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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 (66-84) VS. HOUSTON ASTROS (79-71) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 OAKLAND ALAMEDA COLISEUM 7:05 P.M. PDT LHP SEAN MANAEA (6-9, 4.23) VS. RHP JOE MUSGROVE (3-4, 4.71) CSNCA A S RADIO NETWORK (95.7 FM THE GAME) EN ESPAÑOL (KIQI 1010 AM) ABOUT THE A S: Have won six of the last eight games after losing nine of their previous 12 contests are (.440) for the season, which is the fourth worst record in the American League it is two games ahead of last year (64-86, lost game 151) have clinched a losing record for the second consecutive season (went last year) this is the first time the A s have finished with a losing record in back-to-back seasons since they had three straight from are in fourth place in the AL West and have been in fourth or worse every day since June 3 have spent 128 of 165 days this year in fourth or worst (65 days in fourth, 18 days tied for fourth and 45 days in fifth). OFFENSE: The A s scored two runs on three hits in the first game of the homestand last night after batting.311 and averaging 9.3 runs per game on the last road trip have five straight multiple homer games (12 home runs total), which is one short of the Oakland record for consecutive games with two or more homers (6, four times, last: Sept , 2013) rank last in the American League in runs (617), on-base percentage (.306) and slugging percentage (.398) have finished last in the AL in runs four times in Oakland history ( , 2008), last in on-base percentage five times ( , 1994, 2008) and last in slugging percentage six times ( , 1994, ) are also last in the AL in hit by pitches (33), second in fewest walks (406), fewest strikeouts (1050) and fewest sacrifice hits (13), third in lowest batting average (.248) and fewest stolen bases (48) and fourth in fewest home runs (161) and fewest extra base hits (424) the 13 sacrifice hits are currently the fewest in Athletics history the record is 14 last year are on pace for 438 walks, which would be second fewest in Oakland history in a non-strike season (433 in 1978, 472 in 1968) the A s.306 on-base percentage is currently fourth lowest in Oakland history and is the lowest since 1979 (.302). PITCHING: The A s have allowed 30 runs in the last nine games (28 er in 80.2 ip, 3.12 ERA) after yielding 57 runs over the previous eight contests (6.38 ERA) have a 3.92 ERA (111 er in ip) over the last 29 games and a 4.52 ERA for the season, which is second highest in the American League have not finished in the bottom two in the AL in ERA since 1997 when they were last have not finished the year with an ERA above 4.28 since 2000 (4.58) have 1100 strikeouts, which is fourth fewest in the AL but eighth most in Athletics history (1117 in 2001 is seventh) have allowed 169 home runs, which is third fewest in the AL however, it is eighth most in Oakland history (172 in 1985 and 2015 are tied for sixth) have 66 wild pitches, which is third most in the AL and fifth most in Oakland history (72 in 1979, 71 in 1989, 68 in 1998, 67 in 1992) have the third highest opponents batting average in the AL (.264). STARTING PITCHING: A s starting pitchers are 4-0 with a 2.36 ERA (9 er in 34.1 ip) over the last six games the four-game winning streak matches the longest of the season are now 8-7 with a 3.42 ERA (53 er in ip) over the last 26 games but are with a 4.85 ERA (437 er in ip) for the season the innings pitched are second fewest in the American League (Los Angeles, 810.2) the A s have finished with fewer than 900 innings pitched by their starters in a non-strike season twice in Oakland history (858.2 in 1997, in 2009) the 41 wins are also second fewest in the AL starters have not won fewer than 47 games since 1997 when they had 29 rank third in the AL in highest ERA (4.85) and most losses (62) starters have not finished with an ERA above 4.76 since 1999 (4.96). DEFENSIVE DOINGS: The A s have committed 92 errors, which is second most in the American League rank fourth with 145 double plays A s outfielders have 13 assists over the last 37 games after tallying 14 over the first 113 games. HOME AND AWAY: The A s are 0-1 on their final homestand of the season against Houston (0-1) and Texas (three games) have lost each of their last four home games and are (.434) at home for the season, which is the second worst home record in the American League need one more win to match their home win total from last year however, will finish with a losing record at home in back-to-back seasons for the first time since when they did it three straight years (went last year) it is just the fourth time it has happened in Oakland history ( and ) are batting.237 (591-for-2494) and are averaging 3.62 (275 r in 76 g) runs per game at home compared to.258 with 4.62 runs per game on the road have the fewest runs scored at home in the AL and the third lowest batting average the runs per game at home are currently fourth fewest in Oakland history and the batting average is sixth lowest have a 4.18 ERA (316 er in ip) at home, which is currently the seventh highest home ERA in Oakland history went 6-1 on the last road trip to Kansas City (4-0) and Texas (2-1), which tied for the seventh best road trip in Oakland history (min. six games) it was their best since going 6-0 against Houston and Los Angeles (AL), April 5-11, 2013 are (.446) on the road and have clinched a losing record on the road for the third consecutive season (40-41 in 2014, in 2015) and eighth time in the last 10 years. SCORING MARGIN: Four of the A s last six wins have been by eight runs or more had just four such wins over the first 142 games are (.357) in games decided by four or more runs compared to (.489) in games decided by three runs or fewer the wins and record in games decided by four runs or more are the worst in the American League and third worst in the majors are (.489) in one-run games and rank fourth in the AL in one-run decisions (47) have a run differential of -91, which is second worst in the AL (Minnesota, -144) the last time the A s were outscored by more than 62 runs in a season was in 1997 (-182). ROSTER NOTES: The A s have 33 players on the active roster (including Andrew Triggs who is out for the season) have employed an Oakland record tying 12 rookie pitchers (2009, 2012, 2015) and they have a combined 201 games pitched, which is fourth most in Oakland history (319 in 2012, 232 in 2009, 203 in 2008) rookie pitchers have made 56 starts, including 