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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 (66-88) VS. TEXAS RANGERS (92-63) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 OAKLAND ALAMEDA COLISEUM 1:05 P.M. PDT RHP JHAREL COTTON (1-0, 1.50) VS. RHP COLBY LEWIS (6-3, 3.40) CSNCA A S RADIO NETWORK (95.7 FM THE GAME) EN ESPAÑOL (KIQI 1010 AM) ABOUT THE A S: Have lost the first five games of the homestand after going 6-1 on the last road trip the five-game losing streak matches the A s second longest of the season the season-high is seven (June 3-11) are a season-high tying 22 games under.500 (also on Sept. 11) are (.429), which is the third worst record in the American League it is one game ahead of last year (65-89, lost game 155) 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 fifth place in the AL West and trail first place Texas by a season-high 25½ games that is the A s largest deficit in the West since Sept. 27, 1997 when they were 26 games behind Seattle have not been more than 26 games out of first place since finishing the 1979 season 34 games back of California also finished fifth last year have finished in last place in consecutive seasons just once in Oakland history ( ) have been in fourth or worse every day since June 3 have spent 133 of 170 days this year in fourth or worst (66 days in fourth, 19 days tied for fourth and 48 days in fifth). HOME AND AWAY: The A s are 0-5 on the final homestand of the season against Houston (0-3) and Texas (0-2) have never gone winless on a homestand of four or more games in Oakland history the last time it happened in Athletics history was in Kansas City from Aug , 1956 (0-6 vs. Cleveland and Chicago) are (.413) at home for the season, which is the second worst home record in the American League a loss today would give the A s their second OAKLAND A S WORST HOME RECORDS.383 (31-50) (33-47) (34-47) (24-32) (35-46) (35-46) 1977 worst home record in Oakland history (31-50 in 1979) and a win would match last years home record for second worst 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 have lost each of their last eight home games, which matches the longest home losing streak by an A s team over the last 34 years (May 3-22, 1994 and April 8-May 1, 2001) it is tied for fourth longest in Oakland history have not lost more than eight consecutive home games since a nine-game streak from June 4-20, 1982 the longest season-ending home losing streak in Oakland history is five games in 1978 are batting.234 (613-for-2623) and are averaging 3.51 (281 r in 80 g) runs per game at home compared to.258 with 4.62 runs per game on the road will finish last in the AL in runs scored at home and currently have the lowest batting average the runs per game are currently tied for second fewest in Oakland history (3.23 in 1979, 3.51 in 1978, 3.57 in 1968, 3.73 in 1972) and the.234 batting average is third lowest (.225 in 1979,.229 in 1989,.235 in 2012,.236 in 1977,.236 in 1972,.239 in 1971) 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 leave following the game today for the final road trip of the season, a seven-game trip to Los Angeles-AL (three games) and Seattle (four games) 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. OFFENSE: The A s have been shut out in back-to-back games for the first time since Aug , 2014 at Los Angeles (AL) it marks first time they have been blanked in back-to-back games on the same homestand since June 15-16, 1993 against Chicago have been shut out 11 times this year, which is tied for second most in the American League have scored eight runs in five games on the homestand after averaging 9.3 runs per game in seven games on the last road trip are batting.158 (25-for-158) on the homestand after hitting.311 on the trip rank last in the AL in runs (623), on-base percentage (.304) and slugging percentage (.394) 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, ) the.304 on-base percentage is currently tied for third lowest in Oakland history are also last in the AL in hit by pitches (33), second in fewest strikeouts (1087), fewest stolen bases (48) and fewest sacrifice hits (13), third in lowest batting average (.246) and fewest walks (421) and fourth in fewest home runs (161) and fewest extra base hits (431) the 13 sacrifice hits are currently the fewest in Athletics history the record is 14 last year are on pace for 443 walks, which would be second fewest in Oakland history in a non-strike season (433 in 1978, 472 in 1968). PITCHING: The A s compiled a 3.55 ERA over the first 27 games through May 2, a 5.09 ERA over an 82-game stretch from May 3 to Aug. 5 and a 4.00 ERA (177 er in ip) over the last 45 contests have a 4.50 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 1131 strikeouts, which is third fewest in the AL but sixth most in Athletics history (1136 in 2012 is fifth, 1160 in 2011 is fourth) have allowed 174 home runs, which