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1 O AKLAND A THLETICS Game Information Oakland Athletics Baseball Company 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA A s PR on Alerts OAKLAND ATHLETICS (22-26) VS. NEW YORK YANKEES (28-18) SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017 YANKEE STADIUM 1:05 P.M. EDT RHP ANDREW TRIGGS (5-3, 2.77) VS. RHP MICHAEL PINEDA (5-2, 3.35) NBCSCA A S RADIO NETWORK (95.7 FM THE GAME) ABOUT THE A S: Have won five of their last eight games after going 1-5 over their previous six contests are 10-9 over the last 19 games and (.458) for the season that is two games better than the A s 48-game record from last year (20-28) and five games better than 2015 (17-31) are in fourth place in the AL West for the eighth consecutive day and trail first place Houston by 11 games have spent one day tied for first this year, seven days in second, six days tied for second, 13 days in third, four days tied for third, 13 days in fourth, three days tied for fourth and eight days in fifth. THE LONG BALL: The A s have hit 70 home runs, which is tied for fifth most in the majors, and have allowed 44, which is the fewest in the majors the 70 home runs are second most in Athletics history after 48 games (73 in 2000) Khris Davis leads the A s with 14 home runs and Yonder Alonso has 13 the 27 combined home runs are the second most by a Major League duo to the Nationals Harper (15) and Zimmerman (13) the A s have homered in 18 of the last 19 games (36 home runs total) 12 of the A s last 18 home runs have come with runners on base 103 of the A s 195 runs (52.8%) have come on home runs are when homering, 1-8 when going homerless the mark when going homerless is second worst in the AL (DET, 1-11) are 17-8 when out-homering the opponent, 5-16 when they don t. HOME AND AWAY: The A s are currently on a seven-game road trip to New York-AL (1-1) and Cleveland (four games) went 1-5 on the last road trip to Texas (0-3) and Seattle (1-2) and are 7-16 (.304) on the road compared to (.600) at home have the second worst road record in the American League (SEA: 8-20,.286) have lost eight of the last 12 road games and 13 of the last 18 but have won eight of the last 11 home games and 13 of the last 18 went 4-2 on the last homestand against Boston (3-1) and Miami (1-1) are in road series compared to in home series. DEFENSIVE DOINGS: The A s committed a season-high tying three errors on Wednesday (fourth time) and one Friday night...and now have 47 errors for the season, which is 10 more than any other team (CHI-NL, STL, SD) also lead the majors in unearned runs (30) last year the A s tied for the second most errors in the American League (97) but they led to just 43 unearned runs, which was fourth fewest A s catchers have combined for nine errors, which is one more than their season total from last year the A s are tied in the majors in errors by pitchers (7), and are first in catchers (9) errors, and are tied for the lead in errors by outfielders (9) the A s have allowed 41 stolen bases, which is the most in the majors (CHC, 39). PITCHING: The A s have allowed just five runs over their last three games after surrendering 23 runs on 34 hits over their previous two contests have a 4.45 ERA (63 er in ip) over the last 15 games and a 4.37 ERA for the season, which is third highest in the American League have a.381 opponents slugging percentage, which is second lowest in the AL to New York (.374) lead the AL in hit batters (23) and are tied for second in wild pitches (27). STARTING PITCHING: A s starting pitchers are 7-14 with a 4.48 ERA (82 er in ip) over the last 30 games after going 9-5 with a 3.79 ERA over the first 18 contests are with a 4.24 ERA for the season have allowed the fewest home runs in the majors (25) and have the lowest opponents slugging percentage (.371) have the second lowest opponents batting average in the American League (.236). OFFENSE: The A s are batting.251 (180-for-716) and are averaging 4.7 runs per game (99 runs) over the last 21 games after hitting.228 and averaging 3.6 runs per game over their first 27 contests have the second fewest runs scored in the American League (195), fourth most strikeouts (427), fourth lowest batting average (.238), and for third lowest on-base percentage (.308) however, are third in extra base hits (157) and slugging (.428) are batting.139 (5-for-36) with the bases loaded, which is the lowest mark in the majors are batting.219 (72-for-329) with runners in scoring position, which is third lowest in the AL. DESIGNATED HITTERS: A s designated hitters have hit four home runs in the last eight games after belting just two home runs over the first 40 contests have 16 RBI, which is the fewest in the AL, and are batting.200 (36-for-180), which is second lowest (KC,.194). LEADOFF HITTERS: A s leadoff hitters are batting.162 (32-for-197) with 20 walks and a hit by pitch (1 sf,.242 on-base percentage) the batting average is lowest in the majors while on-base percentage is second lowest in the majors (KC,.203) leadoff hitters are 7-for-44 (.159) with four walks (.229 on-base percentage) to start the game. IN MAY: The A s are in the month of May and the 11 wins match their May win totals from each of the previous two seasons (11-17 last year, in 2015) have a 4.63 ERA (104 er in ip), which is second highest in the American League (SEA, 4.97) have hit 39 home runs, which are the most by an A s team in the month of May since they hit a franchise record 46 in 2000 that was the only time in franchise history the A s have hit more 40 or more home runs in May...are slugging.455, which is currently the second best slugging month of May in Oakland history (.456 in 2000) rank third in the AL in May slugging percentage (HOU,.469) and are fourth in home runs. SCORING MARGIN: The A s are 11-9 (.550) in games decided by two runs or fewer compared to (.393) in games decided by three runs or more have the second worst record in the American League in games decided by three runs or more (SEA,.370) are 5-6 in one-run games, including 1-5 on the road the 11 one-run games are tied for second fewest in the AL have a season run differential of -40, which is second lowest in the AL (KC, -41). THIS AND THAT: The A s have used a different lineup in each of their last 43 games have used 46 different lineups overall in 48 games the only repeated lineup is the Opening Day lineup, which has been used three times (games 1, 2 and 5) are 2-1 in extra inning games and the three extra inning games are tied for fourth fewest in the AL have three wins when trailing after eight innings, which is tied for the most in the majors (LAA) it also matches Oakland s season total from last year however, have two losses when leading after eight innings, which is tied for third most in the majors (DET, 4; WASH, 3) are 2-6 in replay challenges while opposing managers are 6-6 against Oakland the A s average time of game is 3:06, which is second longest in Oakland history (3:08 in 2000). THE DISABLED LIST: The A s have seven players on the disabled list (Bassitt, Doolittle, Dull, Hahn, Semien, Smolinski, Wahl) Bassitt, Semien and Smolinski are on the 60-day DL Bassitt is currently on a rehab assignment have used the DL 15 times this year and have had at least five players on the DL all year used the DL an Oakland record 27 times in 2016 and the players missed a combined 1810 games (67.0 games per stint), which also set an Oakland record. A s vs. YANKEES: The A s are 1-1 in the three-game series after going 3-4 against the Yankees last year...lost the season series in 2016 for the first time since 2011 (3-6) swept a three-game series in New York (April 19-21) but were swept in a four-game series in Oakland (May 19-22) are (.607) since the start of the 2013 season, which is the best record by an American League team against the Yankees over that span are 9-5 in New York and 8-6 in Oakland over that stretch since moving to Oakland in 1968, the A s are against the Yankees that includes in Oakland and in New York all-time, the A s are against the Yankees. TODAY S TIDBITS Jed Lowrie is batting.485 (16-for-33) over his last eight games...had his seven-game hitting streak snapped yesterday, and was ejected for the first time in his career...yonder Alonso is tied for first in the majors with nine home runs in the month of May. THIS DATE IN A S HISTORY In 1972 George Hendrick hits his first Major League home run, a walkoff shot in the A s 5-4 win over Chicago in 1980 Dwayne Murphy and Wayne Gross both steal home in the first inning of a 6-3 win over Kansas City at the Coliseum the A s stole seven bases in the game in 1996 Mark McGwire hits the 9000th home run in the history of the Athletics franchise in the A s 6-2 win over Boston. PITCHING PROBABLES Mon., May 29 at Cleveland TBA vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco (4-2, 2.93) 1:10 NBCSCA/95.7 FM The Game Tue., May 30 at Cleveland RHP Sonny Gray (2-1, 3.34) vs. RHP Trevor Bauer (4-4, 6.30) 3:10 NBCSCA/95.7 FM The Game Wed., May 31 at Cleveland LHP Sean Manaea (3-3, 4.35) vs. RHP Mike Clevinger (2-1, 2.82) 3:10 NBCSCA/95.7 FM The Game Thu., June 1 at Cleveland RHP Jharel Cotton (3-5, 5.56) vs. RHP Corey Kluber (3-2, 5.06) 9:10 MLBN/95.7 FM The Game Get the latest A s notes, full stat packets, clips, press releases, roster, updated media guide and more at World Champions American League Champions

2 TODAY S STARTING PITCHER: Andrew Triggs (5-3, 2.77 ERA) MONTH BY MONTH: Is 1-2 with a 3.97 ERA (10 er in 22.2 ip) and.267 (23-for-86) opponents batting average in four starts in the month of May after going 4-1 with a 1.84 ERA and.194 opponents average in five starts in April his four wins in April match the most by an Oakland pitcher in the month of April over the last 27 years (eighth time, last: Gray and Kazmir in 2014) his April ERA was second lowest by an A s pitcher over the last 10 years (Kazmir, 0.99 in 2015). AMONG THE LEADERS: Is tied for fourth in the American League in wins (5), ranks fourth in opponents slugging percentage (.309) opponents OPS (.604), and ninth in ERA (2.77) has surrendered just three home runs in 52.0 innings and his average of 0.52 home runs per nine innings is second lowest in the AL opponents have stolen nine bases with him on the mound, which is tied for the most in the AL and tied for third most in the majors is also tied for third in opponents reaching on an error (5), tied for eighth in hit batters (4) and tied for fifth in unearned runs (6). HOME AND AWAY: Is 2-0 with a 0.47 ERA (1 r in 19.0 ip) in three starts on the road compared to 3-3 with a 4.09 ERA (15 er in 33.0 ip) in six starts at home last year, he was 1-0 with a 5.58 ERA in 12 games on the road and 0-1 with a 2.81 ERA in 12 games at home. OPPONENTS BATTING: Has a.146 (12-for-82) opponents batting average against left-handed hitters compared to.286 (32-for-112) against righthanders the mark against lefties is third lowest in the American League among pitchers that qualify for the ERA title (Keuchel, HOU.114) also ranks fourth with a.160 (4-for-25) average against the clean-up hitter and fourth with a.167 (8-for-48) mark with runners in scoring position opponents are 2-for-17 (.118) with RISP and two outs. DAYS REST: Is scheduled to start on six days rest today is 4-1 with a 1.00 ERA (4 er in 36.0 ip) in six starts with five days rest or more, 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA (12 er in 16.0 ip) in two starts on four days rest. NIGHT AND DAY: Is 3-1 with a 1.19 ERA (4 er in 30.1 ip) in five starts at night compared to 2-2 with a 4.98 ERA (12 er in 21.2 ip) in four starts during the day. THIS AND THAT: Is scheduled to make his team-leading 10th start of the season made six starts in his Major League debut last year has allowed one run or fewer in five of his nine starts and walked one batter or fewer four times has walked one batter or fewer 11 of his 15 career starts has issued six of his 15 walks in the first inning has not allowed a run in the second this year (9.0 ip) or his career (15.0 ip) also has not allowed a run in the fourth inning this year has 11 runs of support in his last six starts after receiving 16 runs of support in his first three took the loss April 23 against Seattle to snap a career-best four-game winning streak dating back to last year won each of his first three starts this year to become the first A s pitcher to go 3-0 over his first three starts since Tommy Milone in EARNED RUNS: Has allowed one earned run or fewer in six of his nine starts, including no earned runs four times began the season with a 17.2-inning streak without allowing an earned run that was the longest season-opening streak in Oakland history by a starting pitcher on the Opening Day roster it was third longest by any Oakland pitcher since the earned run became an official stat in the American League in 1913, he is just the third A s pitcher to start the season with three games of five or more innings and no earned runs joins Eddie Rommel (1924) and Vean Gregg (1918). FIRST START: He was the winning pitcher in the A s 5-1 win over Los Angeles (AL) April 6 in Oakland issued a career-high three walks surrendered his only run in the third inning and it was unearned Escobar led off with a single, went to second on a R.Davis