Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 18-17, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were blown out by the Philadelphia Phillies 1-9 at Citizens Bank Park.
Comfortable territory. Lost by 8 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. Also weighing on the score: run differential of -10 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.
Athletics Game on May 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 3.96 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (1-0, 2.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 12 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were blown out by the Philadelphia Phillies 1-9 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Athletics
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18 | 17 | .514 | L1 | |
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Mariners
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17 | 20 | .459 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Rangers
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16 | 19 | .457 | 2.0 | L3 |
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Astros
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15 | 22 | .405 | 4.0 | W1 |
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Angels
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14 | 23 | .378 | 5.0 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .387 | 1.092 | 13 | |
| 5 | .244 | .815 | 16 | |
| 4 | .216 | .719 | 19 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.95 | 1.34 | 36.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.96 | 1.09 | 38.2 | |
| 2-3 | 4.15 | 1.48 | 43.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 5 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics were overwhelmed by the Phillies in a disheartening 9-1 loss to open their three-game series at Citizens Bank Park, with Luis Severino struggling through eight innings against a relentless Philadelphia lineup highlighted by two home runs from Bryce Harper. This defeat is a stark reminder that the A's, now 18-17 and facing the realities of a competitive season, must quickly rebound from a recent 4-3 stretch. Nick Kurtz, who has already made headlines this season with his four-homer game, now finds himself in a bittersweet position as he faces the hometown team he once idolized. With their division lead shrinking, the A's need to harness their hot bats and reclaim their momentum against the Phillies if they hope to stay relevant in the American League West.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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