Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 47-71, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 at Fenway Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. Pair that with a 6.3 RA/G from the pitching staff weighs on everything.
Athletics Game on August 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (5-4, 5.64 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (5-9, 5.37 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rays.TV |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
60 | 59 | .504 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
59 | 59 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 63 | .471 | 4.0 | L4 |
|
Athletics
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|
47 | 71 | .398 | 12.5 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
45 | 73 | .381 | 14.5 | L2 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -21 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .245 | .814 | 55 | |
| 11 | .226 | .699 | 39 | |
| 7 | .269 | .693 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.63 | 1.58 | 52.0 | |
| 2-3 | 3.76 | 1.48 | 52.2 | |
| 8-6 | 3.41 | 1.21 | 121.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 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 | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics are riding a surprising two-game winning streak, managing to clinch a hard-fought 4-3 victory against the Boston Red Sox, which has lifted their record to 47-71. While the recent wins have sparked some optimism, the atmosphere remains tense following the firing of GM David Forst, who leaves behind a team in need of a serious overhaul. Amidst this turmoil, shortstop Jacob Wilson made headlines by setting an MLB record with 111 consecutive error-free games, showcasing his defensive prowess as the team navigates a challenging season. Pitcher Gage Jump also shone by striking out a career-high 11 batters, putting a bright spot on what’s been a dismal season overall. Fans are hopeful the new leadership can harness this flicker of momentum as they look ahead.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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