error, third on a ground out and scored on a Pujols ground out the A s scored four times in the bottom of the third for the win. SECOND START: He won his second consecutive start in the A s 8-3 win at Kansas City April 12 tossed 6.0 innings and did not allow a run surrendered four hits and walked one and allowed just three base runners to advance into scoring position was relieved by Dull to start the seventh inning with the A s leading 8-0. THIRD START: He improved to 3-0 in the A s 4-2 win over Texas on April 18 in Oakland shut out the Rangers on two hits over the first five innings but Darvish blanked the A s on one hit over that Span Triggs then allowed two unearned runs in the sixth when an Alonso error preceded an Andrus RBI single and a Mazara RBI ground out the A s then scored four times in the bottom of the sixth for the win. FOURTH START: He was charged with his first loss of the season in the A s 11-1 loss to Seattle April 23 in Oakland yielded a career-high six runs in 4.2 innings allowed a RBI single to Cano in the first and then surrendered five runs in the third inning on a bases loaded walk to Cruz and a Motter grand slam was relieved by Coulombe after 4.2 innings trailing 6-0. FIFTH START: He picked up his fourth win of the season in the A s 2-1 victory at Houston April 29 struck out a career-high nine batters and logged a career-high 7.0 scoreless innings allowed five runners to advance into scoring position, but set down each of the final 10 batters that he faced. SIXTH START: He was the losing pitcher in the A s 7-2 loss to Detroit on May 5 in Oakland allowed a career-high eight hits in 5.1 innings of work was charged with two unearned runs in the third inning when Martinez had a two-run, two-out single after a Rosales error started the inning then allowed a base loaded three-run triple to Adduci in the sixth inning and left trailing 5-0. SEVENTH START: He picked up his fifth win of the season in the A s 3-1 victory over Los Angeles (AL) May 10 in Oakland walked the first three batters he faced to match his career high in walks tossed a career-high 105 pitches those were his only three walks of the game the first walk (Escobar) scored on a Marte fielders choice and Triggs blanked the Angels on three hits over his final five innings. EIGHTH START: He had his first no decision in the A s 9-6 win at Seattle on May 16 allowed a two-out solo home run to Cruz in the first inning but that was the only run he would allow in six innings blanked the Mariners on two hits and three walks over his final five innings and left with a 4-1 lead the bullpen allowed three runs in the seventh inning for the blown save. LAST START: He was the losing pitcher in the A s 12-3 loss to Boston a week ago today in Oakland matched his career highs in hits (8), runs (6) and walks (3) allowed two runs in the first inning on an error and a Benintendi sacrifice fly Oakland scored once in the second and twice in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead but he allowed a pair of RBI singles to Betts and Pedroia in the fifth and a two-run home run to Moreland in the sixth. TRIGGS 2017 STARTS Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT April 6 Los Angeles (AL) 5-1 W April 12 at Kansas City 8-3 W April 18 Texas 4-2 W April 23 Seattle 1-11 L April 29 at Houston 2-1 W April Totals (5 games, 5 starts) May 5 Detroit 2-7 L May 10 Los Angeles (AL) 3-1 W May 16 at Seattle May 21 Boston 3-12 L TRIGGS vs. NEW YORK: Has faced the Yankees once his career and it came in relief last year on May 20 in Oakland in an 8-3 A s loss (3.0 ip, 5 h, 2 r, 2 er, 1 bb, 3 so) entered the game to start the seventh inning with the A s trailing 6-1 allowed a two-run triple to Ellsbury in the ninth. TRIGGS CAREER MATCHUPS VS. BOSTON Player Bat AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Starlin Castro R Jacoby Ellsbury L Brett Gardner L Didi Gregorius L Aaron Hicks S Ronald Torreyes R SPRING TRAINING RECAP: Went 1-3 with an 8.10 ERA (23.1 ip, 29 h, 23 r, 21 er, 5 bb, 20 so) in seven games, including five starts allowed a.299 (29-for-97) opponents batting average but issued just five walks in a teamleading 23.1 innings (1.93 per nine innings) allowed five home runs RECAP: Was claimed off waivers from Baltimore during the spring and went 1-1 with a 4.31 ERA and.255 opponents batting average in 24 games (six starts) over eight stints in his Major League debut with the A s the eight stints are believed to be the most in one season in Oakland history struck out 55 and walked just 13 for a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 4.23 compiled an 8.00 ERA and.312 opponents batting average in 10 relief appearances over his first four stints through June 3 then went 1-1 with a 2.58 ERA and.224 opponents batting average in 14 games (six starts), over his final four stints his opponents batting average included a.235 mark against right-handed hitters compared to.277 against left-handers. TRIGGS BY THE NUMBERS W L ERA G IP ER Career Home Road Day Night Pre-ASB Post-ASB AVG. AB H vs. LHH vs. RHH TRIGGS CAREER HIGHS Low Hit CG: None IP: 7.0, 4/29/17 at HOU Fewest IP, GS: 3.0, 6/18/16 vs. LAA H: 8 (twice), last: 5/21/17 vs. BOS R: 6 (twice), last: 5/21/17 vs. BOS ER: 6, 4/23/17 vs. SEA BB: 3 (three times), last: 5/21/17 vs. BOS SO: 9, 4/29/17 at HOU HR: 2, 5/25/16 at SEA Pitches: 105, 5/10/17 vs. LAA Win Streak: 4, 8/28/16 to 4/18/17 Loss Streak: 1 (4 times), last: 5/21/17 to present Scoreless Streak: 13.2, 4/6/17 to 4/18/17 Complete Games: None Shutouts: None TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER

3 ATHLETICS BULLPEN BRIEFS TEAM 6-7, 4.59 ERA (81 er in ip) Saves/Opportunities: 9-for-16 (56.3%) The bullpen has allowed 13 earned runs over its last five games (17.0 ip, 6.88 ERA). Tossed a season-high seven innings and allowed a season-worst 12 hits on Tuesday. In the month of May, the bullpen is sporting a 4-0 record with a 3.06 ERA (17 er in 50.0 ip) in ten games at home. Bullpen had not allowed a run at home in 26 straight innings before the streak was snapped in the eighth inning on last Sunday...it was the longest home scoreless streak of the season. Relievers are 9-for-16 (56.3%) in save chances and have the fourth lowest save percentage in the American League blew a save in three straight opportunities at Texas (May 12-14) had not blown a save in three straight games since May 29-June 1, 2004 (Rhodes, Rhodes, Mecir) the seven total blown saves have come from five different relievers (Casilla, Madson, 2 each; Doolittle, Dull, Hendriks, 1 each). Has allowed 21-of-59 (35.6%) inherited runners to score, which is the fourth highest percentage in the AL and sixth highest in the majors. Relievers rank third in the AL in unearned runs (11), second in stolen bases (16), third in wild pitches (12) and fourth in runs (92). 