Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 53-84, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Baltimore Orioles 5-8 at Sutter Health Park.
Not a great stretch. Dropping one by 3 last night stings. On top of that, a 12-man IL is starting to matter.
Athletics Game on August 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gage Jump (6-8, 4.69 ERA) vs Jacob deGrom (9-9, 4.21 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Baltimore Orioles 5-8 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Brian Serven went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
69 | 68 | .504 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
67 | 70 | .489 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
64 | 73 | .467 | 5.0 | L4 |
|
Athletics
|
|
53 | 84 | .387 | 16.0 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 85 | .380 | 17.0 | L7 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .255 | .767 | 38 | |
| 12 | .229 | .700 | 45 | |
| 12 | .210 | .659 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.55 | 1.53 | 58.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.52 | 1.45 | 61.1 | |
| 4-3 | 4.00 | 1.18 | 45.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics were swept by the Baltimore Orioles after a disappointing 8-5 loss in their series finale, capping off a home stand that brought more frustration than joy. With a record of 53-83, the team is struggling to maintain any momentum and must now focus on securing their fourth-place position in the AL West as they head to Texas. While the pitching woes continue with Jeffrey Springs enduring another rough outing, rookie Henry Bolte is shining brighter with two hits that bolster his case for AL Rookie of the Month. As offseason plans loom, the A's are reportedly considering James Click for the GM vacancy, hinting at potential changes that could shake up this beleaguered franchise. The vibe is lukewarm, with the A's showing some life but ultimately falling short in key moments.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Seattle Mariners for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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