10 of the last 14 have used 19 rookies overall and have had at least three rookies in the starting lineup (including the pitcher) in each of the last 18 games started a season-high six rookies last night have started five or more rookies seven times this year and four or more 22 times have made a total of 178 player moves in 169 days dating back to Opening Day. THIS AND THAT: The A s are averaging 2 hours and 57 minutes per game, which is the fastest in the majors are one of just three teams averaging under three hours per game (Kansas City and Toronto, 2:58) are 5-4 in extra inning games and the nine games are currently tied for the fewest in Oakland history in a non-strike season (1974, 1975) A s pinch hitters are 4 for their last 44 (.091) rank second in the AL in hits (21), RBI (16) and plate appearances (118) but have the fewest walks (3). THE DISABLED LIST: The A s have used the disabled list an Oaklandrecord 27 times and those players have combined to miss an Oaklandrecord 1659 games (61.4 games per stint) currently have 13 players on the DL, including 11 on the 60-day DL have had at least 11 players on the DL every day since July 4 (including a season-high 16 from Aug ) prior to this year, had not had more than 11 players on the DL at once. A s vs. ASTROS: The A s have lost the season series for the second consecutive season as they trail 6-11 with two games remaining went 9-10 last year after winning each of the first four season series now have a five-game losing streak, which is their longest ever against the Astros are 4-3 in Oakland this year and went 2-8 in Houston have won nine of the last 13 games in the Coliseum but have lost 10 of the last 12 at Minute Maid Park lead the all-time series of the 34 losses have been by one run are in Oakland and in Houston. TODAY S TIDBITS Khris Davis was named American League Co-Player of the Week yesterday is the fifth player in Oakland history (Canseco, Giambi, Jackson and McGwire) and seventh in Athletics history (Foxx, Zernial) to hit 40 home runs is the first since Jason Giambi hit 43 in 2000 Ryon Healy hit his 11th home run of the season last night, which is tied for fourth most in Oakland history by a player over the first 60 games of his career now has a 10-game hitting streak (19-for-42,.452) and is batting.382 (26-for-68) in September Marcus Semien has 26 home runs, which ranks second among ML shortstops (Story, COL 27) and fifth in Athletics history among shortstops has combined with Davis for 66 home runs, which are the most by an A s duo since Frank Thomas and Nick Swisher had 74 in THIS DATE IN A S HISTORY In 1902 the A s clinch their first American League Pennant in 1975 Vida Blue wins 20 games for the third time in his career as he pitches eight innings in the A s 16-4 win at Kansas City...he would go on to win each of his final two starts to finish at in 1991 Rickey Henderson walks for the 776 th time in an A s uniform, breaking Sal Bando s Oakland career record Henderson would finish his A s career with 1227 walks. PITCHING PROBABLES Wed., Sept. 21 vs. Houston RHP Daniel Mengden (2-7, 5.68) vs. RHP Collin McHugh (11-10, 4.66) 12:35 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: Sean Manaea (6-9, 4.23 ERA) FOR STARTERS: Tossed 5.0 shutout innings for the win in his last start after missing 15 days with a strained left rhomboid is now 4-5 with a 3.07 ERA (26 er in 76.1 ip) in 13 games, including 12 starts, since he was reinstated from the disabled list June 29 was 2-4 with a 6.02 ERA in nine starts when he was placed on the 15-day DL June 14 with a left pronator strain was selected from Triple-A Nashville April 29 and is making his Major League debut. ROOKIE LEADERS: Ranks second among American League rookies in strikeouts (109), innings pitched (125.2) and games started (21) and tied for sixth in wins (6) the strikeouts are tied for 10th most in Oakland history by a rookie. LEFT AND RIGHT: Left-handed hitters are 2-for-20 (.100) against him over his last seven games and they are batting.170 (15-for-88) with five extra base hits (two doubles, three home runs) overall right-handers are batting.276 (108-for-391) with 16 of his 19 home runs and 29 of his 33 walks the batting average against lefties is second lowest in the majors among pitchers with 125 or more innings (Kershaw, LAD.153) and his.511 OPS is third lowest (Kershaw,.345; Duffy, KC.451) has a.794 OPS against righties. INNING BY INNING: Has a 1.81 ERA (13 er in 64.2 ip) and.216 (50-for- 232) opponents batting average over innings one through three and a 6.79 ERA (46 er in 61.0 ip) and.296 (73-for-247) opponents batting average from the fourth inning on has allowed three runs in the first inning (21.0 ip, 1.29 ERA), all on May 10 at Boston his first inning ERA is second lowest in the majors among pitchers with at least 20 innings (Tanaka, NYY 1.20) using the same minimum, it is third lowest in Oakland history (Catfish Hunter, 0.66 in 1974; Ray Burris, 0.96 in 1984) has allowed just four runs in innings one through three in 13 games since returning from the DL June 29 (2 er in 38.0 ip, 0.47 ERA) and just four runs over the first four innings of his last nine starts (2 er in 35.1 ip, 0.51 ERA). HOME AND AWAY: Is 5-3 with a 3.26 ERA (28 er in 77.1 ip) in 13 games at home compared to 1-6 with a 5.77 ERA (31 er in 48.1 ip) in eight starts on the road has surrendered 10 home runs in 48.1 innings on the road (1.86 per nine innings), nine in 77.1 innings in Oakland (1.05 per nine innings) has an.821 OPS on the road,.688 at home. OPPONENTS BATTING: Opponents are batting.205 (18-for-88) with runners in scoring position, including.146 (6-for-41) with RISP and two outs the marks with RISP is seventh lowest in the American League among pitchers with 125 or more innings pitched using the same minimum, he has the highest opponents batting average in the AL against the opponents number four hitter (22-for-58,.379) and the fourth lowest against the number three hitter (10-for-53,.189) opponents are 35-for-76 (.461) with eight doubles, six home runs and 21 RBI when putting the first pitch in play using the 125 inning minimum, the batting average and slugging percentage (.803) are fifth highest in the AL has a.216 (40-for-185) opponents batting average the first time through the lineup,.249 (44-for-177) the second time and.333 (39-for-117) with 10 of his 19 home runs after that HIGHLIGHTS: Made his Major League debut on April 29 and had a no decision in a 7-4 A s win over Houston had just 42 