Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 35-35, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Good place to be. 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. Also helping: averaging 6.4 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end.
Athletics Game on June 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Las Vegas Ballpark |
| First Pitch: | 03:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-6, 4.68 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (6-4, 4.08 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 at Las Vegas Ballpark.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Zack Gelof went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Alika Williams went 3-3 with 1 RBI.
- Jacob Wilson went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
37 | 35 | .514 | L1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
35 | 35 | .500 | 1.0 | W4 |
|
Rangers
|
|
34 | 36 | .486 | 2.0 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
33 | 39 | .458 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
29 | 42 | .408 | 7.5 | W4 |
Oakland Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .285 | .971 | 50 | |
| 18 | .281 | .883 | 36 | |
| 11 | .237 | .794 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.67 | 1.49 | 33.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.03 | 1.31 | 29.2 | |
| 4-3 | 3.15 | 1.15 | 71.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .833 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 scoreless IP, 12 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics celebrated their fourth consecutive victory by outlasting the Colorado Rockies 7-5, inching back to .500 at 34-34 and positioning themselves for a potential series sweep. The team's recent momentum is palpable, especially after a thrilling late rally that showcased their resilience. While the A's might not have been playing their best baseball yet, this surge provides a glimmer of hope, especially with division rivals faltering. Joey Estes will look to build on his recent success as he takes the mound tonight, while the Athletics' offense seems to be finding its rhythm. However, it’s crucial to maintain this upward trend and not let defensive lapses overshadow the progress made in Las Vegas.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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