Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 61-91, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics let it slip away against the Tampa Bay Rays 3-4 at Tropicana Field.
Cooling off for real reasons. The -18 run differential tells a worse story than the record. Making it worse, a 5.9 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything.
Athletics Game on September 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (4-13, 5.93 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rays.TV |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics let it slip away against the Tampa Bay Rays 3-4 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tommy White went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Henry Bolte went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
76 | 76 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
76 | 76 | .500 | W4 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
71 | 82 | .464 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 91 | .401 | 15.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
58 | 94 | .382 | 18.0 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .265 | .824 | 55 | |
| 16 | .228 | .700 | 58 | |
| 18 | .247 | .765 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.29 | 1.40 | 68.1 | |
| 4-2 | 3.34 | 1.43 | 67.1 | |
| 2-0 | 2.56 | 1.33 | 31.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics suffered yet another narrow defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays, losing 4-3, which marked their fourth loss in the last seven games and extended their dismal record to 61-90. Despite a solid showing from Jack Perkins, who provided a quality start, the A's fell just short in a tightly contested matchup. This season has been a rollercoaster, and the current -16 run differential over the past week highlights their struggles, particularly in pitching, where they’re allowing 6.0 runs per game. Meanwhile, there's a glimmer of hope with Tommy White channeling childhood memories into a homer, but the mood is overshadowed by the tough news surrounding Ryan Lasko, a promising prospect recently released from rehab after a tragic injury. As the A's continue to fight through the season, their inconsistencies leave fans clamoring for a brighter future.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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