minor league appearances, all starts, in three professional seasons became the 45th pitcher in Oakland history to start in his ML debut, the first since Dan Straily on Aug. 3, 2012 against Toronto left with an 8-4 lead in his second start on May 4 against Seattle but the bullpen allowed two runs in the sixth inning and three more in the seventh for the blown save (Axford) yielded a career-high eight runs on 10 hits in a career-low 2.2 innings for the first decision of his career, a loss in a 13-5 decision at Boston May 10 became just the second pitcher in Oakland history to allow at least four runs in each of his first three Major League appearances the other is Vida Blue (July 20-Aug. 3, 1969) picked up his first Major League win in the A s 3-1 victory over Texas May 16 in Oakland had a 10-2 lead when he left the game on June 13 against Texas after 4.1 innings with a left pronator muscle strain went on the DL the next day tossed a career-high 106 pitches in 7.0 innings and did not allow a run or walk a batter on July 10 at Houston ended up with a no decision in the A s 2-1, 10-inning loss made his first career relief appearance July 17 against Toronto entered the game to start the second inning in relief of Andrew Triggs, who left the game with a left shin contusion Triggs relieved Rich Hill who left after five pitchers with a blister Manaea had been scheduled to start two days later tossed 5.0 innings, which is a season-high for an A s reliever had a no decision in the A s 1-0, 13-inning win over Tampa Bay July 22 in Oakland tossed a career-high 8.0 scoreless innings and allowed just five hits and no walks, but Odorizzi did the same for the Rays struck out a careerhigh nine batters in 6.2 innings in a no decision at Texas July 27 walked Escobar with two outs in the fifth inning on August 2 at Los Angeles to snap a streak of four games, 30.2 innings and 126 batters faced without a walk from July 10 to Aug. 2 the streak of 30.2 innings without a walk was the longest single season streak in Oakland history, topping the previous mark of 29.0 by Lary Sorensen (July 8-31, 1984) it was fifth longest overall in Oakland history left his start on August 29 at Houston after 3.1 innings with a strained left rhomboid. LAST START: He combined with Axford, Hendriks and Smith on a four-hit shutout in the A s 8-0 win at Kansas City last Wednesday tossed five of the innings and allowed three of the hits it was his first career win on the road and snapped a career-opening six-game road losing streak, which matched the longest such streak in Oakland history (Mike Morgan, June 17, 1978-July 24, 1979) allowed just one base runner to advance into scoring position and retired each of the final eight batters he faced. MANAEA S 2016 APPEARANCES WITH OAKLAND Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT April 29 Houston April Totals (1 game, 1 start) May 4 Seattle May 10 at Boston 5-13 L May 16 Texas 3-1 W May 21 New York (AL) 1-5 L May 27 Detroit 1-4 L May Totals (5 games, 5 starts) June 1 Minnesota 5-1 W June 7 at Milwaukee 4-5 L June 13 Texas June 29 San Francisco 7-1 W June Totals (4 games, 4 starts) July 5 at Minnesota 4-11 L July 10 at Houston 1-2 (10) *July 17 Toronto July 22 Tampa Bay 1-0 (13) July 27 at Texas July Totals (5 games, 4 starts) Aug. 2 at Los Angeles (AL) 4-5 L Aug. 7 Chicago (NL) 1-3 L Aug. 12 Seattle 6-3 W Aug. 17 at Texas 2-6 L Aug. 23 Cleveland 9-1 W Aug. 29 at Houston 0-6 L August Totals (6 games, 6 starts) Sept. 14 at Kansas City 8-0 W *indicates relief appearance MANAEA vs. HOUSTON: Is 0-1 with a 2.35 ERA (15.1 ip, 10 h, 6 r, 4 er, 6 bb, 13 so, 1 hr) in three career starts, all this year had a no decision in his Major League debut, a 7-4 A s win in Oakland on April 29 allowed a leadoff home run to Gattis in the second STARTS VS. HOUSTON DATE H/A DEC IP H R ER BB SO 4/29/16 H /10/16 A /29/16 A L inning but the A s came back with two in the bottom of the second allowed a RBI single to Gattis in the sixth to tie the game and was relieved by Doolittle with no outs and runners on first and second Doolittle allowed both runs to score but the A s tied the game in the eighth and won it on a threerun home run by Alonso in the ninth also had a no decision in the A s 2-1, 10-inning loss at Houston on July 10 tossed a career-high 106 pitches in 7.0 innings and did not allow a run or walk a batter left with a 1-0 lead but Madson allowed a run in the ninth for the blown save and Hendriks surrendered a run in the 10th for the loss took the loss in a 6-0 decision at Houston on August 29 left the game after 3.1 innings with a strained left rhomboid issued back-to-back bases loaded walks to Marisnick and Springer in the second inning but both of the runs were unearned. MANAEA S CAREER MATCHUPS VS. HOUSTON Player Bat AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Jose Altuve R Alex Bregman R Carlos Correa R Evan Gattis R Marwin Gonzalez S Yuli Gurriel R Teoscar Hernandez R Jake Marisnick R Colby Rasmus L George Springer R Luis Valbuena L Tyler White R Danny Worth R MANAEA 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 MANAEA S CAREER HIGHS Low Hit CG: None IP: 8.0, 7/22/16 vs. TB Fewest IP, GS: 2.2, 5/10/16 at BOS H: 11, 7/27/16 at TEX R: 8, 5/10/16 at BOS ER: 8, 5/10/16 at BOS BB: 4, 4/29/16 vs. HOU SO: 9, 7/27/16 at TEX HR: 2 (five times), last: 8/7/16 vs. CHI Pitches: 106, 7/10/16 at HOU Win Streak: 1 (6 times), last: 9/14/16 to present Loss Streak: 3, 7/5/16 to 8/7/16 Scoreless Streak: 12.0, 7/17/16 to 7/27/16 Complete Games: None Shutouts: None TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER RHP Daniel Mengden (2-7, 5.68 ERA): Went 1-3 with a 2.81 ERA and.221 opponents batting average in his four starts in June then went 0-3 with a ERA and.342 opponents batting average over his next six starts from July 3 to Sept. 3 is 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA and.182 opponents batting average in two starts since then is 0-6 with a 6.95 ERA in seven starts at home the last A s pitcher to go winless with six or more decisions at home is Rip Coleman, who went 0-7 for the Kansas City A s in 1959 is 0-5 with a 4.13 ERA in five starts during the day the last A s pitcher to go winless with five or more decisions during the day is Diego Segui, who went 0-9 in 1965 was the winning pitcher in his last start, a 14-5 A s win at Kansas City last Thursday (7.0 ip, 3 h, 6 so) is 0-1 with an 8.38 ERA (9.2 ip, 11 h, 9 r, 9 er, 7 bb, 11 so, 1 hr) in two career starts against Houston, both this year.

