Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 61-95, 4th in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Everything is pointing the wrong way. 1-6 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Also weighing on the score: getting outscored by 19 in a week. That tanks the score.
Athletics Game on September 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Brady Basso (1-3, 4.50 ERA) vs Yusei Kikuchi (1-6, 5.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
78 | 78 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Astros
|
|
77 | 79 | .494 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
73 | 83 | .468 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 95 | .391 | 17.0 | L6 |
|
Angels
|
|
60 | 96 | .385 | 18.0 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -19 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .263 | .812 | 55 | |
| 17 | .228 | .706 | 59 | |
| 19 | .252 | .770 | 50 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.20 | 1.36 | 70.1 | |
| 4-2 | 3.34 | 1.43 | 67.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.70 | 1.29 | 33.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 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 are trudging through yet another dismal season, now at 61-95 and suffering through their fifth consecutive year of losing baseball. With a recent 1-6 record and a brutal -19 run differential over the past week, the team's struggles are palpable. In the midst of this turmoil, there's a glimmer of hope in Henry Bolte, who is emerging as the next potential star for the organization. As fans grapple with the reality of September baseball that feels more like an afterthought, Bolte's development offers a much-needed distraction and a reason for optimism. Yet, with performances like yesterday's narrow 0-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, it's hard to ignore the broader narrative of a franchise searching for direction.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Houston Astros for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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