Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 60-89, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were crushed by the Seattle Mariners 1-19 at Sutter Health Park.
The indicators are pointing down. Dropping one by 18 last night stings. And a -14 run differential. Even the close losses add up.
Athletics Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob Lopez (6-4, 4.78 ERA) vs Bryce Miller (4-9, 4.22 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Mariners.TV |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were crushed by the Seattle Mariners 1-19 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 23 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
75 | 74 | .503 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
73 | 76 | .490 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
70 | 79 | .470 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
60 | 89 | .403 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
56 | 92 | .378 | 18.5 | L2 |
Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .264 | .828 | 52 | |
| 14 | .227 | .690 | 54 | |
| 17 | .249 | .763 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 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 | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Athletics News
The Athletics just suffered a brutal 19-1 loss to the Mariners, a stark contrast to their previous night’s heroics led by Donovan Walton, who delivered a clutch extra-inning blast. This recent loss underscores the volatility of the team, despite a promising win streak earlier in the week. On a brighter note, Shea Langeliers is back from a torn meniscus, bringing hope to a lineup that desperately needs stability. With his activation, the A's aim to salvage this series against a Mariners team clinging to postseason dreams. However, the injury woes continue, as Gage Jump left the game after just two innings due to shoulder pain. With a record of 60-88, every game feels like a step towards either redemption or further disarray.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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