3 ATHLETICS BULLPEN BRIEFS TEAM 25-22, 4.00 ERA (230 er in ip) Saves/Opportunities: 41-for-61 (67.2%) The A s bullpen has a 5.19 ERA (39 er in 67.2 ip) in 17 games in the month of September after logging a 2.94 ERA in 27 games in August. Has allowed 63-of-233 (27.0%) inherited runners to score, which is the third best percentage in the American League. Ranks second in the AL in innings pitched (517.0), fourth in strikeouts (494) and fifth in opponents on-base percentage (.310) and slugging percentage (.384)...ranks third in most walks (180), tied for third in most blown saves (20) and fourth in most wild pitches (31). First batters faced are 98-for-424 (.231) with 32 walks (.283 on-base percentage)...is tied for the fewest first batter home runs in the AL (6), ranks second in slugging percentage (.325), fourth in on-base percentage and batting average and fifth in strikeouts (115). 61 RHP JOHN AXFORD Last Outing: 9/18 at Texas (ND, 1.1 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-8 Inherited Runners/Scored: 16/8 First Hitters: 17-61, 3 bb Has not allowed a run over his last six games and 7.1 innings...has not yielded an earned run in 18 of his last 20 games for a 2.18 ERA (5 er in 20.2 ip) dating back to July 26. Is tied for sixth among American League relievers in wins (6)...ranks third in most walks (29) and tied for sixth in most blown saves (6). Has allowed 11 of his 29 runs (5.1 ip, ERA) over innings three through six has a 2.77 ERA (17 er in 55.1 ip) from the seventh inning on. Has a.315 (17-for-54) opponents batting average with runners in scoring position, including.393 (11-for-28) with RISP and two outs. Has not allowed a run in six games and 7.1 innings against the Astros. Last Year: Was 4-5 with a 4.20 ERA and a team-leading 25 saves in 60 relief appearances with Colorado had a 2.70 ERA and.216 opponents average on the road, a 5.59 ERA and.298 opponents average at Coors Field. 57 LHP DANIEL COULOMBE Last Outing: 9/19 vs. Houston (ND, 0.1 ip, 1 h, 1 r, 1 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-1 Inherited Runners/Scored: 11/3 First Hitters: 4-27, 2 bb Has a 7.71 ERA (14 er in 16.1 ip) over his last 12 games (since Aug. 11) after logging a 3.33 ERA over his first 18 games. Has a 2.45 ERA (5 er in 18.1 ip) in 13 games on the road, a 6.84 ERA (19 er in 25.0 ip) in 17 games at home. Has a 3.18 ERA (2 er in 5.2 ip) in five games against Houston. Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville July 19 for his fifth stint with the A s this year and has a 5.33 ERA (15 er in 25.1 ip) in 17 games since then. Was with Oakland for the first time for a one-day stint on May pitched twice during his second stint from May logged a 4.50 ERA in seven outings during his third stint from June appeared in three games during his fourth stint from June 30-July 3. Had no decisions and a 1.08 ERA in 20 relief appearances for Nashville...his opponents had a.200 batting average and he did not allow a home run in 25.0 innings. Last Year: Had no decisions and a 5.63 ERA in 14 relief appearances with the Dodgers and A s...spent the balance of the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Dodgers farm system where he went 3-1 with a save and a 3.27 ERA in 38 games. 62 LHP SEAN DOOLITTLE Last Outing: 9/18 at Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 2 so) Saves/Opportunities: 4-5 Inherited Runners/Scored: 17/5 First Hitters: 10-36, 4 bb Was reinstated from the disabled list Sept. 2 and has not allowed a run in five games and 4.1 innings since his return (2 h, 7 so). Has a.208 opponents batting average...that includes a.151 (8-for-53) average against left-handed hitters,.250 (18-for-72) against right-handers. Has a 1.10 ERA (2 er in 16.1 ip) in 19 games on the road, a 3.86 ERA (8 er in 18.2 ip) in 21 games at home. Logged a 6.75 ERA over his first six games, a 1.33 ERA over a 24-game stretch from April 16-June 12 and a 5.40 ERA over his last five contests before he was placed on the DL. Was placed on the 15-day disabled list June 30 retroactive to June 26 with a strained left shoulder and missed 59 games. Has not allowed a run in three games and 2.1 innings against the Astros. Last Year: Missed 121 games due to two stints on the disabled list (strained left rotator cuff, strained left shoulder) went 1-0 with four saves, a blown save and a 3.95 ERA in 12 relief appearances with the A s. 66 RHP RYAN DULL Last Outing: 9/19 vs. Houston (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 3-5 Inherited Runners/Scored: 52/7 First Hitters: 8-63, 2 bb Has a 1.29 ERA (1 er in 7.0 ip) in seven games in the month of September after posting a 4.22 ERA in 12 games in August. Recorded his third save on Sunday (last: Aug. 4 at Los Angeles), the fourth of his career. Has allowed 7 of his last 16 (43.8%) inherited runners to score after stranding each of his first 36 inherited runners, which was the longest streak by any pitcher in the expansion era. Has allowed 7-of-52 (13.5%) inherited runners to score for the season, which is the best percentage by a rookie in Oakland history and the second best percentage in the American League (Hochevar, KC 13.3%)... the inherited runners rank second in the majors (Rzepczynski, OAK-WAS 57). MOST GAMES PITCHED, OAKLAND A S ROOKIES 71 Ryan Cook, Aaron Small, Andrew Bailey, Ryan Dull, Huston Street, 2005 LOWEST PERCENTAGE OF INHERITED RUNNERS SCORED, OAKLAND ROOKIE 13.5% Ryan Dull, % Steve Ontiveros, % Santiago Casilla, % Jay Marshall, % Greg Cadaret, 1987 (since 1974) Leads AL rookies, is tied for fourth among rookies in Oakland history and tied for sixth among all AL pitchers in games pitched (67). Ranks second among AL relievers in opponents on-base percentage (.212), fifth in innings (71.1), sixth in batting average (.176), eighth in strikeouts per walk (5.67) and ninth in walks per nine innings (1.51)...is tied for seventh in most wild pitches (6). Opponents are 5-for-65 (.077) with runners in scoring position, including 3-for-37 (.081) with RISP and two outs. Is 0-1 with a save and a 1.23 ERA (1 er in 7.1 ip) in seven games against the Astros. Last Year: Was named the A s Organizational Pitcher of the Year after going 3-2 with 12 saves and a 0.74 ERA in 47 games with Midland and Nashville made his ML debut in September and went 1-2 with a save and a 4.24 ERA in 13 games. 31 RHP LIAM HENDRIKS Last Outing: 9/18 at Texas (ND, 0.2 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 2 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-1 Inherited Runners/Scored: 32/5 First Hitters: 11-47, bb Has not allowed a run over his last six games and 5.0 innings...has not allowed an earned run in 16 of his last 18 games for a 1.96 ERA (4 er in 18.1 ip) dating back to Aug. 7. Has allowed 5-of-32 (15.6%) inherited runners to score, which is the third best percentage in the American League. Opponents are batting that includes.226 (21-for-93) against lefthanded hitters,.305 (43-for-141) against right-handers. Has a 1.75 ERA (7 er in 36.0 ip) in 28 games at night, a 7.15 ERA (18 er in 22.2 ip) in 20 games during the day. Has a 2.13 ERA (10 er in 42.1 ip) in 37 games since he was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list June 19...logged an 8.27 ERA in 11 games before he was placed on the DL with a strained right triceps. His 63 strikeouts are eight short of his career-high of 71 from last year. Is 0-2 with a blown save and a 5.79 ERA (3 er in 4.2 ip) in four games against the Astros. Last Year: Pitched exclusively in relief for the first time in his career and was 5-0 with a 2.92 ERA in 58 games with Toronto had career highs in games and strikeouts (71) and career lows in ERA and opponents batting average (.240). 