Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 5-7, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the New York Yankees 1-0 at Yankee Stadium.
A mixed bag this week. Relatively healthy at 1 on the IL. Tempering that, a -6 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Athletics Game on April 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | J.T. Ginn (0-0, 5.14 ERA) vs Clay Holmes (2-0, 1.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | WPIX, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 45°F, Wind 3 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the New York Yankees 1-0 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
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7 | 5 | .583 | W3 | |
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Angels
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6 | 7 | .462 | 1.5 | L2 |
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Astros
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6 | 7 | .462 | 1.5 | L4 |
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Athletics
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5 | 7 | .417 | 2.0 | W2 |
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Mariners
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4 | 9 | .308 | 3.5 | L5 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .289 | .977 | 8 | |
| 0 | .400 | 1.138 | 2 | |
| 2 | .319 | .907 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics clinched a thrilling 1-0 victory against the New York Yankees, thanks to Jeffrey Springs, who flirted with a no-hitter but shockingly remained unaware of it until late in the game. This win is a crucial boost for a team that has struggled with a 4-7 record and a pitching staff allowing 5.6 runs per game over the last week. However, the joy of victory is tempered by concern for Brent Rooker, who exited the game after experiencing discomfort in his right side, with imaging scheduled for tomorrow. Amidst this rollercoaster, Jacob Wilson continues to shine with a .311 batting average, proving he's a bright spot in an otherwise uneven start to the season. With momentum on their side, the A’s will need to build on this performance against the 8-3 Yankees in the next game.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Texas Rangers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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