Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 53-83, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Baltimore Orioles 3-5 at Sutter Health Park.
It's a wash right now. The 2-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Also weighing on the score: a 12-man IL is starting to matter.
Athletics Game on August 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-12, 6.08 ERA) vs Chris Bassitt (5-4, 4.74 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, NBCSCA |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Baltimore Orioles 3-5 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
68 | 68 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
66 | 70 | .485 | 2.0 | L4 |
|
Mariners
|
|
64 | 72 | .471 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Athletics
|
|
53 | 83 | .390 | 15.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 84 | .382 | 16.0 | L6 |
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 | .257 | .768 | 38 | |
| 12 | .228 | .697 | 43 | |
| 12 | .211 | .662 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.55 | 1.53 | 58.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.52 | 1.45 | 61.1 | |
| 4-3 | 4.00 | 1.18 | 45.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics dropped their second straight game to the Baltimore Orioles, succumbing 5-3 in a contest that saw Jack Perkins show promise with two scoreless innings before the bullpen faltered again. With this loss, the A’s fell to 14-29 in series openers this season and struggle to find momentum amidst a barrage of injuries, including the latest news of Jacob Wilson undergoing shoulder surgery. The team is now left reeling, trying to avoid a deeper slide as they face the same Orioles again, who are gaining ground in the Wild Card race. The season may be slipping away, but a glimmer of hope remains as the Athletics continue to fight through the challenges, with players like Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler trying to keep the offense alive.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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