Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 13-11, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Seattle Mariners 5-2 at T-Mobile Park.
Things are trending well. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. Pulling the other way, 6.0 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up.
Athletics Game on April 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Aaron Civale (2-1, 3.54 ERA) vs Logan Gilbert (1-3, 4.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Mariners.TV, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics downed the Seattle Mariners 5-2 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jeff McNeil went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Shea Langeliers went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jacob Wilson went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Athletics
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13 | 11 | .542 | W2 | |
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Rangers
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12 | 11 | .522 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Angels
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11 | 14 | .440 | 2.5 | L4 |
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Mariners
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10 | 15 | .400 | 3.5 | L2 |
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Astros
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9 | 16 | .360 | 4.5 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .312 | .992 | 14 | |
| 2 | .319 | .928 | 7 | |
| 3 | .228 | .799 | 10 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.34 | 0.98 | 29.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics continue to ride their wave of momentum, currently perched atop the AL West for the first time since June 2021 after defeating the Seattle Mariners 5-2 last night. Nick Kurtz's aggressive base running set the tone early, scoring after his leadoff walk and stolen base. Shea Langeliers is heating up, homering for the second straight day, although his struggles against left-handers remain concerning as he looks to build on his impressive start. As the A's maintain their position with a 12-11 record, the team’s resilience is evident despite a recent run differential of -8. With the offense showing signs of life and Jacob Lopez taking the mound tonight, fans are cautiously optimistic about sustaining this early success.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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