Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 61-93, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Cleveland Guardians 3-5 at Progressive Field.
A difficult stretch, and the score shows it. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. Compounding things, 7.4 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Athletics Game on September 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (6-4, 5.02 ERA) vs Tanner Bibee (6-15, 4.16 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Cleveland Guardians 3-5 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Zack Gelof went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
77 | 77 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
77 | 77 | .500 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
72 | 82 | .468 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 93 | .396 | 16.0 | L4 |
|
Angels
|
|
59 | 95 | .383 | 18.0 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -29 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .263 | .816 | 55 | |
| 17 | .230 | .710 | 59 | |
| 19 | .247 | .768 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.25 | 1.38 | 69.1 | |
| 4-2 | 3.34 | 1.43 | 67.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.70 | 1.29 | 33.1 |
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 | |
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics dropped their fourth straight game last night, falling 5-3 to the Cleveland Guardians, a loss that marks their 93rd of the season. After a promising start, the A's bats went cold, and starter Mason Barnett couldn't hold the momentum from his recent Triple-A success, allowing five unanswered runs. With Cleveland vying for the American League Central title, the A's have a chance to play spoiler, but their recent struggles, including the three-game sweep by the Rays earlier this week, cast a long shadow over the final stretch of the season. Meanwhile, Zack Gelof's off-field contributions have earned him a nomination for the Clemente Award, highlighting some positivity amidst the turmoil on the field. The A's need to regroup as they approach the season's end, but the road ahead looks tougher with so many losses piling up.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.
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