Oakland Athletics News & Updates
The Oakland Athletics were 61-94, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics were blown out by the Cleveland Guardians 6-12 at Progressive Field.
A difficult stretch, and the score shows it. A loss by 6 last night and the vibes reflect it. On top of that, a 1-6 week. That's the biggest factor right now.
Athletics Game on September 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Perkins (3-11, 6.14 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (13-8, 3.78 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
Athletics Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Athletics were blown out by the Cleveland Guardians 6-12 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 1 |
Highlights
- Donovan Walton went 3-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Athletics Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
78 | 77 | .503 | W2 | |
|
Astros
|
|
77 | 78 | .497 | 1.0 | L2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
72 | 83 | .465 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 94 | .394 | 17.0 | L5 |
|
Angels
|
|
60 | 95 | .387 | 18.0 | W1 |
Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -36 run differential.
Athletics Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .265 | .819 | 55 | |
| 17 | .230 | .708 | 59 | |
| 19 | .249 | .768 | 50 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-3 | 3.25 | 1.38 | 69.1 | |
| 4-2 | 3.34 | 1.43 | 67.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.70 | 1.29 | 33.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Athletics News
The Athletics suffered another setback, falling to the Guardians 12-6, marking their second straight loss in this series. With just one game left on the road this season, the A’s are staring down the barrel of a potential sweep, a disappointing ending to a dismal year. On the bright side, Donovan Walton showcased his talent with a two-run homer and a career-high four RBIs, reminding us that even in a lost season, there are glimmers of hope. Unfortunately, the A's pitching continues to struggle, with Jacob Lopez unable to contain a potent Guardians lineup. As the season winds down, fans are left to wonder what the future holds for this team that is currently 61-93, but the urgency to finish strong lingers as they face their final games.
Athletics Upcoming Schedule
The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.
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