Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 60-88, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the Seattle Mariners 6-5 at Sutter Health Park.
The trend line looks fine. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. And a +5 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Athletics Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gage Jump (6-10, 5.12 ERA) vs Bryan Woo (11-9, 4.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the Seattle Mariners 6-5 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 1 |
Highlights
- Lawrence Butler went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Donovan Walton went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
75 | 73 | .507 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
72 | 76 | .486 | 3.0 | L3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
69 | 79 | .466 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
60 | 88 | .405 | 15.0 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
56 | 91 | .381 | 18.5 | L1 |
Oakland Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .229 | .694 | 54 | |
| 17 | .251 | .770 | 44 | |
| 8 | .270 | .693 | 54 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.34 | 1.41 | 67.1 | |
| 4-2 | 3.34 | 1.44 | 64.2 | |
| 2-0 | 2.45 | 1.26 | 29.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Oakland Athletics pulled off an impressive 6-5 walk-off victory against the Seattle Mariners, showcasing their knack for dramatic finishes as they continue to play spoiler in the AL West. With this win, the A's have now gone 5-2 over their last seven games, boasting a +7 run differential that indicates a sharp uptick in performance. Lawrence Butler and Zack Gelof have been crucial to the offense, and their contributions were vital in this tightly contested matchup. On the roster front, the A's made a move by claiming right-handed reliever Hunter Bigge off waivers, while designating Taylor Rashi for assignment. As the fierce competition for playoff spots heats up, the A's are relishing their role in disrupting their opponents' postseason aspirations.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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