Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 41-56, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were dismantled by the Washington Nationals 4-23 at Sutter Health Park.
Hard to find a bright spot in the data. Dropped last night by 19 and the temperature took a hit. And a 0-7 week. That's the biggest factor right now.
Athletics Game on July 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | J.T. Ginn (7-6, 3.67 ERA) vs Zack Littell (7-6, 4.90 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were dismantled by the Washington Nationals 4-23 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Tyler Soderstrom went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Shea Langeliers went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
49 | 48 | .505 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
48 | 50 | .490 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
47 | 52 | .475 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 56 | .423 | 8.0 | L10 |
|
Angels
|
|
38 | 60 | .388 | 11.5 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -53 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .257 | .812 | 47 | |
| 15 | .242 | .817 | 44 | |
| 9 | .232 | .740 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.43 | 1.55 | 42.0 | |
| 1-1 | 3.59 | 1.45 | 42.2 | |
| 3-5 | 3.78 | 1.32 | 52.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics kicked off the second half of the 2026 MLB season with a disheartening 23-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, continuing a dreadful nine-game losing streak that has left them at a dismal 41-55 record. Gage Jump’s start was anything but promising, amplifying concerns about a pitching staff that has struggled mightily, allowing an average of 7.0 runs per game in the last week. As the team looks to regroup, the departure of outfielder Cade Marlowe, who opted out of his minor league deal, adds another layer of uncertainty to an already shaky roster. With only 2.0 runs per game in their last seven outings, the A's desperately need a spark from players like Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom to turn the tide. The road ahead is bleak, but it's time for this team to show some fight.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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