Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 49-78, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics lost to the Kansas City Royals 7-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
Cooling off for real reasons. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. And lost by 2 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately.
Athletics Game on August 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gage Jump (5-7, 4.50 ERA) vs Randy Dobnak (2-1, 1.73 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Royals.TV |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics lost to the Kansas City Royals 7-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Zack Gelof went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Jeff McNeil went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Max Muncy went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
64 | 63 | .504 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
62 | 65 | .488 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
60 | 67 | .472 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
50 | 77 | .394 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
49 | 78 | .386 | 15.0 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .273 | .820 | 36 | |
| 11 | .210 | .662 | 39 | |
| 6 | .264 | .680 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.79 | 1.57 | 54.2 | |
| 4-3 | 3.51 | 1.47 | 56.1 | |
| 8-7 | 3.53 | 1.22 | 127.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics' struggles reached new lows as they fell to the Kansas City Royals 9-7, marking yet another night where the bullpen couldn't hold a lead, solidifying their status as arguably the worst in franchise history. With a 49-77 record, the A's are on pace for a dismal 63 wins this season, which casts doubts on their so-called 'core' talent, despite flashes of promise from players like Zack Gelof. Injuries continue to plague the roster, leaving the team to ponder what the next steps are in this painful rebuild. Jeffrey Springs showed potential in his return from the injured list, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the despair, but without consistent pitching support, even the most talented hitters can only do so much. As the season limps along, it's hard to see a light at the end of this tunnel.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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