is third fewest in the AL however, it is sixth most in Oakland history (205 in 1996, 197 in 1997, 179 in 1998, 177 in 1982, 176 in 1987) have 68 wild pitches, which is third most in the AL and tied for third most in Oakland history (72 in 1979, 71 in 1989, 68 in 1998) have the third highest opponents batting average in the AL (.263). STARTING PITCHING: A s starting pitchers are 8-10 with a 3.51 ERA (64 er in ip) over the last 30 games are with a 4.82 ERA (448 er in ip) for the season the innings pitched are the fewest in the American League 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 second fewest in the AL have not won fewer than 47 games since 1997 when they had 29 rank second in the AL in most losses (65) and are third in highest ERA (4.82) have not finished with an ERA above 4.76 since 1999 (4.96). SCORING MARGIN: The A s are (.474) in games decided by three runs or fewer compared to (.351) in games decided by four or more runs 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 (.469) in one-run games and rank fourth in the AL in one-run decisions (49) and losses have a run differential of -101, which is second worst in the AL (Minnesota, -168) 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 A. Alcantara, Triggs and Wendelken who are out for the season) have employed an Oakland record tying 12 rookie pitchers (2009, 2012, 2015) and they have a combined 208 games pitched, which is third most in Oakland history (319 in 2012, 232 in 2009) rookie pitchers have made 59 starts, including 13 of the last 18 have used 19 rookies overall and have had at least three rookies in the starting lineup (including the pitcher) in each of the last 22 games started a season-high six rookies Monday night have started five or more rookies nine times this year and four or more 26 times have used the disabled list an Oakland-record 27 times and those players have combined to miss an Oakland-record 1711 games (63.4 games per stint) currently have 13 players on the DL, including 11 on the 60-day DL. A s vs. RANGERS: The A s have lost the season series for the second time in the last three years as they trail 8-10 entering the final game today went 4-5 in Texas and are 4-5 in Oakland are against Texas over the last five years are all-time against the Texas Rangers that breaks down to in Oakland and in Texas are at Globe Life Park have an all-time record of against the Rangers/Senators franchise. TODAY S TIDBITS Khris Davis 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 leads AL rookies in hits (70) since the All-Star Break, ranks second in doubles (16) and home runs (11), tied for second in runs (31) and third in RBI (31) 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 Thomas and Swisher had 74 in THIS DATE IN A S HISTORY In 1987 Mark McGwire s ninth inning game tying homer breaks Reggie Jackson s Oakland home run record as it is his 48 th of the year he would go on to hit a Major League rookie record 49 home runs in 1990 Dave Stewart tosses a five-hit shutout at Kansas City to win his 22 nd game and clinch the A s third consecutive AL West title. PITCHING PROBABLES Mon., Sept. 26 at Los Angeles (AL) LHP Sean Manaea (6-9, 4.03) vs. RHP Jered Weaver (12-12, 5.20) 7:05 CSNCA/95.7 FM The Game Tue., Sept. 27 at Los Angeles (AL) RHP Daniel Mengden (2-8, 5.74) vs. RHP Ricky Nolasco (7-14, 4.60) 7:05 CSNCA/95.7 FM The Game Wed., Sept. 28 at Los Angeles (AL) LHP Ross Detwiler (2-3, 5.09) vs. RHP Alex Meyer (1-2, 5.91) 7:05 CSNCA/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: Jharel Cotton (1-0, 1.50 ERA) FIVE INNINGS OR MORE, ONE EARNED RUN OR FEWER: Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville September 7 and is scheduled to make his fourth start of the season and his career has allowed one earned run in each of his first three starts and has tossed at least five innings in each outing joins John Henry Johnson (April 10-23, 1978) and Rich Harden (July 21-31, 2003) as the only pitchers in Oakland history to begin their career with three consecutive outings of five innings or more and one earned run or fewer since the earned run became an official stat in 1913, no A s pitcher has started his career with a four-game streak. STARTING PITCHERS: Cotton is scheduled to make his fourth start today and all 14 of the starting pitchers the A s have employed this year have made at least four starts the 14 pitchers with four or more starts are tied for the most in modern Major League history (since 1900) the A s will become the fifth team to do it, joining Cincinnati (2003), Pittsburgh (1996), Cleveland (1993) and Baltimore (1955) Cotton is one of 14 different starting pitchers the A s have used, which is second most in the American League (Los Angeles, 15) and tied for second most in Oakland history (1977 and 2009) the record is (16 in 1983). FIRST START: He was the winning pitcher in his Major League debut, a 4-1 A s win over