Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 41-49, 4th in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
A rough patch, by the numbers. 1-6 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Compounding things, opponents putting up 7.3 per game. The staff is struggling.
Athletics Game on July 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | J.T. Ginn (7-4, 3.04 ERA) vs Tarik Skubal (4-4, 3.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Detroit SportsNet |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
47 | 44 | .516 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
45 | 45 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
45 | 48 | .484 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 49 | .456 | 5.5 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 55 | .396 | 11.0 | L6 |
Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -21 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .275 | .927 | 66 | |
| 20 | .264 | .822 | 44 | |
| 11 | .282 | .833 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.38 | 1.55 | 40.0 | |
| 7-4 | 3.04 | 1.23 | 94.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.86 | 1.54 | 39.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics' struggles continue as they fell to the Miami Marlins 8-9, extending their dismal stretch to 1-6 over the last week and leaving them with a negative run differential of -21. Injuries have ravaged the roster, shifting the front office's focus from potential playoff additions to scrambling for stability. The release of Michael Kelly further highlights the chaos, as the team attempts to make room for new talent like rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer while grappling with a pitching staff that has allowed an alarming 7.3 runs per game. Meanwhile, Eury Perez of the Marlins nearly flirted with perfection, retiring all 21 A's batters he faced through seven innings, underscoring the current plight of Oakland's hitters. With the trade deadline looming, fans are left wondering if any help is on the way to reverse this sinking ship.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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