Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 49-75, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Texas Rangers 5-2 at Sutter Health Park.
A little of everything, not a lot of anything. Took last night by 3. That matters. On the other hand, allowing 6.1 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Athletics Game on August 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mason Barnett (1-3, 6.16 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (5-8, 3.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Royals.TV |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Texas Rangers 5-2 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Tommy White went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Zack Gelof went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Henry Bolte went 3-5.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
63 | 62 | .504 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
61 | 64 | .488 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
59 | 66 | .472 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
49 | 75 | .395 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
49 | 76 | .392 | 14.0 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .276 | .832 | 34 | |
| 11 | .216 | .679 | 39 | |
| 7 | .260 | .752 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.50 | 1.52 | 54.0 | |
| 4-3 | 3.60 | 1.45 | 55.0 | |
| 8-7 | 3.53 | 1.22 | 127.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 7 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The A's clinched a much-needed series victory over the Rangers, winning 5-2 and marking their second series win of the second half, showcasing resilience despite injuries ravaging their roster. The offense churned out 13 hits, a bright spot amidst the gloom of Tyler Soderstrom landing on the 10-day IL with a hip issue and the possibility of losing Luis Severino for the rest of the season looming large. The team continues to fight through the struggles, recently adding left-hander Joe Rock, a move that speaks to their determination to bolster the bullpen. And in a fun twist, 'Tommy Tanks' finally delivered as Tommy White blasted his first career home run, proving that even in tough times, there’s room for celebration in Oakland.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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