Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 62-95, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 at Sutter Health Park.
The numbers aren't lying. The 1-6 record this week is doing most of the damage. Making it worse, down 18 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Athletics Game on September 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (4-14, 6.18 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (9-10, 2.74 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, NBCSCA |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Zack Gelof went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Shea Langeliers went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
78 | 79 | .497 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
78 | 79 | .497 | L2 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
73 | 84 | .465 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
62 | 95 | .395 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
60 | 97 | .382 | 18.0 | L2 |
Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .267 | .818 | 56 | |
| 20 | .253 | .781 | 52 | |
| 17 | .233 | .719 | 60 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 3.15 | 1.37 | 71.1 | |
| 4-2 | 3.42 | 1.46 | 68.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.62 | 1.28 | 34.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 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 Oakland Athletics pulled off a thrilling 9-7 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Angels, overcoming a 6-0 deficit to keep their hopes alive for a successful final homestand. With this win, the A’s managed to avoid the division cellar, but let’s not ignore that their recent two-week stretch has been abysmal, dropping six straight before this game. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer's return from a bizarre injury adds a silver lining, though he replaces Max Muncy, who is now on the injured list with knee issues. Meanwhile, Mike Trout continues to wield his bat like a maestro, going 3-for-4 despite the loss. With the season winding down and a record of 61-95, the A’s need every spark they can muster, but this win may just point to a flicker of hope as they look to finish strong.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Houston Astros for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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