Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 58-88, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Toronto Blue Jays 2-4 at Sutter Health Park.
Not flashy, but the math works. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Add in plus-12 in run differential this stretch.
Athletics Game on September 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Brady Basso (1-2, 4.32 ERA) vs Braydon Fisher (3-4, 3.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Sportsnet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were outplayed by the Toronto Blue Jays 2-4 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Donovan Walton went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Carlos Cortes went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
74 | 71 | .510 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
72 | 73 | .497 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
67 | 78 | .462 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
58 | 88 | .397 | 16.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
55 | 90 | .379 | 19.0 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .254 | .784 | 44 | |
| 13 | .227 | .684 | 52 | |
| 8 | .268 | .687 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 3.45 | 1.47 | 62.2 | |
| 1-0 | 2.39 | 1.25 | 26.1 | |
| 5-3 | 3.44 | 1.45 | 65.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics fell short against the Blue Jays in a 4-2 loss, despite a promising start to the series with a walk-off victory just last night. José Soriano stifled the A's offense, allowing only two runs while striking out three over seven innings, illustrating the inconsistency that has plagued Oakland this season. Henry Bolte and other players struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving the team wanting more from its hitters. Meanwhile, the injury woes continue with top prospect Arnold De Vries facing shoulder surgery and Shea Langeliers inching closer to rehab after a meniscus injury. With a mixed bag of progress and setbacks, the A's must dig deep as they look to level the series tonight with Jack Perkins on the mound.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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