Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 45-67, 4th in the AL West. The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Rock bottom territory. A 1-6 week weighs heavy on the score. Compounding things, opponents putting up 6.9 per game. The staff is struggling.
Athletics Game on August 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | J.T. Ginn (8-6, 3.46 ERA) vs Brady Singer (5-10, 4.35 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 6 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
The Oakland Athletics did not play yesterday.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
58 | 56 | .509 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
55 | 58 | .487 | 2.5 | L6 |
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Mariners
|
|
55 | 58 | .487 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 67 | .402 | 12.0 | L5 |
|
Angels
|
|
43 | 69 | .384 | 14.0 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -29 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .256 | .879 | 69 | |
| 17 | .242 | .795 | 50 | |
| 11 | .232 | .722 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 3.31 | 1.49 | 49.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.91 | 1.52 | 50.2 | |
| 3-3 | 4.72 | 1.22 | 34.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics are officially in free fall, suffering an embarrassing 0-11 defeat to the Detroit Tigers yesterday, marking a dismal 1-6 stretch with a staggering run differential of -29 over the last week. The team’s refusal to make significant moves at the trade deadline is bewildering for fans, especially considering this roster is teetering on the brink of a fifth consecutive losing season. Sure, the acquisition of reliever Seth Johnson from the Phillies for outfielder Colby Thomas adds some depth, but it’s a minor move that hardly inspires confidence. With young bats like Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom showing flashes of potential, the A's need to find a spark fast. The ice-cold vibe around the team raises concerns about where it goes from here, as the current on-field performance leaves much to be desired.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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