Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 33-35, 3rd in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Hard to read this team right now. 6.9 RA/G this stretch. The arms aren't holding up. And down 9 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Athletics Game on June 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Las Vegas Ballpark |
| First Pitch: | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gage Jump (2-1, 2.45 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 2 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
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36 | 34 | .514 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
34 | 34 | .500 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
33 | 35 | .485 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Astros
|
|
31 | 39 | .443 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
27 | 42 | .391 | 8.5 | 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 managed a narrow victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 4-3 in a game that showcased both the power of their bats and their ongoing struggle on the mound. With a 6.9 runs allowed per game this week, the pitching woes are becoming harder to ignore, contributing to a concerning -9 run differential over the last seven days. Yet, the bats are hot, with Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers both sitting at .283, providing a glimmer of hope in an otherwise lukewarm season. As the team takes a day off in Las Vegas, the atmosphere is mixed, they enjoy the Strip while knowing they need to tighten up their pitching to turn this season around. The looming MLB Draft also adds an element of urgency as the front office gears up for potential changes.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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