Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 33-35, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics narrowly beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. 6.9 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that. Compounding things, the -9 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Athletics Game on June 11
No game on this date.
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics narrowly beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Las Vegas Ballpark.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Carlos Cortes went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Alika Williams went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
36 | 33 | .522 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
33 | 34 | .493 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
33 | 35 | .485 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Astros
|
|
31 | 39 | .443 | 5.5 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
27 | 42 | .391 | 9.0 | W2 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .283 | .967 | 49 | |
| 17 | .283 | .880 | 35 | |
| 11 | .238 | .799 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.78 | 1.55 | 32.1 | |
| 1-1 | 3.03 | 1.31 | 29.2 | |
| 4-3 | 3.15 | 1.15 | 71.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 scoreless IP, 12 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics clawed back from a 3-0 deficit to secure a gritty 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, marking a much-needed win in a week marred by pitching struggles that saw a staggering 7.0 runs allowed per game. Lawrence Butler delivered the game-changing moment with a go-ahead home run, injecting some excitement into the team's Las Vegas showcase. Despite the recent offensive firepower, highlighted by multiple home runs in key moments, the A’s still sit under .500 at 32-35 with a concerning -9 run differential. The inconsistency of the bullpen remains a thorny issue, but the thrilling comeback might just be the spark this team needs as they look to finish off this crucial series strong against a formidable opponent.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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