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Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Athletics aim to break 10-game road skid, play the Blue Jays
Athletics (23-36, fifth in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (30-28, third in the AL East) Toronto; Sunday, 1:37 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: JP Sears (4-5, 5.18 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (5-4, 3.68 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 61 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -193, Athletics +161; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics hit the road against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to stop a 10-game road losing streak. Toronto has a 30-28 record overall and a 19-12 record in home games. The Blue Jays have the fourth-ranked team batting average in the AL at .252. The Athletics have a 23-36 record overall and a 14-17 record in road games. The Athletics have hit 74 total home runs to rank seventh in MLB play. Sunday's game is the fourth time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Alejandro Kirk leads the Blue Jays with a .296 batting average, and has four doubles, three home runs, 13 walks and 22 RBIs. Ernie Clement is 13 for 39 with two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. Tyler Soderstrom has 11 doubles, 12 home runs and 35 RBIs for the Athletics. Nick Kurtz is 7 for 31 with four home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jays: 6-4, .265 batting average, 3.58 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs Athletics: 1-9, .265 batting average, 8.38 ERA, outscored by 42 runs INJURIES: Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho: day-to-day (hamstring), Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Andres Gimenez: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Tyler Heineman: 7-Day IL (concussion), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb), Erik Swanson: 60-Day IL (hand), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow) Athletics: Nick Kurtz: 10-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Gio Urshela: 10-Day IL (hamstring), J.T. Ginn: 15-Day IL (quadricep), T.J. McFarland: 15-Day IL (groin), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Athletics aim to break 10-game road skid, play the Blue Jays
Athletics (23-36, fifth in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (30-28, third in the AL East) Toronto; Sunday, 1:37 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: JP Sears (4-5, 5.18 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (5-4, 3.68 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 61 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -193, Athletics +161; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics hit the road against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to stop a 10-game road losing streak. Toronto has a 30-28 record overall and a 19-12 record in home games. The Blue Jays have the fourth-ranked team batting average in the AL at .252. The Athletics have a 23-36 record overall and a 14-17 record in road games. The Athletics have hit 74 total home runs to rank seventh in MLB play. Sunday's game is the fourth time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Alejandro Kirk leads the Blue Jays with a .296 batting average, and has four doubles, three home runs, 13 walks and 22 RBIs. Ernie Clement is 13 for 39 with two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. Advertisement Tyler Soderstrom has 11 doubles, 12 home runs and 35 RBIs for the Athletics. Nick Kurtz is 7 for 31 with four home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jays: 6-4, .265 batting average, 3.58 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs Athletics: 1-9, .265 batting average, 8.38 ERA, outscored by 42 runs INJURIES: Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho: day-to-day (hamstring), Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Andres Gimenez: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Tyler Heineman: 7-Day IL (concussion), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb), Erik Swanson: 60-Day IL (hand), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow) Advertisement Athletics: Nick Kurtz: 10-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Gio Urshela: 10-Day IL (hamstring), J.T. Ginn: 15-Day IL (quadricep), T.J. McFarland: 15-Day IL (groin), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Athletics fall again to the Angels, 10-5
