Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 7-7, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics downed the New York Mets 11-6 at Citi Field.
Nothing to panic about here. The 5-run win last night carries weight here. On top of that, the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Athletics Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Civale (1-0, 2.70 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (1-0, 4.80 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics downed the New York Mets 11-6 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jeff McNeil went 3-5.
- Carlos Cortes went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Tyler Soderstrom went 3-5 with 2 HR and 5 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
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7 | 7 | .500 | L2 | |
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Athletics
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7 | 7 | .500 | W4 | |
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Angels
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7 | 8 | .467 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Mariners
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6 | 9 | .400 | 1.5 | W2 |
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Astros
|
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6 | 9 | .400 | 1.5 | L6 |
Oakland Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .296 | .944 | 10 | |
| 1 | .333 | 1.066 | 5 | |
| 2 | .321 | .887 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .308 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 capped off a thrilling day by clinching their third straight win, overpowering the Mets 11-6 at Citi Field. This victory not only keeps the momentum rolling but pushes the A's to a respectable 7-7 record, inching closer to .500. Jacob Lopez takes the mound tonight, and fans are hoping he can solidify this newfound success after the team’s offense erupted for seven runs against Kodai Senga, who had the worst start of his career. Meanwhile, the A's also debuted an intriguing new home run celebration featuring a giant gold chain that adds a fun twist to their winning atmosphere. As the A's continue to build on this positive streak, their blend of power hitting and creative team spirit might just set them up for a promising stretch ahead.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Texas Rangers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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