44 RHP RYAN MADSON Last Outing: 9/19 vs. Houston (L, 1.1 ip, 3 h, 2 r, 2 er, 1 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: Inherited Runners/Scored: 8/0 First Hitters: 13-57, 4 bb Has allowed six runs over his last four games (4.0 ip, ERA) to snap his 12-game, 13.2-inning scoreless streak. Has 30 saves, which is two short of his career high of 32 in the saves are the most by an A s pitcher since 2013 (Balfour, 38) and rank seventh in the American League...however, is tied for second in most blown saves (7) and has the third lowest save percentage (81.1%). Is tied for third among AL relievers in losses (7). Has a 6.00 ERA (20 er in 30.0 ip) in 30 games against AL West teams, a 1.42 ERA (5 er in 31.2 ip) in 31 games against all other opponents. Has a 2.81 ERA (15 er in 48.0 ip) in 46 games with one days rest or more, a 6.59 ERA (10 er in 13.2 ip) in 15 games with no rest. Has a 1.57 ERA (4 er in 23.0 ip) in 23 games during the day and 2.41 ERA (9 er in 33.2 ip) in 33 games at home. Is 1-3 with a 9.00 ERA (7 er in 7.0 ip) and has converted 3-of-5 save opportunities in eight games against Houston. Last Year: Returned to the majors for the first time since 2011 and was 1-2 with three saves and a career-low 2.13 ERA in 68 appearances with Kansas City also had career lows in opponents batting (.205) and on-base percentage (.254).

4 58 RHP ZACH NEAL Last Outing: 9/19 vs. Houston (BS, 0.1 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 1 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-3 Inherited Runners/Scored: 1/1 First Hitters: 5-14 Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville July 21 for his fourth stint with the A s this year and is 1-3 with a 3.50 ERA (17 er in 43.2 ip) in 12 games, including five starts, since then. Is 1-3 with a 5.74 ERA (20 er in 31.1 ip) in six starting assignments compared to 1-1 with a 3.54 ERA (11 er in 28.0 ip) in 14 relief appearances. Has issued just five walks in 59.1 innings, an average of 0.76 walks per nine innings...that is the second lowest mark in the majors among pitchers with 30 or more innings pitched (Kershaw, LAD 0.67)...has struck out just 23, an average of 3.49 per nine innings, which is third lowest in the majors using the 30.0 innings minimum. His appearance last night was the first of his career against Houston. Made his Major League debut during his first stint from May (May 11 at Boston) pitched twice during his second stay from May logged a 4.70 ERA in five games during his last stint from June Went 7-2 with a 3.21 ERA in 11 starts for Nashville...issued just eight walks in 61.2 innings, an average of 1.17 per nine innings. Last Year: Started the year at Double-A Midland and ended it with Triple-A Nashville...was 3-3 with a 6.44 ERA in seven starts with Midland, 7-10 with a 4.18 ERA in 21 games, including 20 starts, with Nashville and with a 4.67 ERA overall. 64 RHP J.B. WENDELKEN Last Outing: 9/15 at Kansas City (ND, 1.1 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-0 Inherited Runners/Scored: 6/5 First Hitters: 3-8 Has allowed 10 runs over his last three games (9 er in 4.1 ip, ERA) to snap a three-game, 6.0-inning scoreless streak. Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville Aug. 24 for his fourth stint with the A s this year and has an ERA (9 er in 7.1 ip) in five games since then. Faced Houston for the only time in his career Aug. 29 (2.0 ip, 3 h, 2 so). Made his Major League debut with two appearances during his first stay from May 8-9, did not pitch during his second stay from June 3-4 and tossed 3.0 scoreless innings in his only outing during his third stint (July 26-Aug. 1) on July 31 at Cleveland. Logged a 1.93 ERA in six relief appearances with Nashville following his last option on Aug. 2...has 65 strikeouts in 46.0 innings overall, an average of per nine innings...his complete 2016 minor league stats: W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Began the season at Double-A Birmingham and was 6-2 with five saves and a 2.72 ERA in 27 games when he was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte July had no decisions and a 4.50 ERA in 12 games with the Knights. 47 LHP DILLON OVERTON Last Outing: 9/15 at Kansas City (ND, 1.0 ip, 5 h, 5 r, 5 er, 1 bb, 1 so, 1 hr) Saves/Opportunities: 0-0 Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 0-1 Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville last Thursday for his fourth stint with the A s this year and has pitched once since then (1.0 ip, 5 h, 5 r, 5 er, 1 bb, 1 so, 1 hr). Has surrendered 12 home runs in 22.1 innings for an average of 4.84 home runs per nine innings, which is the highest in the majors among pitchers with 15 or more innings pitched. Has faced the Astros one time in his career, a start and no decision in Oakland July 19 (6.1 ip, 9 h, 3 r, 3 er, 6 so, 1 hr). Was selected for the first time June 25 and went 1-1 with an ERA in two starts before he was optioned back to Nashville July 1...returned July 19, had a no decision in the A s 4-3, 10-inning win over Houston that day and was sent back to Nashville the next day...was last with Oakland from July 30-Aug. 5 and went 0-2 with a ERA in two starts. Took the loss in his only postseason start with Nashville, allowing five runs on seven hits in 5.0 innings in a 5-2 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 2 of the Pacific Coast League Semifinals Sept. 8. Led the A s farm system, ranked third in the PCL and tied for 13th in all of minor league baseball in wins (13)...also ranked fifth in the PCL in ERA (3.29)...his complete 2016 minor league stats: W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Started the year at Single-A Stockton and was promoted to Double-A Midland July 2...combined for a 7-6 record and a 3.43 ERA in 27 games, including 25 starts...led the A s farm system in ERA and tied for third in strikeouts (106). 56 RHP CHRIS SMITH Last Outing: 9/14 at Kansas City (ND, 2.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 1 bb, 3 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-0 Inherited Runners/Scored: 5/4 First Hitters: 0-5, 3 bb Was selected from Triple-A Nashville Aug. 7 and has a 3.60 ERA (8 er in 20.0 ip) in 10 games since then. Has tossed more than one inning in six of his 10 appearances, including two or more innings five times. Has a 5.40 ERA (4 er in 6.2 ip) in four games in his career against Houston. This is his first stint in the majors since 2010 when he logged a 5.40 ERA in three relief appearances with Milwaukee. Pitched in the Mariners farm system in 2011, was out of baseball in 2012 and had stints with independent teams in Wichita (2013) and Sugar Land (2014) before signing a minor league deal with San Diego in Was 1-5 with a 5.21 ERA over his first seven starts with Nashville through May 9, but went 5-3 with a 3.40 ERA over his last 15 starts...his complete 2016 minor league stats: W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Spent most of the year at Triple-A El Paso where he went 5-7 with a 3.60 ERA in 22 starts...also had no decisions and a 0.90 ERA in two starts for Double-A San Antonio...had minor league career highs in strikeouts (132) and walks (44).

