Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 10-10, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics took a beating from the Chicago White Sox 2-9 at Sutter Health Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. Dropped last night by 7 and the temperature took a hit. Also weighing on the score: opponents have them by 9 runs this week.
Athletics Game on April 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Luis Severino (0-2, 5.59 ERA) vs Erick Fedde (0-3, 3.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Chicago Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics took a beating from the Chicago White Sox 2-9 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
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11 | 9 | .550 | W2 | |
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Angels
|
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11 | 10 | .524 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Athletics
|
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10 | 10 | .500 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Mariners
|
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8 | 13 | .381 | 3.5 | L4 |
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Astros
|
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8 | 13 | .381 | 3.5 | L2 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .320 | .999 | 12 | |
| 2 | .279 | .809 | 5 | |
| 1 | .273 | .809 | 6 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics fell to the Chicago White Sox 9-2 in the opening game of their series, marking a disappointing start to a matchup against a struggling team. Aaron Civale couldn't hold down the fort, as Munetaka Murakami's grand slam illuminated the night, leaving A's fans scratching their heads over yet another missed opportunity. While the A's have been riding a wave of good vibes recently, boasting a 5-2 record over the last week, this loss stings, especially given that the White Sox are languishing at the bottom of the AL Central. Hogan Harris has been a bright spot in the bullpen, consistently stepping up when called upon, but with their current performance, the A's need to find a reliable spark from their offense, especially from players like Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom, if they want to regain momentum and secure their spot in the division.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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