Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 45-68, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics lost a close one to the Cincinnati Reds 4-5 at Great American Ball Park.
The math is ugly. Only 1 of the last 7 in the win column. On top of that, allowing 7.0 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Athletics Game on August 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (5-4, 5.79 ERA) vs Rhett Lowder (3-7, 5.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics lost a close one to the Cincinnati Reds 4-5 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Jacob Wilson went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
59 | 56 | .513 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
56 | 58 | .491 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
55 | 59 | .482 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 68 | .398 | 13.0 | L6 |
|
Angels
|
|
43 | 70 | .381 | 15.0 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -28 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .243 | .799 | 50 | |
| 11 | .228 | .711 | 35 | |
| 7 | .274 | .703 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.62 | 1.53 | 49.2 | |
| 8-6 | 3.51 | 1.21 | 115.1 | |
| 2-3 | 3.91 | 1.52 | 50.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics' struggles deepen as they face another blow with All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz hitting the 10-day IL for a strained right thumb, marking his second stint on the shelf in just a month. This comes amid a brutal stretch, with the A's posting a dismal 1-6 record over the last week and allowing a staggering 6.9 runs per game. As if that weren't enough, lefty Jeffrey Springs is also sidelined, adding to the team's mounting injury woes. On the brighter side, J.T. Ginn returned to the mound and delivered his 10th quality start, showcasing some much-needed pitching prowess. With the Athletics currently sitting at 45-67 and reeling from a -29 run differential, they must rally against the Cincinnati Reds just to regain a semblance of competitiveness.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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