Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 44-60, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Minnesota Twins 0-2 at Target Field.
The score reflects a tug of war. Lost by 2 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. Pair that with 10 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Athletics Game on July 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-9, 5.96 ERA) vs Connor Prielipp (2-5, 5.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Minnesota Twins 0-2 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
53 | 51 | .510 | W2 | |
|
Astros
|
|
52 | 54 | .491 | 2.0 | W5 |
|
Mariners
|
|
51 | 54 | .486 | 2.5 | L4 |
|
Athletics
|
|
44 | 60 | .423 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
41 | 64 | .390 | 12.5 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .263 | .892 | 66 | |
| 23 | .263 | .829 | 51 | |
| 16 | .248 | .816 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.15 | 1.49 | 45.2 | |
| 2-2 | 3.64 | 1.47 | 47.0 | |
| 1-2 | 4.25 | 1.42 | 55.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics' hopes for a series win were dashed as they fell to the Minnesota Twins 2-0, a disappointing follow-up to their recent victory. With a lackluster performance at the plate, the A’s stranded runners in scoring position, leaving a bitter taste after their earlier triumph. While Nick Kurtz returned to action on the anniversary of his four-home-run game, his four strikeouts highlighted the struggles of the lineup. On a brighter note, the A’s signed veteran left-hander Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal, a potential spark for a pitching staff that's been torched lately. With a record sitting at 44-59, the Athletics are still searching for consistency as they prepare for the series finale against the Twins, hoping to regain their footing before the season slips away.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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