Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 3-6, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Houston Astros 12-10 at Sutter Health Park.
Small sample size at 9 games. Stuck in neutral. A -12 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly. But won by 2 last night and the score reflects it.
Athletics Game on April 06
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Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Houston Astros 12-10 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brent Rooker went 2-4 with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
- Carlos Cortes went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Tyler Soderstrom went 1-4 with 3 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
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6 | 4 | .600 | L1 | |
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Angels
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5 | 5 | .500 | 1.0 | W2 |
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Rangers
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4 | 5 | .444 | 1.5 | L4 |
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Mariners
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4 | 6 | .400 | 2.0 | L2 |
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Athletics
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3 | 6 | .333 | 2.5 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-6 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .500 | 1.350 | 2 | |
| 5 | .306 | 1.081 | 8 | |
| 2 | .314 | .904 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
In a thrilling turn of events, the Athletics managed to secure their first series win of 2026 against the Astros, culminating in a dramatic walk-off home run by Brent Rooker. This victory not only showcased Rooker's power but also highlighted the resilience of a team that had recently suffered a harsh loss,getting blown out 11-0 in their last matchup. After trading blowout wins with Houston, the A’s now stand at 2-6, still searching for consistent momentum as they head to New York. With Jacob Lopez on the mound today, there's a chance for the A’s to build on this win and turn their early-season struggles around. The excitement of the rookies and the intensity of the division rivalry are palpable, setting the stage for what could be a turning point in their season.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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