Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 23-21, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics downed the San Francisco Giants 5-2 at Sutter Health Park.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Add in the +8 run differential backs up the record.
Athletics Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Luis Severino (2-4, 4.07 ERA) vs Trevor McDonald (1-0, 2.92 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics downed the San Francisco Giants 5-2 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nick Kurtz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
|
23 | 21 | .523 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
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22 | 24 | .478 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Rangers
|
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21 | 23 | .477 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
18 | 28 | .391 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
16 | 29 | .356 | 7.5 | L4 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .337 | 1.007 | 27 | |
| 8 | .276 | .923 | 29 | |
| 4 | .343 | .956 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.70 | 1.39 | 46.2 | |
| 2-1 | 3.12 | 1.20 | 43.1 | |
| 2-4 | 4.07 | 1.52 | 48.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics kicked off their series against the San Francisco Giants with a solid 5-2 win, thanks to Nick Kurtz's power surge and Aaron Civale's impressive start on the mound. Kurtz, who is on fire, homered for the third consecutive game and extended his MLB-best on-base streak, making him a player to watch as the season progresses. Meanwhile, the A’s bullpen managed to hold the Giants at bay despite some late-game pressure, showcasing their resilience. With the team now sitting at 23-21, there's a warm vibe around the A's, who are outscoring opponents and finding their stride as they continue their chase in the competitive AL West. The rivalry remains palpable, even with the A’s on the move to Las Vegas, as Sutter Health Park buzzed with energy last night.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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