Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 53-85, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics took a beating from the Texas Rangers 1-8 at Globe Life Field.
Rock bottom territory. A 7-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Also weighing on the score: 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all.
Athletics Game on September 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Brady Basso (0-1, 4.50 ERA) vs MacKenzie Gore (7-10, 4.40 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 74°F, Wind 2 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics took a beating from the Texas Rangers 1-8 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
70 | 68 | .507 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
68 | 70 | .493 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
64 | 74 | .464 | 6.0 | L5 |
|
Athletics
|
|
53 | 85 | .384 | 17.0 | L4 |
|
Angels
|
|
53 | 85 | .384 | 17.0 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .230 | .700 | 45 | |
| 14 | .252 | .760 | 38 | |
| 12 | .212 | .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 hit yet another low point, suffering their fourth consecutive loss with an embarrassing 8-1 defeat to the Texas Rangers. The team’s struggles are now unmistakable, with a 53-85 record as we head into September. Last night, the bats were practically silent against Jacob deGrom, who needed this matchup to regain his form. As if that wasn’t painful enough, Denzel Clarke's potential return raises hopes for a spark amidst the gloom, but with the A’s reeling, it might be too little, too late. The Athletics continue to battle injuries and inconsistency, and facing a determined Rangers squad fighting for the division lead adds pressure. Time is running out for this season, and fans are left wondering if they’ll see any sign of life from this team.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Seattle Mariners for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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