Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 61-89, 4th in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
The numbers aren't lying. Down 17 in run differential this week. That's significant. Also weighing on the score: 6.0 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Athletics Game on September 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (3-11, 6.53 ERA) vs Griffin Jax (7-10, 3.99 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
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 | 81 | .464 | 5.5 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 89 | .407 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
57 | 93 | .380 | 18.0 | W1 |
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 pulled off a gritty 8-7 win against the Mariners on Sunday, clinching the series and giving fans a glimpse of their potential to upset playoff contenders. This walk-off victory is sweet, especially as the A's play spoiler in a season marked by struggles, including a shocking -17 run differential over the past week. On a more somber note, the club's top prospect, Leo De Vries, is sidelined after undergoing successful shoulder surgery, which raises questions about the team's future. Additionally, after going unclaimed on waivers, right-hander Taylor Rashi has been assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas. With just a handful of games left, the A's are showing resilience, but the wounds of a difficult season linger as they look towards rebuilding.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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