Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 27-27, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were crushed by the Seattle Mariners 2-9 at Sutter Health Park.
The foundation feels stable. A 7-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. But winning 4 of their last 7 and it shows.
Athletics Game on May 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Luis Severino (2-5, 4.23 ERA) vs Emerson Hancock (3-2, 3.07 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were crushed by the Seattle Mariners 2-9 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Shea Langeliers went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
|
27 | 27 | .500 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
26 | 29 | .473 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
24 | 29 | .453 | 2.5 | L4 |
|
Astros
|
|
24 | 31 | .436 | 3.5 | W4 |
|
Angels
|
|
20 | 34 | .370 | 7.0 | W3 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .286 | .925 | 37 | |
| 13 | .303 | .930 | 28 | |
| 5 | .341 | .965 | 17 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.88 | 0.84 | 25.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.19 | 1.14 | 53.2 | |
| 2-5 | 4.23 | 1.44 | 61.2 |
Athletics News
The Athletics stumbled against the Mariners, suffering a 9-2 defeat that underscores the urgency for a turnaround as they attempt to maintain their slim lead in the division. Despite a solid 4-3 road trip, the A's need to find their footing at home after this lackluster performance. On a brighter note, Nick Kurtz continues to rewrite the record books, extending his on-base streak to 48 games, tying him with A's legends for the franchise record. However, the looming injury of Aaron Civale, who is expected to hit the IL, casts a shadow over the pitching staff, with top prospect Gage Jump poised for a call-up. The team must rally and regain their momentum against a Mariners squad eager to knock them off the top.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
About Small Ball
This Oakland Athletics digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.
Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.