Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 44-61, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Minnesota Twins 8-11 at Target Field.
The numbers paint a bleak picture. 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Also weighing on the score: losing by 3 last night pulls things in the wrong direction.
Athletics Game on July 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (2-5, 6.75 ERA) vs Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.31 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, NBCSCA |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Minnesota Twins 8-11 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jeff McNeil went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nick Kurtz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
53 | 52 | .505 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
52 | 54 | .491 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
52 | 55 | .486 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
44 | 61 | .419 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
42 | 64 | .396 | 11.5 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .264 | .901 | 69 | |
| 16 | .251 | .821 | 49 | |
| 9 | .228 | .700 | 32 |
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, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics' rough season took another hit as they fell to the Minnesota Twins 11-8, marking their 61st loss and ending a disappointing road trip. The absence of All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers, who has been placed on the injured list with a torn meniscus, looms large over an already struggling lineup. With 10 players on the IL, including Langeliers, the team's depth is being severely tested. To add insult to injury, left-hander Jeffrey Springs had to leave the game early due to hip discomfort, compounding the frustrations of a season that feels like it’s slipping away. Amidst this turmoil, the A's must now regroup and find a way to pull together as they face the Twins again soon, but the uncertainty around their roster makes the path forward look bleak.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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