Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 49-76, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Kansas City Royals 5-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
The numbers aren't lying. The 4-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Also weighing on the score: 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Athletics Game on August 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (2-9, 7.27 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Kansas City Royals 5-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tommy White went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jeff McNeil went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Brian Serven went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
63 | 62 | .504 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
61 | 64 | .488 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
59 | 66 | .472 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
49 | 76 | .392 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
49 | 76 | .392 | 14.0 | L1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .276 | .827 | 34 | |
| 11 | .215 | .676 | 39 | |
| 11 | .210 | .654 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.50 | 1.52 | 54.0 | |
| 4-3 | 3.60 | 1.45 | 55.0 | |
| 8-7 | 3.53 | 1.22 | 127.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics kicked off their road trip with a disheartening 9-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals, marking a tough start for a team already reeling from injuries and pitching woes. Jacob Wilson's late scratch due to shoulder soreness added to the A's mounting injury list, which has plagued them all season. Despite recent momentum from winning two of three against the Texas Rangers, Oakland's pitching staff couldn't contain the Royals' offense, allowing a barrage of runs that squandered any hope for an early lead. With a season record now at 49-76 and a glaring need for consistency, the Athletics must regroup quickly as they navigate this four-game series. Fans are left hoping the offense, led by Zack Gelof and Jonah Heim, can find a way to produce against a surging Royals lineup.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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