5 ATHLETICS BATTING NOTES 30 ARISMENDY ALCANTARA Current Streak: 0 for 1 Houston Series: 0-0, sb Last Road Trip: 1-2, r, 2b, 2 rbi Was recalled from Single-A Stockton Sept. 6 for his fourth stint with the A s this year and is 1-for-4 (.250) with two runs, a double, two RBI and a stolen base in seven games since his return. Has made three starts at second base and one at shortstop, but none since July 22 has also appeared in four games in center field and one in right field. Was acquired from the Chicago Cubs on June 9 for Chris Coghlan and was assigned to Nashville has stints with Oakland from June 21-28, July and Aug Was optioned to Single-A Stockton Aug. 29 and went 8-for-26 (.308) with a home run and eight RBI in six games with the Ports appeared in 59 games at second base, 16 in center field, 13 at shortstop and 10 in left field overall in the minors his complete 2016 minor league stats: Iowa (AAA) Nashville (AAA) Stockton (A) MINORS Last Year: Began the season with Chicago (NL) and hit.077 with a RBI in 11 games before he was optioned to Triple-A Iowa April 20. batted.231 with 12 HR, 36 RBI and 16 steals in 120 games with Iowa led the PCL in triples (10). 17 YONDER ALONSO Current Streak: 2 games (2 for 6) Texas Series: 2-7, 2 r, 2b, rbi, 2 bb, so Last Road Trip: 8-21, 7 r, 3 2b, 6 rbi, 4 bb, 2 so, sb, gidp Is 13-for-35 (.371) over his last 12 games after going 2-for-21 (.095) over his previous eight contests. Has made 108 of his 122 starts against right-handed pitchers is batting.262 (100-for-381) with six of his seven home runs against righties,.203 (12-for-59) against lefties. Is batting.333 (18-for-54) with two home runs and 12 RBI in 17 games against Houston this year is a.309 (29-for-94) career hitter against the Astros. Has six home runs and 35 RBI over his last 70 games after tallying one home run and 18 RBI over his first 74 contests. Six of his seven home runs this year and 19 of his 39 career home runs have come with runners on base all seven of his home runs this year have come at night. Has matched his career high in runs scored (50) his seven home runs are two short of his best (9 in 2012). Had a season-high tying three hits last Wednesday (fourth time, last: Sept. 7 against Los Angeles). Last Year: Batted.282 with five home runs and 31 RBI in 103 games in a season shortened by two stints on the disabled list the batting average was his best in his four seasons with San Diego, as was his.361 on-base percentage and.742 OPS. 2 KHRIS DAVIS Current Streak: 0 for 5 Houston Series: 0-4, so Last Road Trip: 10-25, 9 r, 2b, 5 hr, 13 rbi, 7 bb, 6 so Went 0-for-4 last night to snap his hitting streak at eight games was 11-for-29 (.379) with five home runs, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored during the streak. Hit his 39th and 40th home runs of the season Sunday at Texas to become the fifth player in Oakland history (Canseco, Giambi, Jackson and McGwire) and seventh in Athletics history (Foxx, Zernial) to hit 40 home runs is the first since Jason Giambi hit 43 in His second home run Sunday was the 100th of his career. The multi-homer game Sunday at Texas was his fifth of the season and the 11th of his career. Was named American League Co-Player of the Week yesterday along with Hanley Ramirez (BOS) after batting.400 with nine runs, a double, five home runs, 13 RBI and seven walks in seven games it was his first career Player of the Week award. His 13 RBI on the road trip bring his season total to 99 the last Athletic to drive in 100 runs is Frank Thomas in 2006 (114). Ranks fourth in the AL in home runs (40), seventh in RBI (99), eighth in strikeouts (155) and tied for 10th in hit by pitches (8). Has 21 home runs and 44 RBI in 60 games since the All-Star Break after tallying 19 home runs and 55 RBI in 81 games before the break his post-break home runs are second most in the majors (Dozier, MIN 27) and the most by an Athletic since Eric Chavez had 21 in Leads the majors with 29 home runs at night that is the third best night home run total in Athletics history behind Jose Canseco (33 in 1991) and Mark McGwire (30 in 1996). OAKLAND A S SINGLE SEASON BESTS HOME RUNS 1. Mark McGwire, Mark McGwire, Reggie Jackson, Jose Canseco, Jason Giambi, Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco, Khris Davis, STRIKEOUTS 1. Jack Cust, Jack Cust, Jose Canseco, Reggie Jackson, Jack Cust, Reggie Jackson, Jose Canseco, Jose Canseco, Khris Davis, Has hit 25 of his home runs as a left fielder, which are tied for the most among AL left fielders (Upton, DET) they are the most by an A s left fielder since Ben Grieve had 27 in 2000 the other 15 home runs have come as a designated hitter, which are the most by an A s DH since Jack Cust had 18 in Has hit 23 of his home runs against AL West competition, which are the most by an Athletic against a division foe since McGwire set the record with 26 in 1992 however, has just one home run against Houston and is batting.129 (9-for-70) against the Astros. Has hit 19 home runs at home, which are the most by an Athletic in the Coliseum since Jack Cust had 20 in Has committed four errors in his last 14 games in left field and now has five errors for the season that is second most among AL left fielders (Grossman, MIN 6) and is the most by an A s left fielder since Rickey Henderson also had five in Has career highs in runs (82), hits (132), home runs (40), RBI (99), at bats (524) and strikeouts (155) and has matched his best in triples (2). Last Year: Batted.247 with 27 home runs and 66 RBI in 121 games with Milwaukee had career highs in walks (44) and stolen bases (6) and matched his best in triples (2) led the Brewers and tied for 10th in the National League in home runs. 39 BRETT EIBNER Current Streak: 0 for 11 Houston Series: 0-3 Last Road Trip: 5-22, 5 r, 2b, hr, 4 rbi, 4 bb, 6 so, cs Is 8-for-32 (.250) with six RBI over his last 10 games after going 7-for-47 (.149) with four RBI over his first 24 games with the A s is now batting.190 (15-for-79) in 34 games, including 22 starts (12 in right field, eight in center field, two in left field), since he was recalled from Triple-A Nashville August 5. Is batting.158 (16-for-101) in 41 games since the All-Star Break after batting.304 