61 RHP JOHN AXFORD Last Outing: 5/27 at New York-AL (ND, 1.0 ip, 2 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 1-3 Was reinstated from the disabled list Sunday after missing 42 games. Was on the A s Opening Day roster but did not appear in a game before he was placed on the 10-day DL April 5 retroactive to April 2 with a strained right shoulder. Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville May 13 and did not allow a run in three appearances (3.1 ip, 2 h, 4 so) / CAREER 0 0 0/ Last Year: Went 6-4 with three saves and a 3.97 ERA in 68 relief appearances in his first season with the A s had a 2.70 ERA over his first 26 games and a 2.19 ERA over his final 24 but logged a 9.42 ERA in 18 games in between. 46 RHP SANTIAGO CASILLA Last Outing: 5/26 at New York-AL (ND, 1.0 ip, 1 h, 1 r, 1 er, 2 bb) Saves/Opportunities: 7-9 Inherited Runners/Scored: 2/1 First Hitters: 4-17, 2 bb Allowed a season-high four hits and four runs on May 12 at Texas...it was his second blown save and second loss of the season. Was 3-for-3 in save chances with a 3.38 ERA over his first eight games but is 3-for-6 with a 6.10 ERA (7 er in 10.1 ip) over his last 11 contests. Has an 8.59 ERA (7 er in 7.1 ip) on the road this season and a 2.45 ERA (3 er in 11.0 ip) at home. His five stolen bases allowed are tied for the most in the AL among relievers. His 32 career saves in the month of May are his most in any month / CAREER 0 0 0/ Last Year: Went 2-5 with 31 saves and a 3.57 ERA in 62 relief appearances with San Francisco ranked sixth in the NL in saves but had a career-high nine blown saves, which tied for the most in the majors struck out a career-high 65 batters. 35 LHP DANIEL COULOMBE Last Outing: 5/27 at New York-AL (ND, 0.1 ip) Inherited Runners/Scored: 21/5 First Hitters: 4-16, bb, hbp Has held left-handed hitters to a.133 (4-for-30) batting average compared to.313 (10-for-32) against right-handers. First batters faced started the year 4-for-7 against him but are 0-for- 910with a walk and a hit by pitch in his last ten appearances. Is third in the American League in inherited runners (21). Opponents are 1-for-21 (.047) with runners in scoring position...that is the best mark in the AL with a minimum of 20 at bats against. Has a 1.64 ERA (2 er in 11.0 ip) in night games and a 5.40 ERA (3 er in 5.0 ip) in day games / CAREER 0 0 0/ Last Year: Was 3-1 with a 4.53 ERA and.216 opponents batting average in 35 games over five stints with the A s had no decisions, a 1.08 ERA and.200 opponents batting average in 20 relief appearances for Triple-A Nashville / CAREER 0 0 0/ Last Year: Compiled a 3.76 ERA and.270 opponents batting average in 53 relief appearances in his first season with the A s had an 8.27 ERA in 11 games before going on the disabled list in early May, a 2.23 ERA in 42 games following his return. 44 RHP RYAN MADSON Last Outing: 5/26 at New York-AL (ND, 1.0 ip, 2 so) Saves/Opportunities: 1-3 Inherited Runners/Scored: 4/2 First Hitters: 5-20, bb Picked up the win after being charged with a blown save May 16 at Seattle...it was the ninth time in his career that he was charged with a blown save while also earning the victory (last: June 17, 2016 vs. Los Angeles-AL). Lefties are 10-for-31 (.323) and righties are 6-for-39 (.154) against him this season. Earned his lone save of the season on April 22...was his first save of more than one inning since June 28, 2016 at San Francisco / CAREER 0 0 2/ Last Year: Saved a team-leading 30 games in his first season with Oakland to become just the second A s pitcher over the last 10 years to save 30 or more games ranked ninth in the AL in saves but tied for second with seven blown saves. 47 RHP FRANKIE MONTAS Last Outing: 5/27 at New York-AL (ND, 1.0 ip, 2 bb, 1 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 6/3 First Hitters: 4-14, 3 bb Has tossed six straight scoreless outings (8.1 ip) after allowing seven runs over his previous four games (5.0 ip, ERA). Is sixth among American League relievers in most hits (26), tied for eighth in most home runs (4) and tied for 10th in innings pitched (24.0). Recorded his first Major League victory on May 6 vs. Detroit / CAREER 0 0 0/ Last Year: Missed nearly the entire season due to rib cage injuries combined for a 0-0 record and a 2.25 ERA in seven games, four starts, with Tulsa (AA) and Oklahoma City (AAA) started the year on the Dodgers DL, ended it on the Triple-A DL. 36 RHP ZACH NEAL Last Outing (AAA): 5/20 at Sacremento (ND, 3.1 ip, 5 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 bb) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 0-0 Contract was selected on May 24 from Triple-A Nashville...was 1-2 with a 3.89 ERA in eight games with the Sounds. Threw in four games, 4.1 innings of relief during spring training...went 0-0 with a 6.23 ERA in those four games / CAREER 0 0 0/ His 2017 minor league statistics: W L S G IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA Nashville (AAA) 1 2 0/ Last Year: Spent most of the seaon with Oakland, hurling 70 innings and posting a 2-4 record with a 4.24 ERA...was 7-2 with a 3.21 ERA in 11 starts for the Nashville Sounds. 57 RHP JOSH SMITH Last Outing: 5/23 vs Miami (ND, 1.0 ip, 3 h, 2 r, 2 er, 1 bb) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 1-6 Has allowed seven runs on seven hits in his last two outings (2.0 ip) after not allowing a run in his previous three outings (6.0 ip, 1 h, 1 bb, 2 so). Had his contract selected on May 3 from Triple-A Nashville...was 2-0 with a 3.29 ERA in nine relief appearances with the Sounds. Threw three innings over five games during spring training...went 1-0 with a ERA in those relief appearances / CAREER 0 0 0/ His 2017 minor league statistics: W L S G IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA Nashville (AAA) 2 0 0/ Last Year: Spent most of the season with Cincinnati where he went 3-3 with a 4.68 ERA in 32 games (two starts) over two stints with the Reds was 3-1 with a 4.88 ERA in his 30 relief appearances, 0-2 with a 3.38 ERA in his two starts. 31 RHP LIAM HENDRIKS Last Outing: 5/23 vs. Miami (ND, 1.0 ip, 1 h, 2 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-1 Inherited Runners/Scored:11/5 First Hitters: 3-16, 3 bb Has allowed two earned runs in his last four appearances (4.2 ip) after a streak of nine straight scoreless outings (11.0 ip). Lefties are 9-for-36 (.250) with two doubles, a triple, a home run and nine RBI against him righties are 8-for-44 (.182) with no extra-base hits.

