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Oakland Athletics News & Updates


The Oakland Athletics were 21-18, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

Quietly productive. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. And putting up 5.6 runs per game. That pace keeps the score healthy.

Athletics Game on May 10

Opponent:Baltimore Orioles (17-23)
Location:Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Luis Severino (2-3, 4.15 ERA) vs Chris Bassitt (2-2, 5.91 ERA)
TV Broadcast:MASN, NBCSCA
Forecast:⛅ Partly cloudy, 53°F, Wind 2 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Highlights

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Athletics
2118.538 W3
Mariners
1921.4752.5 L1
Rangers
1821.4623.0 W1
Astros
1624.4005.5 L1
Angels
1525.3756.5 L2

Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
23
Shea Langeliers
11.3401.01722
26
Carlos Cortes
4.356.99214
16
Nick Kurtz
5.264.85420

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
45
Aaron Civale
4-12.591.3941.2
35
J.T. Ginn
1-13.621.1337.1
59
Jeffrey Springs
3-23.891.1444.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
25
Brent Rooker
5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
32
Colby Thomas
3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
15
Jonah Heim
2 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
35
J.T. Ginn
8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
40
Luis Severino
7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
58
Scott Barlow
3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Athletics News

The Oakland Athletics are riding high after a convincing 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, marking their third straight win and setting the stage for a potential series sweep. Brent Rooker shone bright, launching a three-run homer, while Shea Langeliers added two RBIs, showcasing the A's offensive firepower. With Aaron Civale taking the mound today, his recent strong performances promise to keep the momentum going. The Athletics are now 20-18, currently in first place in the division, but a closer look reveals a troubling -4 run differential over the last week. While the bats are hot, questions linger about the pitching staff, which has allowed 6.0 runs per game recently. As they aim to maintain their winning streak, this team must find a balance between explosive offense and reliable pitching.

Sources
A’s Beat Orioles 6-2
Athleticsnation
A’s Beat Orioles 6-2
The A’s came out on top for the second day in a row, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 in convincing fashion and setting themselves up for a series sweep tomorrow afternoon. More to come…
Game #39: Athletics at Orioles Game Thread
Athleticsnation
Game #39: Athletics at Orioles Game Thread
Close one yesterday. Time to make it two in a row, right? The series continues this afternoon with right-hander Aaron Civale on the mound for the good guys. He’s been a revelation of a pickup for the club so far and is on a roll so far for his new team. Let’s jope he can […]
A's back Civale with big hits, little plays to win 3rd straight
MLB.com
A's back Civale with big hits, little plays to win 3rd straight
BALTIMORE -- The A’s keep making the big plays. The little ones, too. Brent Rooker clubbed a three-run home run, and Shea Langeliers drove in two more runs off Shane Baz to provide most of the run-scoring for the Athletics in Saturday’s 6-2 victory over the Orioles at Camden Yards.
'Truly the miracle of life': Langeliers in awe of wife, 1st baby
MLB.com
'Truly the miracle of life': Langeliers in awe of wife, 1st baby
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Orioles Place Cade Povich On 15-Day Injured List
Mlbtraderumors
Orioles Place Cade Povich On 15-Day Injured List
The Orioles placed Cade Povich on the 15-day injured list yesterday due to left elbow inflammation, and right-hander Trey Gibson was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.  Gibson threw two innings of relief in Friday’s 4-3 Orioles loss to the Athletics, so it doesn’t appear as if Gibson will directly fill in for […]

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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