Marlins halt host Athletics' 6-game win streak
The Athletics' six-game win streak is history. Control issues and a sore back limited starting pitcher Joe Boyle to just an inning Sunday as the Athletics fell 12-3 to the Miami Marlins at the Coliseum. A day after reaching .500, the A's fell to 17-18 and will face the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers four times over the next three days. The Marlins improved to 10-26.
Nick Gordon homers and gets 4 hits to lead Marlins past A's 12-3
Nick Gordon had four hits, including his first home run in three weeks, and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-3 to end Oakland's six-game winning streak Sunday. Josh Bell had a pair of RBI singles and Jonah Bride drove in two runs as the Marlins won for the third time in 12 games and avoided a series sweep. Miami got 14 hits and had eight players with at least one RBI, a stark difference from a day earlier when the Marlins' bats were mostly muffled in a 20-4 loss to the A's.
Athletics fall behind early, see six-game win streak snapped against Marlins
Control issues and a sore back limited starting pitcher Joe Boyle to just an inning as the Athletics fell, 12-3, to the Miami Marlins at the Coliseum. The loss snapped Oakland's winning streak at six games. The Athletics, a day after reaching .500, fell to 17-18 and will face the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers four times over the next three days. The Marlins improved to 10-26.
Brent Rooker homers twice in 3rd inning, Athletics roll Marlins 20-4 - WSVN 7News
Brent Rooker became the first Oakland player in nearly 30 years to homer twice in an inning, accomplishing the feat in the third inning to help the Athletics pound the Miami Marlins 20-4 on Saturday for their sixth consecutive victory. The Athletics only All-Star a year ago, Rooker drilled a two-run drive off Marlins starter Trevor Rogers (0-5), then added a three-run shot off Darren McCaughan in the 10-run inning.
Athletics' Ruiz wrist is 'sore,' will have MRI Monday to determine injury
Esteury Ruiz was present and not ruled out of action Sunday, but the prognosis of the speedy Athletics' outfielder won't be known until he undergoes further testing. Ruiz left in the sixth inning of a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins after diving for a ball that wound up being a hit. “He's sore today,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. “We have an MRI set up for tomorrow so I'll know more detail.”
Oakland A's: Ruiz's wrist 'sore,' will have MRI Monday to determine injury
Esteury Ruiz was present and not ruled out of action Sunday, but the prognosis of the speedy Athletics' outfielder won't be known until he undergoes further testing. Ruiz left in the sixth inning of Saturday's 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins after diving for a ball that wound up being a hit. “He's sore today,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. “We have an MRI set up for tomorrow so I'll know more detail.”
Oakland Athletics Rookie Brett Harris Makes Franchise History With 2 Home Run Game
Oakland Athletics Rookie Brett Harris Makes Franchise History With 2 Home Run Game Amid the Oakland Athletics' blowout victory over the Miami Marlins, rookie third baseman Brett Harris blasted two towering home runs. Author: Sam Connon May 05, 2024 In this story: Oakland Athetics Oakland Athletics News Oakland Athletics History Oakland Athletics Stats Oakland Athletics Highlights Oakland Athletics Score MLB MLB News MLB Highlights MLB Franchise History Brett Harris Brett Harris Stats Brett Harris Debut Brett Harris Home Runs The Oakland Athletics ' offense had itself a field day on Saturday, and rookie Brett Harris was no exception. Harris was making just his second career MLB appearance, starting
A's pursuing seventh straight win; Marlins in disarray
The Oakland Athletics will try for seven straight wins and a sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday, a day after a 20-4 rout. The A's pulled to .500 (17-17) on Saturday and are on the hunt to match their longest winning streak since last June. "With how we felt as a team during spring training, I think the 1-7 start -- we were not shocked by it because it's baseball and a lot of things happen -- but we all knew that was uncharacteristic of who we were as a team," Oakland designated hitter Brent Rooker said. On Saturday, seven Oakland players recorded multi-hit games and the team pounded out 21 hits.
Marlins take road losing streak into matchup with the Athletics
Miami Marlins (9-26, fifth in the NL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (17-17, third in the AL West) Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sixto Sanchez (0-1, 8.36 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Athletics: Joseph Boyle (2-4, 6.07 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) : LINE Athletics -128, Marlins +108; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins visit the Oakland Athletics looking to end a five-game road slide. Oakland has gone 9-9 in home games and 17-17 overall. The Athletics are 11-2 in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Miami is 4-11 on the road and 9-26 overall. The Marlins have gone 7-11 in games when they record at least eight hits.