4 ATHLETICS BATTING NOTES 17 YONDER ALONSO Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 2) Miami Series: 1-2, r, hr, rbi, hbp Last Homestand: 1-2, r, hr, rbi, hbp Hit his ninth home run in the month of May Tuesday night, which is tied for the most in the majors this month prior to this year, had hit nine home runs in an entire season once (9 in 2012) his previous high for home runs in a month was four in April of 2017 and May of Was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning Tuesday and left the game in the seventh with a contusion on his right hand and wrist x-rays were negative it was his first game since he left the game at Seattle a week ago Wednesday with soreness in his left knee. Has seven home runs in his last 12 games and 13 for the season, which is an on-going career high his previous high of nine came in 155 games in Is 3-for-23 (.130) with two home runs, three RBI and seven walks over his last eight games. Leads the American League in batting with runners in scoring position (.433) and ranks tied for ninth in home runs (13). Tied for first among AL first baseman in home runs (13), is first in slugging (.647) and on-base percentage (.377), and is tied for second in RBI (30). Is batting.302 (29-for-96) against right-handed pitching,.167 (4-for-24) against left-handers each of his four hits off lefties are for extra bases (one double, three home runs). Last Year: Batted.253 with 34 doubles, seven home runs and 56 RBI in 156 games in his first season with Oakland had career highs in games and runs scored (52) ranked second among AL first baseman with a.997 fielding percentage. 20 MARK CANHA Current Streak: 2 games (2 for 8) New York Series: 2-8, 2b, 3 so Last Homestand: 4-16, 2 r, 2b, 3b, 2 hr, 3 rbi, 2 bb, 3 so Is batting.317 (13-for-41) with four doubles, one triple, three home runs and seven RBI in 13 games since he was recalled from Triple-A Nashville May 9 for his second stint with the A s this year. Seven of his last eight hits are extra base hits (three doubles, one triple, three home runs) nine of his 15 hits this year and 12 of his 20 over the last two years are for extra bases. Has three home runs in his last nine games after going homerless over his first 10 contests. Has started 14 games at four different positions (nine in right field, three in center field, one in left field, two at designated hitter) the games in center are the first of his career. Has committed four errors in 16 games in the outfield and is tied for second among American League outfielders in errors. Hit his first career walk-off home run May 19 against Boston and it was his second game-ending RBI (double, Aug. 2, 2015 vs. CLE) also doubled and tripled for the first three-extra-base-hit game of his career. Was on Oakland s Opening Day roster and went 2-for-19 (.105) in six games before he was optioned to Nashville April 15. Was 7-for-15 (.467) with runners in scoring position with Nashville appeared in 15 games in right field, three in center field and one at designated hitter his complete 2017 minor league stats: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG OBP Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Missed nearly the entire season after undergoing surgery on his left hip on May 24 appeared in just 16 games and batted.122 with six RBI collected five hits but three of those were home runs. 2 KHRIS DAVIS Current Streak: 0 for 1 New York Series: 2-5, rbi, 3 bb, 3 so Last Homestand: 7-24, 5 r, 2 2b, 3 hr, 7 rbi, 2 bb, 6 so, gidp Is batting.180 (11-for-61) over his last 16 games and six of the 11 hits are for extra bases (two doubles, four home runs). Recorded a season-high three walks on Saturday, matching his careerhigh he set on 9/14/16 at Kansas City. Has homered four times in his last 11 games after going homerless in each of his previous 12 contests now has 14 home runs for the season, which is tied for third in the American League. His home run last Saturday broke a 3-3 tie and eight of his 14 home runs have put the A s ahead ranks third in the AL in go-ahead RBI (11). Is tied for sixth in the AL in strikeouts (58). Is batting.314 (16-for-51) during the day,.186 (22-for-118) at night. Went 7-for-24 (.292) on the homestand after going 1-for-20 (.050) on the last road trip is batting.255 (22-for-86) at home compared to.193 (16-for-83) on the road. Is batting.175 (7-for-40) with runners in scoring position. Is hitting.184 (16-for-87) with four home runs in May after batting.268 with 10 home runs in April his May average is the lowest for any month of his career (.186 in Sept and July 2015). Last Year: Batted.247 with 42 HR and 102 RBI in 150 games in his first season with the A s became the fifth player in Oakland history and seventh in Athletics history to hit 40 home runs tied for third in the American League in home runs. 11 RAJAI DAVIS Current Streak: 0 for 12 New York Series: 0-8, r, 4 so Last Homestand: 6-24, 2 r, 2b, hr, 4 rbi, 7 so, sb, cs Was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list May 2 and is batting.200 (16-for-80) in 22 games since his return hit.214 over his first 15 games. Stole his sixth base of the season Friday night it was his 122nd as an Athletic, which moves him into eighth place in Oakland history. Is 6-for-10 (60.0%) in stolen base attempts is tied for the third most caught stealings in the American League (4) and has the fourth lowest stolen base percentage. OAKLAND A S CAREER STOLEN BASE LEADERS 1. Rickey Henderson Bert Campaneris Billy North Coco Crisp Carney Lansford Reggie Jackson Jose Canseco Rajai Davis Mike Davis Mitchell Page 104 Is a.252 (68-for-2) hitter with three homers and 24 RBI in 79 games vs. New York (AL). Is batting.194 (20-for-103) in 23 games in the leadoff spot,.375 (6-for- 16) in six games hitting ninth. Was placed on the 10-day DL April 25 retroactive to April 22 with a strained left hamstring and missed eight games Last Year: Played for the American League Champion Cleveland Indians and hit.249 with 12 HR and 48 RBI in 134 games had career highs in runs (74), home runs and walks (33) led the AL and ranked fourth in the majors with 43 steals. 