Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 45-63, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Boston Red Sox 2-4 at Sutter Health Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. And down 16 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Athletics Game on July 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Mason Barnett (1-1, 4.74 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (12-2, 2.78 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 71°F, Wind 5 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Boston Red Sox 2-4 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jonah Heim went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
55 | 53 | .509 | L1 | |
|
Astros
|
|
55 | 55 | .500 | 1.0 | W3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
53 | 56 | .486 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 63 | .417 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
42 | 67 | .385 | 13.5 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .260 | .890 | 69 | |
| 17 | .246 | .810 | 50 | |
| 11 | .229 | .720 | 34 |
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 | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics dropped a heartbreaker to the Boston Red Sox, losing 4-2 in ten innings, and now face the grim reality of another rough stretch with a 2-5 record in their last seven games. Despite a thrilling 4-3 win just a night prior, the A's struggled to capitalize on opportunities, particularly as they approach the trade deadline amid an underwhelming season. Nick Kurtz's potential return to the injured list after taking a hit by pitch adds to the team's woes, with the offense lacking depth and consistency. With a 45-62 record and a looming trade deadline, the A's must decide whether to hold onto their young talent or make a move to bolster the roster as they prepare for another clash against the Red Sox.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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