Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 54-86, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics blew out the Texas Rangers 9-2 at Globe Life Field.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. Won by 7 last night and the score reflects it. The catch: a 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.
Athletics Game on September 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (3-10, 6.42 ERA) vs Kade Anderson (0-0, 4.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Mariners.TV |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics blew out the Texas Rangers 9-2 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonah Heim went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Zack Gelof went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Alika Williams went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Henry Bolte went 3-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
71 | 69 | .507 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
69 | 71 | .493 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
66 | 74 | .471 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
54 | 86 | .386 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
53 | 87 | .379 | 18.0 | L2 |
Oakland Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .256 | .777 | 39 | |
| 12 | .231 | .697 | 47 | |
| 7 | .268 | .685 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.49 | 1.50 | 59.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.61 | 1.46 | 62.1 | |
| 4-3 | 4.00 | 1.18 | 45.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The A’s broke their losing streak in impressive fashion, thumping the Rangers 9-2 thanks to a stellar outing from Jacob Lopez, who continues to establish himself as a reliable starter. Lopez kept the Rangers at bay, allowing just two runs over six innings, while Henry Bolte stole the show with a pair of home runs in what was essentially his coming-out party. The offensive explosion came at a crucial moment as the team desperately needed to regain some momentum. Meanwhile, the front office made a move by designating José Suarez for assignment, opening up a spot for righty Geoff Hartlieb to join the active roster. With 54 wins now locked up, the A’s can focus on building off this victory and evaluating talent as the season winds down.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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