25 RYON HEALY Current Streak: 1 game (2 for 4) New York Series: 2-8, 2 2b, 3 so Last Homestand: 7-25, 4 r, 2b, hr, 3 rbi, 5 so, gidp Went 0-for-4 Friday night to snap his team-season-high 11-game hitting streak...went 14-for-45 (.311) with no walks during the streak it was his third career hitting streak of 10 or more games his longest is a 14- game streak from Aug , Is batting.300 (24-for-80) with five home runs over his last 20 games after hitting.228 with three home runs over his first 27 contests. Is hitting.383 (18-for-47) with three home runs against left-handed pitching compared to.211 (28-for-133) with five home runs against righthanders ranks sixth in the American League in batting against lefties. Is batting.314 (27-for-86) with six of his eight home runs and 15 of his 19 RBI at home compared to.211 (20-for-95) on the road. Has made 44 starts at three different positions (22 at designated hitter, 14 at first base, nine at third base) is batting.205 (18-for-88) with three home runs and seven RBI in 23 games at designated hitter has a.312 (29-for-93) average with five home runs and 13 RBI in his other 22 games. Friday night, also snapped a 15-game on-base streak when playing a position on the field batted.383 (23-for-60) with four homers and 10 RBI during that span. Has committed one error in each of his last three games at third base (four errors total). Last Year: Was called up by Oakland July 15 and started 72 of the A s 73 games after the All-Star Break at third base in his ML debut led ML rookies in doubles after the break (20) and topped AL rookies in hits (82) and extra base hits (33). 23 MATT JOYCE Current Streak: 0 for 5 New York Series: 0-5, bb, r, 4 so Last Homestand: 2-9, 3 r, 5 bb, 2 so Is batting.226 (14-for-62) over his last 19 games after hitting.162 over his first 22 contests. Has three home runs and seven RBI over his last 12 games after tallying two home runs and 10 RBI over his first 29 contests four of his last seven RBI gave the A s the lead had no go-ahead RBI prior to that. Is batting.316 (6-for-19) against left-handed pitchers,.170 (19-for-112) with all five of his home runs, all 17 of his RBI and all 17 of his walks against right-handers his average against righties is second lowest in the American League has made 32 of his 35 starts this year and 367 of his 382 starts over the last five years against righties. Batting.242 (57-for-236) with 11 homers and 28 RBI in 83 games vs New York (AL)...his 11 homers are tied with BAL for most vs. any opponent. Is hitting.143 (8-for-56) at home,.227 (17-for-75) with all five of his home runs and 15 of his 17 RBI on the road. Is hitting.156 (15-for-96) at night,.286 (10-for-35) during the day. Nine of his last 17 hits are for extra bases (five doubles, four home runs). Committed his first error in right field on Wednesday, snapping a 130- game errorless streak as an outfielder dating back to his last error on May 30, Last Year: Spent the entire season with Pittsburgh and batted.242 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI in 140 games added 59 walks for a career-high.403 on-base percentage set a Major League record with 21 pinch-walks.

5 8 JED LOWRIE Current Streak: 0 for 5 New York Series: 3-8, 2b, rbi, 3 so Last Homestand: 13-25, 7 r, 4 2b, 2 hr, 6 rbi, hbp, 3 so Had his seven-game hitting streak snapped last night...hit.552 (16-for- 29) during his seven-game hitting streak after going 4-for-31 (.129) over his previous eight contests. Had two doubles Wednesday and one Friday, and now has 15 doubles and six home runs in 47 games this year had 12 doubles and two home runs in 87 games last year. Has hit all six of his home runs this year off right-handed pitching each of his last 11 home runs have come against righties his last homer off a lefty came on Aug. 31, 2015 against Seattle (Nuno). Has committed just one error and is second among American League second basemen in fielding percentage (.994). Is batting.214 (6-for-28) with runners in scoring position last year, he hit.483 with RISP over his first 34 games through May 27. Last Year: Returned to the A s and batted.263 with two home runs and 27 RBI in 87 games in a season shortened due to two stints on the disabled list has missed 152 games during three stints on the DL over the previous two seasons. 19 JOSH PHEGLEY Current Streak: 4 games (6 for 14) New York Series: 2-4, r, hr, rbi, so Last Homestand: 4-13, rbi, bb, 2 so Was activated from the 7-day concussion disabled list May 12 and is 7-for-22 (.318) in seven games, six starts, since his return. Went 4-for-13 (.308) on the homestand but is batting.194 (6-for-31) in Oakland compared to.320 (8-for-25) on the road. Has a.303 (10-for-33) batting average during the day,.174 (4-for-23) at night Has made 12 of his 15 starts this year in games against left-handed starting pitchers. Has tossed out 6-of-15 (40.0%) attempted base stealers. Was batting.206 with a home run and three RBI in 12 games when he was placed on the concussion DL May 4 missed seven games. Last Year: Hit.256 with a home run and 10 RBI in 26 games in a season shortened due to two stints on the disabled list with a strained right knee (May and July 2-end of season) his batting average was the best of his four ML seasons. 