Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 38-38, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics squeaked by the Los Angeles Angels 12-11 at Sutter Health Park.
It's a wash right now. Scoring 7.6 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight. But the staff giving up 8.4 RA/G this week.
Athletics Game on June 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | J.T. Ginn (5-3, 2.91 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (4-5, 2.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 6 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics squeaked by the Los Angeles Angels 12-11 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Max Muncy went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Tyler Soderstrom went 3-3.
- Jacob Wilson went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
39 | 38 | .506 | L1 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
38 | 38 | .500 | 0.5 | W2 |
|
Rangers
|
|
36 | 39 | .480 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
36 | 41 | .468 | 3.0 | W3 |
|
Angels
|
|
30 | 47 | .390 | 9.0 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .287 | .980 | 58 | |
| 19 | .274 | .866 | 40 | |
| 13 | .243 | .822 | 40 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.03 | 1.54 | 35.2 | |
| 3-1 | 2.37 | 0.99 | 30.1 | |
| 5-3 | 2.91 | 1.16 | 77.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics secured a solid 5-0 victory over the Angels last night, marking their 37th win of the season and inching them closer to .500. Rookie pitcher J.T. Ginn delivered a stellar performance, which is exactly what the A's needed to boost their confidence and keep their hopes alive in the hunt for a playoff spot. With a potent offense averaging 6.7 runs per game over the last week, players like Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz are heating up at the right time. Despite a recent run differential of -5, the team's resilience shines through, especially after achieving their AL-best 21st comeback win earlier in the season. Tonight's game offers a chance to build on this momentum and celebrate Juneteenth at home, bringing an added layer of significance to the matchup.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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