Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 61-89, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the Seattle Mariners 8-7 at Sutter Health Park.
The numbers aren't lying. Getting outscored by 17 in a week. That tanks the score. On top of that, 6.0 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up.
Athletics Game on September 14
No game on this date.
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the Seattle Mariners 8-7 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 2-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
- Zack Gelof went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
75 | 75 | .500 | L3 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
74 | 76 | .493 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
70 | 80 | .467 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 89 | .407 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
56 | 93 | .376 | 18.5 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -17 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .266 | .830 | 54 | |
| 16 | .230 | .708 | 58 | |
| 18 | .252 | .780 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.31 | 1.41 | 68.0 | |
| 4-2 | 3.43 | 1.45 | 65.2 | |
| 2-0 | 2.70 | 1.37 | 30.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics are reeling from a brutal 1-19 demolition at the hands of the Mariners, showcasing a staggering -14 run differential over the past week. Amidst this chaos, the search for a new general manager intensifies as the A's interview candidates like Mike Rizzo and Billy Owens, hoping to spark a much-needed turnaround. On a brighter note, Lawrence Butler's impressive two-home run game, capped by a thrilling walk-off, provides a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak season. With a record of 60-89 and the Mariners looming again, the A's must find a way to harness their young talent, while wrestling with the reality of yet another disappointing year in Oakland.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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