Los Angeles (AL) September 7 in Oakland became the 16th pitcher in Oakland history to win his debut tossed 6.1 innings and allowed two hits to become the first Athletics pitcher with more than six innings and two hits or fewer in his debut since Porter Vaughan on June 16, 1940 (7.0 ip, 2 h) his 6.1 innings were the most by an A s pitcher in his debut since Rich Harden tossed 7.0 innings on July 21, 2003 at Kansas City retired the side in order in each of the first three innings to become the fourth pitcher in Oakland history to retire at least each of the first nine batters he faced in his career (12, Jay Marshall in 2007; 9, Billy Taylor in 1994; 9, Dave Beard in 1980) struck out Cowart to end the second inning for his first strikeout allowed a leadoff single to Simmons in the fourth inning for his first hit surrendered his only run on a leadoff home run by Cron in the seventh. SECOND START: He had a no decision in the A s 5-4 win at Kansas City on September 13 allowed three runs but only one was earned is the seventh starting pitcher in Oakland history to allow one earned run or fewer in each of his first two Major League games (last: Vin Mazzaro in 2009) allowed two unearned runs in the fourth inning when a two-out error by Marcus Semien was followed by a two-run single by Orlando Escobar added a RBI single in the fifth and Cotton was relieved by Hendriks with two outs in the fifth and the A s trailing 3-1 Oakland scored four times in the eighth for the win. LAST START: He had a no decision in the A s 4-2 loss to Houston on Monday in Oakland retired 18 of the 20 batters he faced in his six innings of work yielded a one-out home run to Gattis in the second inning and a two-out single to Correa in the fourth left with a 2-1 lead but the bullpen allowed a run in the eighth for the blown save and Madson allowed two runs in the ninth for the loss. COTTON S 2016 STARTS WITH OAKLAND Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT Sept. 7 Los Angeles (AL) 4-1 W Sept. 13 at Kansas City Sept. 19 Houston COTTON vs. TEXAS: Is making his first career appearance and start. COTTON S CAREER MATCHUPS VS. TEXAS Player Bat AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Has no match-ups MINORS: Began the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and went 8-5 with a 4.90 ERA in 22 games, including 16 starts was one of three players traded to the A s on Aug. 1 in exchange for Rich Hill and Josh Reddick was assigned to Triple-A Nashville where he went 3-1 with a 2.82 ERA in six starts combined with both clubs for an 11-6 record and a 4.31 ERA in 28 games, 22 starts led the Pacific Coast League, ranked second in Triple-A and tied for 12th in all of minor league baseball with a career-high 155 strikeouts also led the PCL in opponents batting average (.214), tied for the league lead in shutouts (2), tied for second in complete games (2) and tied for 10th in wins (11) surrendered 20 home runs, which tied for fourth most was 10-4 with a 3.94 ERA in his 22 starts compared to 1-2 with a 9.00 ERA in his six relief appearances. OPPONENTS BATTING: Allowed a.214 opponents batting average, including.192 (38-for-198) against left-handed hitters compared to.229 (70-for-306) against right-handers yielded 16 of his 20 home runs to righties 13 were solo shots allowed a.198 batting average and.239 on-base percentage to batters leading off an inning opponents hit.310 with runners in scoring position with Oklahoma City,.208 with Nashville. ALMOST PERFECT: Came within one out of a perfect game for Nashville on Aug. 9 in a 3-0 win at Round Rock retired each of the first 26 batters he faced before allowing a two-out triple to Doug Bernier then struck out Drew Robinson for his 12th strikeout of the game it was his second complete game and shutout of the season was named PCL Pitcher of the Week for the second time (also May 23-29). THIS AND THAT: Was 9-4 with a 3.27 ERA in 21 games at night compared to 222 with a 7.84 ERA in seven games during the day Oklahoma City was 7-9 in his starting assignments, Nashville was 5-1 tossed six innings or fewer in 18 of his 22 starts walked two batters or fewer in 16 starts had more strikeouts than innings pitched 15 times hit.140 (3-for-20) with a run, triple, three RBI, a walk, eight strikeouts and a sacrifice hit with Oklahoma City HIGHLIGHTS: Tossed a complete game shutout in a five-inning rainshortened 4-0 win over Memphis April 19 allowed two hits and one walk while striking out six also picked up the win in his next start on April 24 at Iowa to improve to 2-1 with a 5.49 ERA the pitched in relief in each of his next six appearances from April 29 to May 15 (1-2, 9.00 ERA) returned to the starting rotation for good on May 23 at Fresno and went 3-0 with a 2.57 ERA and.144 opponents batting average over his first five starts following his return was named Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May after going 