18 CHAD PINDER Current Streak: 0 for 5 New York Series: 0-3, bb, 2 so Last Homestand: 5-19, 5 r, 2 2b, 3 hr, 6 rbi, bb, 7 so Is 13-for-46 (.283) over his last 18 games after going 2-for-11 (.182) over his first six contests. Is batting.310 (9-for-29) with four of his five home runs and nine of his 11 RBI against right-handed pitchers,.231 (6-for-26) against left-handers. Is batting.324 (11-for-34) with four of his five home runs during the day,.174 (4-for-23) at night. Has four home runs in his last 11 games, all with runners on base has five home runs for the season, all at home is tied for fifth among American League rookies in home runs. Flew out as a pinch hitter Tuesday and is 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in the pinch. Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville April 16 and has started 14 games at five different positions (six at designated hitter, five at second base, two at shortstop, one in right field). Was batting.324 in nine games with the Sounds at the time of his promotion. Last Year: Made both his Triple-A and Major League debuts in 2016 hit.256 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 107 games with Nashville and.235 with a home run and four RBI in 22 games with Oakland. 3 TREVOR PLOUFFE Current Streak: 3 games (4 for 12) New York Series: 2-8, r, 4 so Last Homestand: 6-21, 4 r, 2 2b, rbi, 2 bb, 8 so, gidp Is hitting.328 (19-for-58) with 10 runs, four doubles, two home runs and four RBI over his last 18 games. Is batting.286 (20-for-70) in May after hitting.207 in April. Is hitting.304 (14-for-46) against left-handed pitchers,.217 (23-for-106) with all six of his home runs against right-handers. Is batting.284 (23-for-81) with five of his six home runs and 11 of his 13 RBI at home compared to.197 (14-for-71) on the road. Is hitting.322(29-for-90) with five of his six home runs with the bases empty,.129 (8-for-62) with runners on base. Is tied for third in the AL in grounded into double plays (9). Last Year: Batted a career-high.260 with 12 home runs and 47 RBI in 84 games with Minnesota in a season interrupted by three stints on the DL missed a total of 65 games while on the DL and his 84 games played were his fewest since ADAM ROSALES Current Streak: 2 games (2 for 8) New York Series: 2-b, 2b Last Homestand: 1-19, r, rbi, bb, 10 so Singled in the eighth inning Friday night to snap an 0-for-18 skid...is 4-for-35 (.114) with 14 strikeouts over his last 11 games after hitting.316 over his previous 11 contests. Has started 35 of the A s 37 games at shortstop since the injury to Semien and is batting.217 (26-for-120) in 36 games total over that span. Is batting.282 (11-for-39) against left-handed pitchers,.207 (19-for-92) against right-handers. Is tied for sixth among American League shortstops in errors (4). Last Year: Batted.229 with 13 home runs and 35 RBI in 105 games with San Diego posted career highs in games, runs (37), doubles (12), triples (3), home runs, RBI, walks (29), slugging percentage, OPS (.814) and extra base hits (28). 10 MARCUS SEMIEN Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 2) Was placed on the 10-day disabled list April 16 retroactive to April 15 with a right wrist contusion it is his first career stint on the DL was diagnosed with a fractured scaphoid bone and had surgery to insert a screw into the bone April 18 was transferred to the 60-day DL April 20. Last Year: Played in all but three games and batted.238 with 27 HR and 75 RBI in 159 games is the fifth shortstop in Athletics history to hit 20 home runs the home runs tied for first in the majors and tied for fourth in Athletics history by a shortstop. 21 STEPHEN VOGT Current Streak: 2 games (2 for 8) New York Series: 1-4, r, hr, 2 rbi Last Homestand: 1-7, r, rbi, 2 bb, 2 so Is 7-for-23 (.304) over his last seven games went 8-for-28 (.286) over his first seven games but was 9-for-58 (.155) in 21 games in between. Has made 29 of his 30 starts in games started by a right-handed pitcher is batting.237 (23-for-97) against right-handers but is just 1-for-12 (.083) against lefties. Is hitting.381 (8-for-21) during the day,.182 (16-for-88) at night. Committed his sixth error of the season Friday night, which is the most in the American League among catchers his career high is seven last year has tossed out 2-of-26 (7.7%) attempted base stealers the stolen base percentage is the worst mark in the majors the 24 stolen bases are second most in the majors (Cervelli, PIT 27). Last Year: Played in a career-high 137 games and hit.251 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI also had career bests in hits (123), doubles (30) and extra base hits (46) was named to his second consecutive American League All-Star team. A S HITTING VS. NEW YORK A s HITTING vs. NEW YORK (AL) 2017 CAREER AVG. AB H HR RBI PLAYER AVG. AB H HR RBI #DIV/0! Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Healy Joyce Lowrie Phegley Pinder Plouffe Rosales Vogt TOTALS A S CAREER HITTING VS. PINEDA PLAYER BAT AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Yonder Alonso L Khris Davis R Matt Joyce L Jed Lowrie S Trevor Plouffe R Stephen Vogt L

