Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 55-86, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics topped the Seattle Mariners 7-4 at T-Mobile Park.
The positives and negatives are canceling out. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. But took last night by 3. That matters.
Athletics Game on September 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kade Morris (0-1, 9.82 ERA) vs Logan Gilbert (11-8, 3.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 3 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics topped the Seattle Mariners 7-4 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Zack Gelof went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
72 | 69 | .511 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
70 | 71 | .496 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
66 | 75 | .468 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
55 | 86 | .390 | 17.0 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
53 | 87 | .379 | 18.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .258 | .787 | 40 | |
| 12 | .233 | .698 | 49 | |
| 7 | .270 | .691 | 50 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.43 | 1.48 | 60.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.49 | 1.30 | 25.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.53 | 1.46 | 63.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .385 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 | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
In a thrilling 7-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners, the Athletics showcased their resilience as they look to play spoiler in the final month of the season. With 18 strikeouts from the pitching staff despite issuing eight walks, the A's demonstrated a gritty performance that reflects their potential to disrupt playoff aspirations. Zack Gelof set the tone early with a strong offensive display, continuing to prove his worth as a key player for Oakland. Manager Mark Kotsay's pregame message emphasizes the importance of these final 20 games against contenders, as the team aims to gain valuable experience while spoiling the hopes of others. As the Mariners falter, the A's are finding their stride, turning a lukewarm season into a fight for pride and growth.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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