Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 56-86, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics narrowly beat the Seattle Mariners 7-6 at T-Mobile Park.
Some of this, some of that. Pitching at 5.9 RA/G. That's a problem. Making it worse, carrying 11 on the injured list. It adds up.
Athletics Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jeffrey Springs (3-13, 6.37 ERA) vs George Kirby (9-10, 4.19 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Mariners.TV |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics narrowly beat the Seattle Mariners 7-6 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Zack Gelof went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Jeff McNeil went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Alika Williams went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Max Muncy went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
73 | 69 | .514 | W3 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
70 | 72 | .493 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
66 | 76 | .465 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
56 | 86 | .394 | 17.0 | W3 |
|
Angels
|
|
53 | 88 | .376 | 19.5 | L3 |
Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .260 | .802 | 42 | |
| 12 | .233 | .697 | 50 | |
| 8 | .271 | .700 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.38 | 1.47 | 61.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.49 | 1.30 | 25.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.53 | 1.46 | 63.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics kicked off their series against the Mariners with a nail-biting 7-6 victory, extending their winning streak to two games. This offensive explosion included a historic moment as the A's recorded their first four-home-run inning in 24 years, showcasing the power potential they still possess despite losing key sluggers to injuries. Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler continue to show promise at the plate, fueling optimism amidst a challenging season. However, the pitching staff is in flux, with Jack Perkins optioned to Triple-A and J.T. Ginn seeking a second opinion on his injury. As the A's sit at 55-86 and find themselves firmly entrenched in the division cellar, fans are left wondering if this offense can sustain its momentum against the Mariners tonight.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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