore the overwhelming sense of frustration permeating the fanbase. Amidst the gloom, attention turns towards the updated prospect rankings, as the A’s desperately seek the silver lining in their ongoing rebuild.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Kansas City Royals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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