Oakland Athletics Daily Update
The Oakland Athletics are 44-61, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Minnesota Twins 8-11 at Target Field. Today they play the Boston Red Sox at 09:40 PM EDT on NESN, NBCSCA.
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The numbers paint a bleak picture. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Also weighing on the score: losing by 3 last night pulls things in the wrong direction.
Athletics Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (2-5, 6.75 ERA) vs Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.31 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, NBCSCA |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Minnesota Twins 8-11 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jeff McNeil went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nick Kurtz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
53 | 52 | .505 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
52 | 54 | .491 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
52 | 55 | .486 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
44 | 61 | .419 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
42 | 64 | .396 | 11.5 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
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Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .264 | .901 | 69 | |
| 16 | .251 | .821 | 49 | |
| 9 | .228 | .700 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.15 | 1.49 | 45.2 | |
| 2-2 | 3.64 | 1.47 | 47.0 | |
| 1-2 | 4.25 | 1.42 | 55.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics' rough season took another hit as they fell to the Minnesota Twins 11-8, marking their 61st loss and ending a disappointing road trip. The absence of All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers, who has been placed on the injured list with a torn meniscus, looms large over an already struggling lineup. With 10 players on the IL, including Langeliers, the team's depth is being severely tested. To add insult to injury, left-hander Jeffrey Springs had to leave the game early due to hip discomfort, compounding the frustrations of a season that feels like it’s slipping away. Amidst this turmoil, the A's must now regroup and find a way to pull together as they face the Twins again soon, but the uncertainty around their roster makes the path forward look bleak.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 07/28 |
vs Boston Red Sox
|
9:40 PM |
| Wed 07/29 |
vs Boston Red Sox
|
9:40 PM |
| Thu 07/30 |
vs Boston Red Sox
|
9:40 PM |
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