Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 53-82, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics let it slip away against the Baltimore Orioles 3-4 at Sutter Health Park.
Could tip either way. Carrying 12 on the injured list. It adds up. On the plus side, the 4-3 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Athletics Game on August 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (3-9, 6.68 ERA) vs Shane Baz (4-14, 4.04 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, NBCSCA |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics let it slip away against the Baltimore Orioles 3-4 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jonah Heim went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
68 | 67 | .504 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
66 | 69 | .489 | 2.0 | L3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
64 | 71 | .474 | 4.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
53 | 82 | .393 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 83 | .385 | 16.0 | L5 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .258 | .775 | 38 | |
| 12 | .228 | .693 | 42 | |
| 12 | .210 | .659 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.55 | 1.53 | 58.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.58 | 1.48 | 60.1 | |
| 4-3 | 4.09 | 1.18 | 44.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 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 Oakland Athletics opened their weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles with a heartbreaker, losing 4-3 in 10 innings on Mark Kotsay Bobblehead Night. Despite showing resilience by rallying from a 2-0 deficit, the A's fell short, continuing their trend of being competitive yet unable to close out games. Lawrence Butler's performance was a bright spot, showcasing the youth movement that is slowly taking form amid a season marred by injuries, with 13 players currently sidelined. There's a glimmer of hope with Shea Langeliers potentially returning this month, but as the A's sit at 53-81, playing spoiler remains a tall order. The team’s recent record of 4-3 suggests they’re not completely out of it, but with a -4 run differential in their last seven games, the pressure to deliver is mounting as they take on a playoff-hungry Orioles squad.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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