Hoping to end the losing streak at seven games, the Athletics took on the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. The A's 29-year-old lefty JP Sears faced off against Jack Kochanowicz for the Halos. Kochanowicz walked three batters in the bottom of the first, loading the bases without a single hit. But Nick Kurtz struck out, stranding the runners. In the top of the second, Logan O'Hoppe homered to left center field scoring Jorge Soler. That gave the Angels an early 2-0 lead. But it didn't last long. With one out, Seth Brown reached on a Tim Anderson error, and Max Schuemann singled, moving Brown to third. Then after a strike call that clearly annoyed Lawrence Butler he crushed a homer to straightaway center field. That gave the A's a 3-2 lead. Tyler Soderstrom singled with two outs. Advertisement The A's lead lasted no longer as Tim Anderson doubled over the head of Seth Brown to lead off the top of the third inning. Then Zach Neto homered to left field to retake the lead. In the top of the fourth the Angels added to that lead by hitting back-to-back homers off Sears. This time O'Hoppe and Jo Adell went yard to make the score 6-3. Sears kept LA off the board in the top of the fifth and Kurtz hit his third homer of the year to tighten the score to 6-4 in the bottom half of the inning. Tyler Ferguson relieved Sears in the top of the sixth and tossed a hitless, scoreless inning on three consecutive ground outs. Nick Kurtz enjoyed his first homer of the night so much, he did it again in the bottom of the seventh to bring the A's to within one. Luis Urías followed that with a single and Seth Brown walked, still with no one out. Schuemann tried to lay down a sacrifice bunt the Halos were able to get the lead runner at third. Butler popped out, bringing Shea Langeliers to the plate with two down. Unfortunately, he grounded into an unassisted force out at third to end the inning. Advertisement Michel Otañez replaced Ferguson in the top of the eight inning. Taylor Ward tripled over the head of Seth Brown in center field, and Jorge Soler doubled to drive in Ward. O'Hoppe walked. Otañez walked Adell to load the bases. Kotsay then brought in Matt Krook. It would be Krook's third appearance for the A's this year. On Krook's second pitch Matthew Lugo hit into a 5-2-3 double play. O'Hoppe scored on a wild pitch. Krook walked Kevin Newman. Tim Anderson struck out looking to end the inning, but not before the Angels extended their lead to three, 8-5 going into the bottom of the eighth. Matt Krook came out to start the ninth, facing Zach Neto to lead off. Neto singled and Nolan Schanuel dropped a sacrifice bunt to move him to second. Neto attempted to steal third. He was called safe, but TV replays showed that he was clearly out. The A's did not have a challenge left, and he scored when Taylor Ward singled to left field. Jorge Soler doubled off the wall in center field to score Ward from first. That made the score 10-5. Anthony Maldanado replaced Krook with one down. A wild pitch moved Soler to third. O'Hoppe struck out swinging for the second out, as did Adell for the third out. The A's went down quietly in the ninth and the final score was 10-5, giving our Athletics eight straight losses. During that streak they were outscored 62-21, not a stat to be proud of. Tomorrow they finish this four-game series with the Angels at 12:35pm at Sutter Health Park. More from
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jeremy Joan Peña Player Props: May 28, Astros vs. Athletics
Jeremy Joan Peña Player Props: May 28, Astros vs. Athletics Jeremy Joan Pena's Houston Astros square off versus the Athletics on May 28 at 2:10 p.m. ET, and will see starting pitcher Luis Severino on the hill. Pena hit one homer in his most recent game, finishing 2-for-5. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Jeremy Joan Peña player prop bets. Jeremy Pena has eight doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 14 walks while batting .298. Watch tonight's Astros game on Fubo! Jeremy Joan Peña Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -278) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -278) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +700) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +700) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +230) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +230) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110) 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +120) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +120) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +525) How to Watch Houston Astros vs. Athletics Matchup: Houston Astros vs. Athletics Houston Astros vs. Athletics Time: 2:10 p.m. ET 2:10 p.m. ET Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Wednesday, May 28, 2025 TV Channel: SCHN and NBCS-CA SCHN and NBCS-CA Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Jeremy Joan Peña vs. Luis Severino Jeremy Joan Pena is 2 for 9 over his career versus Luis Severino. Last season against Luis Severino, Jeremy Joan Pena was 0 for 3 at the plate. Jeremy Joan Peña prop bet insights In 74.1% of his 54 games this season, Jeremy Joan Pena has recorded a base hit (40 times). He's also put up 15 multi-hit games in 2025 (27.8%). He has hit a long ball in 13.0% of his games this season (54 contests), leaving the ballpark in 3% of his chances at the plate. Jeremy Joan Pena has scored at least a run 21 times this year in 54 games played (38.9%), including six multi-run scoring contests (11.1%). In 16 of 54 games this season (29.6%), he has driven in a run, and seven of those games (13.0%) included an effort that produced two or more RBI. He has also been responsible for three or more of his team's runs in three contests. Jeremy Joan Pena has struck out in 25 of 54 games this year, with multiple