Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 53-81, 4th in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Some of this, some of that. Carrying 13 on the injured list. It adds up. Compounding things, getting outscored by 4 is dragging the score south.
Athletics Game on August 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Brandon Young (9-3, 3.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, MASN |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
67 | 67 | .500 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
66 | 68 | .493 | 1.0 | L2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
64 | 70 | .478 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
53 | 81 | .396 | 14.0 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 82 | .388 | 15.0 | L4 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .254 | .771 | 37 | |
| 12 | .227 | .694 | 41 | |
| 6 | .265 | .677 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.61 | 1.53 | 57.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.64 | 1.50 | 59.1 | |
| 4-3 | 4.09 | 1.18 | 44.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics continue to juggle a tumultuous season, currently sitting at 53-81 after a hard-fought 7-4 victory against the Minnesota Twins. With the team reeling from 13 players on the injured list, the focus now shifts to the future as the front office prepares for a managerial change. It’s a desirable job for any GM, but who would want to step into this chaos? Meanwhile, the young talent pipeline looks promising, as A's fans hope a strong showing from the farm system can reinvigorate the franchise. As the Orioles come to town for a showdown, the Athletics must find a way to build on last night’s momentum and showcase their potential despite the challenges ahead.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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