in 19 contests before the break. Homered and recorded a career high four RBI last Friday night at Texas his previous career high was two RBI (twice). Made his Major League debut with Kansas City earlier this year and hit.231 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 26 games over two stints was traded to the A s on July 30 for Billy Burns but reported to Nashville. Combined to hit.289 with 12 home runs and 34 RBI in 54 games with Triple-A Omaha and Nashville including.308 in four games with the Sounds appeared in 37 games in center field, 12 in right field and three in left field. Last Year: Spent the entire season at Triple-A Omaha where he batted.303 with 19 home runs and 81 RBI in 103 games ranked ninth in the Pacific Coast League in RBI, slugging percentage (.514) and OPS (.878) hit.348 with RISP. 48 RYON HEALY Current Streak: 10 games (19 for 42) Houston Series: 1-4, r, hr, rbi Last Road Trip: 14-30, 9 r, 4 2b, 2 hr, 7 rbi, 3 bb, hbp, 5 so Extended his hitting streak to 10 games last night, his second hitting streak of 10 or more games this year (14, Aug ) is 19-for-42 (.452) with four doubles, four home runs, 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and eight multiple hit games during his current streak. Is batting.382 (26-for-68) with 14 runs, five home runs and 13 RBI in 17 games in September ranks second in the American League in batting this month, tied for second in on-base percentage (.425) and tied for third in runs (14) and hits (26). Leads AL rookies in hits (69) since the All-Star Break, is tied for the lead in runs (31), ranks second in doubles (16) and home runs (11) and tied for second in RBI (30) overall, he ranks seventh among AL rookies in home runs (11), tied for seventh in doubles (16), tied for eighth in RBI (30) and tied for ninth in hits (69). Is hitting.368 (28-for-76) in the seventh inning or later. OAKLAND A S MOST HOME RUNS, FIRST 60 GAMES OF CAREER 22 Mark McGwire (22) 14 Jose Canseco (15) 12 Yoenis Céspedes (12) 11 Ryon Healy 11 Chris Carter (11) 11 Wayne Gross (11) number in parentheses indicates total after 61 games Was selected from Triple-A Nashville July 15 (first day after the All-Star Break) and has started 60 of the A s 61 games since then at third base. Has made both his Major League and Triple-A debut this year hit.338 at Double-A Midland and was promoted to Nashville May 17 batted.318 with the Sounds and combined to hit.326 with 14 home runs and 64 RBI in 85 games was tied for fifth in all of minor league baseball in extra base hits (46) at the time of his promotion. Last Year: Spent the entire season at Midland in his Double-A debut and was named to the Texas League Postseason All-Star Team after hitting.302 with 10 home runs and 62 RBI in 124 games.

6 63 BRUCE MAXWELL Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 3) Houston Series: 1-3, r, hr, rbi, so Last Road Trip: 5-15, 3 r, 3 rbi, 2 bb, 4 so Hit his first Major League home run last night, a solo shot off Brad Peacock in the second inning. Is 13-for-31 (.419) over his last 10 games after going 4-for-32 (.125) over his first 13 contests. Has 11 RBI over his last 14 games after driving in no runs over his first nine contests. Is batting.304 (14-for-46) with all 11 of his RBI against right-handed pitching,.176 (3-for-17) against lefties. Went 0-for-1 with a walk Sunday to snap his hitting streak at a career high seven games went 12-for-27 (.444) with seven RBI and four multiple hit games during the streak the multiple hit games were the first of his career. Was selected from Triple-A Nashville July 23 and has appeared in 23 games since then, including 18 starts at catcher. Opponents have been successful in each of their six stolen base attempts off him tossed out 30-of-77 (39.0%) at Nashville. Batted.321 with a career-high 10 home runs and 41 RBI in 60 games with Nashville added 24 walks for a.393 on-base percentage and slugged.539 made all 60 of his appearances at catcher had not played above Double-A prior to this year. Last Year: Spent the entire season at Double-A Midland where he batted.243 with two home runs and 48 RBI in 96 games led Texas League catchers with a.997 fielding percentage and tossed out 19-of-86 (22.1%) attempted base stealers. 29 MATT MCBRIDE Current Streak: 0 for 2 Texas Series: DNP Last Road Trip: DNP Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville September 2 for his fourth stint with the A s this year and is 0-for-3 in three games since his return has not played since Sept. 10 against Seattle. Is 7-for-25 (.280) against left-handed pitchers, 2-for-17 (.118) against right-handers. Has appeared in 14 games at catcher (11 starts) and opponents have been successful in all seven of their stolen base attempts off him has also made one appearance in right field and one at first base. Was originally selected by Oakland April 27 but did not appear in a game before being optioned on April 29 also had stints from May and July Hit.296 in 26 games with the Sounds following his July 26 option from Oakland appeared in 46 games at catcher, 12 in right field, nine in left field and one at first base his complete 2016 statistics with Nashville: Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Spent most of the season at Triple-A Albuquerque and batted.328 with 12 home runs and 49 RBI in 78 games...was promoted to Colorado Aug. 12 and hit.167 with no RBI in 20 games before he was outrighted to Albuquerque Sept MAX MUNCY Current Streak: 0 for 2 Texas Series: 0-1, so Last Road Trip: 1-3, 2 r, bb, 2 so Is 3-for-10 (.300) with four walks over his last seven games to snap a career-high 0-for-15 streak is now batting.140 (8-for-57) over his last 26 games. Has made each of his 34 starts this year and all 60 in his career against right-handed pitchers is 1-for-5 (.200) against left-handed pitchers this year and has just seven career plate appearances against south paws. Has made 19 starts at second base, 13 in right field and one at third base has also appeared in three games in left field had never played second base or outfield in the majors prior to this year. Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville July 25 for his third stint with the A s this year and is 12-for-75 (.160) in 33 games, including 22 starts (19 at second base, three in right field), since his return. Hit.251 with eight home runs and 26 RBI in 64 games with the Sounds also walked 35 times for a.360 on-base percentage appeared in 28 games in left field, 13 at third base, eight in right field, three at first base and three at second base. Last Year: Made both his Triple-A and Major League debut in his fourth professional season batted.206 with 3 HR and 9 RBI in 45 games over four stints with Oakland and.274 with 4 HR and 35 RBI in 60 games with Nashville. 22 RENATO NUÑEZ Current Streak: 0 for 2 Texas Series: 1-4, rbi, so Last Road Trip: 1-9, rbi, 2 so Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville Sept. 12 and is 1-for-9 (.111) in five games since then, including two starts at designated hitter. Drove in his first run Sunday at Texas on a fielder choice in the sixth inning recorded his first Major League hit Friday night against the Rangers, a sixth-inning single against Cole Hamels. Went 5-for-21 (.238) with three home runs and 10 RBI in five games for Nashville in the Pacific Coast League Semifinals the RBI were the most in a playoff series in Sounds history. Was originally signed by the A s as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela on July 2, Is a.265 hitter with 98 home runs and 387 RBI in 568 games in six seasons in the minors. Tied for sixth in the PCL in home runs (23) and tied for 10th in RBI (75) appeared in 89 games at third base and 12 in left field led PCL third baseman in errors (21) his complete 2016 statistics with Nashville: Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Made his Double-A debut with Midland and spent the entire season with the RockHounds, batting.249 with 17 home runs and 75 RBI in 133 games added 105 walks for a.388 on-base percentage ranked second in the minors in walks. 13 MATT OLSON Current Streak: 0 for 6 Houston Series: 0-2, bb Last Road Trip: 0-4, r, 3 bb, so Was selected from Triple-A Nashville Sept. 12 and has appeared in four games, including two starts at first base. Is 0-for-6 but has four walks for a.400 on-base percentage. Hit.263 with four walks, a home run and three RBI in five games for Nashville in the Pacific Coast League Semifinals. Was originally selected as a compensation pick following the first round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft was drafted as compensation for the loss of free agent David DeJesus is the first player drafted by the A s out of high school to reach the majors with Oakland since Trevor Cahill (2nd round in 2006, debut in 2009) and the first non-pitcher since Eric Chavez (1st round 1996, debut in 1998). Is a.246 career hitter with 103 home runs and 370 RBI in 586 games in five seasons in the minors also has 384 walks for a.364 on-base percentage. Tied for third in the Pacific Coast League in doubles (34), ranked fifth in walks (71), tied for sixth in extra base hits (52) and ninth in strikeouts (132) hit 16 of his 17 home run off right-handers appeared in 81 games in right field and 49 at first base his complete 2016 statistics with Nashville: Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Made his Double-A debut with Midland and spent the entire season with the RockHounds, batting.249 with 17 home runs and 75 RBI in 133 games added 105 walks for a.388 on-base percentage ranked second in the minors in walks. 18 CHAD PINDER Current Streak: 0 for 1 Texas Series: DNP Last Road Trip: 1-4, 2 so Was selected from Triple-A Nashville August 19 and has appeared in 14 games since then, including 10 starts (seven at second base, three at shortstop). Is 1-for-11 (.091) over his last six games after going 5-for-26 (.192) over his first eight contests. Was selected by the A s in the Competitive Balance Round B of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft and is a.280 career hitter with 45 home runs and 200 RBI in 360 minor league games over four professional seasons. Had spent the entire season at Nashville where he was making his Triple-A debut was leading the Sounds in runs scored (72) at the time of his promotion appeared in 98 games at shortstop and four at second base his complete 2016 statistics with Nashville: Nashville (AAA) Last Year: Was named Texas League Player of the Year and A s Organizational Player of the Year spent the entire season at Double-A Midland, hitting.317 with 15 home runs and 86 RBI in 117 games. 10 MARCUS SEMIEN Current Streak: 0 for 6 Houston Series: 0-3 Last Road Trip: 8-30, 5 r, 2 2b, 3 hr, 14 rbi, 4 bb, 10 so, gidp Is batting.185 (12-for-65) in September, but has 14 RBI, which is tied for ninth in the American League. Has 14 RBI in his last eight games after driving in eight runs over his previous 47 contests. Hit three home runs on the last road trip to snap a season-high 28-game homerless streak now has 26 home runs for the season, which ranks second among Major League shortstops (Story, COL 27) and fifth in Athletics history among shortstops. Of his last 24 hits, 14 have gone for extra bases (11 doubles, three home runs). Has started games at every spot in the order this year except clean-up. Leads the majors with nine home runs batting ninth, which ties the Athletics franchise record (Hernandez, 2000) 13 have come with two strikes, which is tied for fourth in the AL. Has committed 12 errors in his last 59 games after making eight in his first 88 contests has 20 errors for the season, which are the most among Major League shortstops. Is batting.202 (18-for-89) in 23 games since he was reinstated from the paternity list Aug. 26 was placed on the PL August 24 and missed three games for the birth of his son, Isaiah those are the only three games he has missed all season. MOST HOME RUNS, ATHLETICS SHORTSTOP 34 Miguel Tejada, Miguel Tejada, Miguel Tejada, Miguel Tejada, Marcus Semien, 2016 Has career highs in runs (67), doubles (24), home runs (26), RBI (70) and walks (47) his 130 strikeouts are two short of his high of 132 from last year. Last Year: Batted.257 with 15 home runs and 45 RBI in a team-leading 155 games in his first full season in the majors committed a Major League leading and Oakland record 35 errors tied for second among AL shortstops in home runs.