Brent Rooker homers twice in 3rd inning, A's roll Marlins 20-4
Brent Rooker became the first Oakland player in nearly 30 years to homer twice in an inning, accomplishing the feat in the third inning to help the Athletics pound the Miami Marlins 20-4 on Saturday for their sixth consecutive victory. The Athletics only All-Star a year ago, Rooker drilled a two-run drive off Marlins starter Trevor Rogers (0-5), then added a three-run shot off Darren McCaughan in the 10-run inning. Oakland set season highs for runs and hits with 21.
Rooker powers Athletics to a .500 record with two homers in one inning against Miami
Flexing their offensive muscle for the first time this season, the Athletics exploded for 10 runs in the third inning in a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins Saturday evening at the Coliseum following a rain delay of nearly three and a half hours. Brent Rooker had two home runs and five RBIs in the third inning as the A's sent 14 men to the plate, his seventh and eight home runs of the season. JJ Bleday added a three-run shot, his fourth, as a paid crowd of 7,809 enjoyed the show.
Rooker hits 2 homers in an inning, rookie Harris hits 2 in debut as A's reach .500 by blowing out Marlins
Flexing their offensive muscle for the first time this season, the Athletics exploded for 10 runs in the third inning in a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins Saturday at the Coliseum following a rain delay of nearly three and a half hours. Brent Rooker had two home runs — his seventh and eighth of the season — and five RBIs in the third inning as the A's sent 14 men to the plate in the inning. JJ Bleday added a three-run shot, his fourth, as a paid crowd of 7,809 enjoyed the show. Brett Harris, called up from Triple-A Friday, had his first career hit with a solo shot to lead off the fourth inning and then added a two-run homer against Darren McCaughan in the sixth.
Rooker hits 2 homers in an inning, rookie Harris hits 2 in debut as A's reach .500 by blowing out Marlins
Flexing their offensive muscle for the first time this season, the Athletics exploded for 10 runs in the third inning in a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins Saturday at the Coliseum following a rain delay of nearly three and a half hours. Brent Rooker had two home runs — his seventh and eighth of the season — and five RBIs in the third inning as the A's sent 14 men to the plate in the inning. JJ Bleday added a three-run shot, his fourth, as a paid crowd of 7,809 enjoyed the show. Brett Harris, called up from Triple-A Friday, had his first career hit with a solo shot to lead off the fourth inning and then added a two-run homer against Darren McCaughan in the sixth.
Rooker hits two homers in one inning vs. Marlins as A's reach .500 with sixth straight win
Flexing their offensive muscle for the first time this season, the Athletics exploded for 10 runs in the third inning in a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins Saturday at the Coliseum following a rain delay of nearly three and a half hours. Brent Rooker had two home runs — his seventh and eighth of the season — and five RBIs in the third inning as the A's sent 14 men to the plate in the inning. JJ Bleday added a three-run shot, his fourth, as a paid crowd of 7,809 enjoyed the show. Brett Harris, called up from Triple-A Friday, had his first career hit with a solo shot to lead off the fourth inning and then added a two-run homer against Darren McCaughan in the sixth.
Marlins begin post-Luis Arraez era with 3-1 loss to Oakland A’s to open road trip
The Marlins lost after reports surfaced that reigning NL batting champion Luis Arraez was being traded to the San Diego Padres.
Marlins bring road skid into matchup against the Athletics
Miami Marlins (9-25, fifth in the NL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (16-17, third in the AL West) Oakland, California; Saturday, 4:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Trevor Rogers (0-4, 4.31 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Athletics: Paul Blackburn (2-1, 3.34 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) : LINE Athletics -124, Marlins +104; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins visit the Oakland Athletics looking to end a four-game road slide. Oakland is 8-9 at home and 16-17 overall. The Athletics have the ninth-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.75. Miami has a 9-25 record overall and a 4-10 record on the road. The Marlins have a 7-11 record in games when they record eight or more hits. Saturday's
Marlins bring road skid into matchup against the Athletics
Miami Marlins (9-25, fifth in the NL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (16-17, third in the AL West) Oakland, California; Saturday, 4:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Trevor Rogers (0-4, 4.31 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Athletics: Paul Blackburn (2-1, 3.34 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Athletics -124, Marlins +104; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins visit the Oakland Athletics looking to end a four-game road slide. Oakland is 8-9 at home and 16-17 overall. The Athletics have the ninth-ranked team ERA in the AL at 3.75. Miami has a 9-25 record overall and a 4-10 record on the road. The Marlins have a 7-11 record in games when they record eight