Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 29-31, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics squeaked by the Chicago Cubs 2-1 at Wrigley Field.
Hard to feel good about the data. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. Compounding things, the mound has been a liability at 6.9 RA/G.
Athletics Game on June 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.07 ERA) vs Colin Rea (5-3, 4.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 64°F, Wind 3 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics squeaked by the Chicago Cubs 2-1 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nick Kurtz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
33 | 29 | .532 | W8 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
30 | 31 | .492 | 2.5 | W5 |
|
Athletics
|
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29 | 31 | .483 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
27 | 35 | .435 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
23 | 39 | .371 | 10.0 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -26 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .289 | .952 | 42 | |
| 14 | .288 | .893 | 30 | |
| 7 | .226 | .740 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.57 | 1.57 | 28.0 | |
| 1-1 | 2.88 | 1.20 | 25.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.87 | 1.14 | 59.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics snapped their five-game losing streak with a much-needed 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, thanks to the outstanding performance of rookie Gage Jump, who threw a seven-inning gem for his first MLB win. After struggling through a rough stretch that included a staggering -24 run differential over the last week, this win brings the A’s to 29-31 on the season and signifies a crucial shift as they embark on a significant road trip. With the team’s bats still ice cold, led by the steady Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, the A’s desperately needed this morale booster to shake off the bad vibes and build momentum as they face tougher opponents ahead.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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