6 HIGHS AND LOWS CLUB Longest Winning Streak... 5, April 18 to 22 Longest Winning Streak, Home... 5, April 18 to 22 Longest Winning Streak, Road... 2, April 10 to 12 Longest Losing Streak... 5, April 23 to 28 Longest Losing Streak, Home... 3, April 14 to 17 Longest Losing Streak, Road... 5, April 13 to 28 Most Runs, Game, A s... 9, May 16 at Seattle... 9, April 20 vs. Seattle... 9, April 19 vs. Texas Most Runs, Game, Opponents...12, May 21 vs. Boston Most Runs, Inning, A s... 5, May 20 vs. Boston (5th)...5, May 16 at Seattle (9th) Most Runs, Inning, Opponents... 5, May 21 vs. Boston (9th)...5, April 23 vs. Seattle (3rd)...5, April 7 at Texas (2nd) Largest Margin, Victory...8, April 19 vs. Texas (9-1) Largest Margin, Loss... 10, April 23 vs. Seattle (1-11) Most Hits, Game, A s...14, May 4 at Minnesota... 14, April 19 vs. Texas Most Hits, Game, Opponents... 19, May 23 vs. Miami Most Hits, Inning, A s...5, April 4 vs. Los Angeles (AL) (7th) Most Hits, Inning, Opponents... 5, May 2 at Minnesota (7th) Most Home Runs, Game, A s...4, May 20 vs. Boston Most Home Runs, Game, Opponents...6, May 2 at Minnesota Most Doubles, Game, A s... 4 (five times), last: May 24 vs. Miami Most Doubles, Game, Opponents...4, April 28 at Houston... 4, April 20 vs. Seattle...4, April 7 at Texas Most Triples, Game, A s...1 (four times), last: May 19 vs. Boston Most Triples, Game, Opponents... 2, May 5 vs. Detroit Most Stolen Bases, Game, A s... 2, May 9 vs. Los Angeles (AL)... 2, May 7 vs. Detroit...2, April 8 at Texas Most Stolen Bases, Game, Opponents... 5, April 15 vs. Houston Most Strikeouts, A s Pitchers... 14, May 6 vs. Detroit Most Strikeouts, Opponents Pitchers...14, April 28 at Houston Most Walks, A s Pitchers... 8, April 15 vs. Houston Most Walks, Opponents Pitchers... 8, May 15 at Seattle...8, May 4 at Minnesota Fewest Hits Allowed, A s Pitchers...2, April 8 at Texas Fewest Hits Allowed, Opponents Pitchers... 2, May 17 at Seattle Most Left on Base, Nine Inning Game...13, May 4 at Minnesota Most Left on Base, Extra Inning Game...5, April 25 at Los Angeles (AL) Fewest Left on Base, Game...3, May 8 vs. Los Angeles (AL) (11 inn.)... 3, May 6 vs. Detroit... 3, April 17 vs. Texas Most Errors, Game... 3, May 24 vs. Miami...3, May 21 vs. Boston...3, April 28 at Houston...3, April 9 at Texas Largest Comeback in Win... 3, May 6 vs. Detroit... 3, April 20 vs. Seattle Largest Lead Surrendered in Loss... 5, April 15 vs. Houston INDIVIDUAL Grand Slams...None Pinch Hit Home Runs... Josh Phegley, April 25 at Los Angeles-AL (Jose Alvarez) Lead Off Home Runs...Adam Rosales, April 22 vs. Seattle (Ariel Miranda) Inside-The-Park Home Runs...None Game Ending Home Runs... Mark Canha, May 19 vs. Boston (Heath Hembree)...Jed Lowrie, May 8 vs. Los Angeles-AL (Deolis Guerra)...Ryon Healy, May 7 vs. Detroit (Francisco Rodriguez) Back-to-Back Home Runs... Jed Lowrie and Khris Davis, May 18 vs. Boston Longest Hitting Streak... 11, Ryon Healy, May 13 to 24 Most Runs, Game...3, Jed Lowrie, May 23 vs. Miami Most Hits, Game...4, Jed Lowrie, May 24 vs. Miami Most Doubles, Game...2, Jed Lowrie, May 24 vs. Miami...2, Jed Lowrie, May 23 vs. Miami... 2, Trevor Plouffe, May 18 vs. Boston...2, Rajai Davis, April 8 at Texas Most Triples, Game... 1 (four times), last: Mark Canha, May 19 vs. Boston Most Home Runs, Game... 2, Yonder Alonso, May 9 vs. Los Angeles (AL)... 2, Jed Lowrie, May 8 vs. Los Angeles (AL)... 2, Yonder Alonso, May 6 vs. Detroit...2, Khris Davis, April 28 at Houston... 2, Khris Davis, April 3 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Runs Batted In, Game...4, Khris Davis, April 28 at Houston Most Walks, Game...3, Khris Davis, May 27 ay New York (AL) Most Strikeouts, Game... 4, Khris Davis, May 8 vs. Los Angeles (AL)...4, Ryon Healy, April 25 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Stolen Bases, Game... 2, Rajai Davis, May 9 vs. Los Angeles (AL)... 2, Marcus Semien, April 8 at Texas Longest Winning Streak... 3, Andrew Triggs, April 6 to 18 Longest Losing Streak... 3, Jesse Hahn, April 30 to present... 3, Ryan Madson, April 14 to May 14 Most Strikeouts, Game...11, Sonny Gray, May 24 vs. Miami Most Walks, Game...5, Sean Manaea, May 15 at Seattle...5, Sean Manaea, April 15 vs. Houston Most Innings, Game, Starter...8.0, Jesse Hahn, April 25 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Innings, Game, Reliever...6.0, Jesse Hahn, April 7 at Texas Low Hit Complete Game...None Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings , Andrew Triggs, April 6 to 18 Most Consecutive Batters Retired... 15, Kendall Graveman, April 8 GENERAL Longest Game, Innings...11, May 19 vs. Boston...11, May 8 vs. Los Angeles (AL)... 11, April 25 at Los Angeles (AL) Longest Game, Time, Nine Innings... 3:55, April 15 vs. Houston Longest Game, Time, Extra Innings...3:12, May 19 vs. Boston (11)... 3:12, April 25 at Los Angeles-AL (11) Shortest Game, Time...2:30, April 27 at Los Angeles (AL) Largest Crowd, Home... 36,067, April 3 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Smallest Crowd, Home... 10,292, May 8 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Largest Crowd, Road...44,410, April 8 at Texas Smallest Crowd, Road... 13,955, May 16 at Seattle Postponement, Rain, Home... April 16 vs. Houston Postponement, Rain, Road...None MULTIPLE HIT GAMES PLAYER TOT Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Decker Healy Joyce Lowrie Maxwell Phegley Pinder Plouffe Rosales Vogt MULTIPLE RBI GAMES PLAYER TOT Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Healy Joyce Lowrie Phegley Pinder Rosales Vogt GAME TYING/GO-AHEAD RBI PLAYER GT GA TOT Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Healy Joyce Lowrie Phegley Pinder Plouffe Rosales Vogt STARTS IN THE BATTING ORDER Player Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Decker Healy Joyce LaMarre Lowrie Maxwell Olson Phegley Pinder Plouffe Rosales Semien Vogt GAMES BY POSITION C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH Player G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS Alonso Canha Davis, K Davis, R Decker Healy Joyce LaMarre Lowrie Maxwell Olson Phegley Pinder Plouffe Rosales Semien Vogt