Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 64-96, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics eked out a win over the Houston Astros 6-5 at Sutter Health Park.
It's a wash right now. A 5.7 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything. And 12 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Athletics Game on September 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (3-12, 5.90 ERA) vs Hayden Wesneski (5-2, 3.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 68°F, Wind 18 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics eked out a win over the Houston Astros 6-5 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Henry Bolte went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
79 | 81 | .494 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
79 | 81 | .494 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
74 | 86 | .463 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
64 | 96 | .400 | 15.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
62 | 98 | .388 | 17.0 | W2 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .263 | .806 | 58 | |
| 22 | .256 | .802 | 54 | |
| 17 | .237 | .722 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 3.08 | 1.40 | 73.0 | |
| 4-2 | 3.33 | 1.45 | 70.1 | |
| 2-2 | 2.80 | 1.33 | 35.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics managed a much-needed victory against the Houston Astros, winning 6-5 and evening this pivotal four-game series. Despite their struggles this season, with a dismal 63-96 record, the A's have shown flashes of resilience, particularly with Jacob Lopez finishing strong on the mound. This victory comes on the heels of a rough stretch where the team dropped five of their last seven games, exacerbating their woes with a run differential of -14. While the Astros remain in the thick of the AL West race, the A's are focused on building momentum as they close out the season. With Hunter Brown set to face off against Lopez in the next game, fans will be hoping for another spirited performance from their young players as they look to finish 2026 on a high note.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Oakland Athletics.
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