Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 51-80, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics eked out a win over the Houston Astros 7-6 at Daikin Park.
The numbers aren't lying. Going 2-5 lately. That drags everything down. And outscored by 13 this week.
Athletics Game on August 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-11, 6.02 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (7-8, 5.12 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, NBCSCA |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics eked out a win over the Houston Astros 7-6 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tommy White went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Brian Serven went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Max Muncy went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Henry Bolte went 3-5.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
65 | 66 | .496 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
65 | 66 | .496 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
62 | 69 | .473 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 79 | .397 | 13.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
51 | 80 | .389 | 14.0 | W2 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .258 | .784 | 36 | |
| 11 | .204 | .648 | 40 | |
| 11 | .220 | .670 | 38 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.65 | 1.52 | 56.2 | |
| 5-3 | 3.70 | 1.53 | 58.1 | |
| 8-8 | 3.60 | 1.23 | 132.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics pulled off a stunning comeback against the Houston Astros, winning 7-6 and taking the series in dramatic fashion. Trailing 6-0, the A's rallied for six runs in a single inning, showcasing their resilience and ability to defy expectations. Max Muncy delivered the game-winning blow with a clutch homer, proving once again that no lead is safe against this team. The victory comes after a shaky stretch where the A's had struggled with a 2-5 record over the last week, marked by a troubling -11 run differential. With Brady Basso on the mound today, the team aimed to build on this momentum, reminding fans that the season may be winding down, but the fight in this squad is far from over.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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