punchouts in eight of them. MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 1:24 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Jeremy Joan Peña stats against the Athletics Date Opp. SP H/AB XBH HR RBI R K/BB SB 5/27/2025 JP Sears 2-for-5 1 1 2 2 0/0 0 9/12/2024 Mitch Spence 0-for-4 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 9/11/2024 Joey Estes 2-for-3 0 0 0 1 0/0 0 9/10/2024 JP Sears 0-for-5 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 7/24/2024 JP Sears 1-for-3 0 0 1 0 1/0 0 7/23/2024 Osvaldo Bido 3-for-4 2 1 1 1 1/0 1 7/22/2024 Hogan Harris 2-for-4 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 5/26/2024 Aaron Brooks 2-for-5 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 5/25/2024 JP Sears 1-for-4 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 5/24/2024 Ross Stripling 0-for-4 0 0 0 1 0/0 0 Athletics starter: Luis Severino Severino (1-4) takes the hill for the Athletics in his 12th start of the season. He has produced a 4.11 ERA in 65 2/3 innings pitched, with 50 Ks. His last outing came on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Angels, when the right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up seven hits. Among qualifying pitchers, the 31-year-old's 4.11 ERA ranks 63rd, 1.264 WHIP ranks 54th, and 6.9 K/9 ranks 59th this season. Severino is looking for his third straight quality start.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jose Carlos Altuve Player Props: May 27, Astros vs. Athletics
Jose Carlos Altuve Player Props: May 27, Astros vs. Athletics After he recorded two hits in his last appearance (going 2 for 4), Jose Carlos Altuve and the Houston Astros will see JP Sears starting for the Athletics on Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. ET on SCHN and NBCS-CA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Jose Carlos Altuve player prop bets. Jose Altuve is hitting .257 with six doubles, six home runs and 16 walks. Jose Altuve takes a four-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .400 with two home runs, two walks and four RBIs. Watch tonight's Astros game on Fubo! Jose Carlos Altuve Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +200) 1.5 hits (Over odds: +200) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +500) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +500) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +160) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +160) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105) 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +100) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +100) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +575) How to Watch Houston Astros vs. Athletics Matchup: Houston Astros vs. Athletics Houston Astros vs. Athletics Time: 8:10 p.m. ET 8:10 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 TV Channel: SCHN and NBCS-CA SCHN and NBCS-CA Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Jose Carlos Altuve vs. JP Sears Over his career versus JP Sears, Jose Carlos Altuve is 6 for 19 with three doubles. Against JP Sears last season, Jose Carlos Altuve was 4 for 11 with two doubles. Jose Carlos Altuve prop bet insights Jose Carlos Altuve has a hit in 34 out of 51 games this year (66.7%), with multiple base knocks in 16 of those contests (31.4%). He has homered in five games this season (51 opportunities, 9.8%), going deep in 2.7% of his trips to the dish. Jose Carlos Altuve has scored at least a run 20 times this year in 51 games played (39.2%), including four multi-run scoring contests (7.8%). He has picked up at least one RBI in 19.6% of his games this year (10 of 51), with more than one RBI in five of those games (9.8%). He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in two contests. Jose Carlos Altuve has gone down on strikes in 25 of 51 games this year, with multiple strikeouts in eight of them. MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Jose Carlos Altuve stats against the Athletics Date Opp. SP H/AB XBH HR RBI R K/BB SB 9/11/2024 Joey Estes 0-for-3 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 9/10/2024 JP Sears 3-for-5 1 0 2 0 0/1 0 7/24/2024 JP Sears 3-for-5 1 0 2 2 0/0 0 7/23/2024 Osvaldo Bido 0-for-3 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 7/22/2024 Hogan Harris 2-for-4 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 5/26/2024 Aaron Brooks 2-for-5 0 0 2 1 1/0 1 5/25/2024 JP Sears 0-for-3 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 5/24/2024 Ross Stripling 3-for-5 0 0 0 1 1/0 0 5/16/2024 Joey Estes 1-for-3 0 0 0 0 0/1 0 5/15/2024 Aaron Brooks 1-for-4 0 0 0 1 0/0 0 Athletics starter: JP Sears Sears (4-4) takes the hill for the Athletics in his 11th start of the season. He has produced a 4.00 ERA in 54 2/3 innings pitched, with 42 Ks. The lefty's most recent appearance came on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Angels, as he tossed five innings, giving up six earned runs while surrendering eight hits. Among pitcher who qualify, the 29-year-old currently ranks 61st in ERA (4.00), 31st in WHIP (1.148), and 54th in K/9 rate (7) this year. Sears is looking to notch his fifth quality start of the year.
