Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 45-62, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the Boston Red Sox 4-3 at Sutter Health Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. Making it worse, run differential of -15 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.
Athletics Game on July 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (5-4, 6.12 ERA) vs Patrick Sandoval (0-0, 3.21 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the Boston Red Sox 4-3 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tommy White went 4-4.
- Brian Serven went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
55 | 52 | .514 | W2 | |
|
Astros
|
|
54 | 55 | .495 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
53 | 55 | .491 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 62 | .421 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
42 | 66 | .389 | 13.5 | L2 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .260 | .889 | 69 | |
| 17 | .249 | .821 | 50 | |
| 10 | .220 | .694 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.38 | 1.48 | 48.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.70 | 1.50 | 48.2 | |
| 4-6 | 4.00 | 1.40 | 63.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics clawed their way back from a dismal stretch by narrowly defeating the Boston Red Sox 4-3, snapping a frustrating four-game losing streak. Gage Jump showcased his potential as the team's emerging ace, effectively silencing a potent lineup and allowing the A's to breathe a sigh of relief. Coupled with this victory, the return of catcher Brian Serven, who hit his first MLB home run in four years, adds a sprinkle of optimism. However, the shadow of injuries looms large as the A's continue to juggle a battered roster that has seen nearly every starter spend time on the IL. With health updates coming in for prospects like Lasko, the question remains whether this hard-fought win can spark a turnaround for a team struggling with a 44-62 record.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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