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in two starts surrendered just four hits in 10.0 innings and struck out 15 including 10 strikeouts in the game at Fresno picked up the win in his first start with Nashville on Aug. 4 at Colorado Springs allowing one run in 6.0 innings in a 5-4 win. COTTON S 2016 MINOR LEAGUE APPEARANCES Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT with Oklahoma City April 8 at Nashville 1-2 (11) April 13 at Memphis 1-8 L April 19 Memphis 4-0 (6) W April 24 at Iowa 13-5 W *April 29 at Omaha 5-3 (12) April Totals (5 games, 4 starts) *May 2 New Orleans 2-3 (10) L *May 5 New Orleans *May 7 at Colorado Springs 4-3 W *May 11 at Round Rock *May 15 Las Vegas 7-9 L May 23 at Fresno May 29 at Sacramento 4-1 W May Totals (7 games, 2 starts) June 3 Iowa June 9 Nashville (G#1) 5-3 (7) W June 14 Omaha 6-3 W June 20 at New Orleans 1-4 L June 26 Iowa 5-6 (8) June Totals (5 games, 5 starts) July 1 at Nashville 9-6 W July 7 Omaha July 17 at Reno 2-6 L July 23 New Orleans 4-3 W July 28 at Memphis (G#2) 5-6 (7) July Totals (5 games, 5 starts) OKLAHOMA CITY (22 G, 16 GS) with Nashville Aug. 4 at Colorado Springs 5-4 W Aug. 9 at Round Rock 3-0 W Aug. 15 Reno 2-3 L Aug. 21 at Omaha Aug. 26 at Memphis 2-1 W August Totals (5 games, 5 starts) Sept. 1 Iowa NASHVILLE (6 G, 6 GS) MINOR TOTALS (28 G, 22 GS) *indicates relief appearance CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the 2012 draft and went with a 3.77 ERA in 94 games, 59 starts, over his five seasons in the Los Angeles organization was traded to the A s with Frankie Montas and Grant Holmes for Rich Hill and Josh Reddick on Aug. 1, 2016 is with a 3.68 ERA in 100 games, 65 starts, overall has 499 career strikeouts in innings (10.05 per nine innings). COTTON 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 COTTON S CAREER HIGHS Low Hit CG: None IP: 6.1, 9/7/16 vs. LAA Fewest IP, GS: 5.2, 9/13/16 at KC H: 7, 9/13/16 at KC R: 3, 9/13/16 at KC ER: 1 (three times), last: 9/19/16 vs. HOU BB: 2, 9/7/16 vs. LAA SO: 6, 9/19/16 vs. HOU HR: 1 (twice), last: 9/19/16 vs. HOU Pitches: 103, 9/13/16 at KC Win Streak: 1, 9/7/16 to present Loss Streak: None Scoreless Streak: 6.0, 9/7/16 Complete Games: None Shutouts: None TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER LHP Sean Manaea (6-9, 4.03 ERA): Has a win and has not allowed a run in 11.0 innings over his last two starts after missing 15 days with a strained left rhomboid ranks second among American League rookies in strikeouts (116), innings pitched (131.2) and games started (22) and tied for sixth in wins (6) the strikeouts are tied for seventh most in Oakland history by a rookie is 3-4 with a 2.78 ERA and.225 opponents batting average in 11 games since the All-Star Break after going 3-5 with a 5.24 ERA and.278 opponents average in 12 games before the break his post break ERA ranks sixth in the AL (min. 60 ip) had a no decision in his last start, a 2-1 A s loss to Houston in 10 innings on Tuesday (6.0 ip, 3 h, 2 bb, 7 so) now has a career-high 12.2 inning scoreless streak was the losing pitcher in his only career start against Los Angeles, a 5-4 A s loss at Anaheim on Aug. 2 (5.2 ip, 6 h, 5 r, 4 er, 3 bb, 4 so).

3 ATHLETICS BULLPEN BRIEFS TEAM 25-23, 4.00 ERA (235 er in ip) Saves/Opportunities: 41-for-62 (66.1%) The A s bullpen has allowed 16 runs over the last nine games (27.2 ip, 5.20 ERA)...has a 4.00 ERA (235 er in ip) for the season, which is fifth highest in the American League. Has tossed innings, which is second most in the AL, the most by A s relievers since 2009 when they pitched innings and seventh most in Oakland history. Has allowed 63-of-235 (26.8%) inherited runners to score, which is the second best percentage in the AL and fifth best in the majors. Ranks fifth in the AL in strikeouts (502), opponents on-base percentage (.309) and walks per nine innings (3.11)...ranks third in most blown saves (21), fourth in most wild pitches (32) and fifth in most walks (183) and most losses (23). MOST INNINGS PITCHED, OAKLAND RELIEVERS First batters faced are 101-for-435 (.232) with 32 walks (.282 on-base percentage)...is tied for the fewest first batter home runs in the AL (6), ranks second in slugging percentage (.329) and fourth in batting average and on-base percentage. 61 RHP JOHN AXFORD Last Outing: 9/23 vs. Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-9 Inherited Runners/Scored: 16/8 First Hitters: 18-63, 3 bb Has not allowed an earned run in 19 of his last 22 games for a 2.38 ERA (6 er in 22.2 ip) dating back to July 26. Is tied for sixth among American League relievers in wins (6)...is tied for second in most blown saves (7) and ranks third in most walks (30). Has allowed 11 of his 29 runs (5.1 ip, ERA) over innings three through six has a 2.83 ERA (18 er in 57.1 ip) from the seventh inning on. Has a.316 (18-for-57) opponents batting average with runners in scoring position, including.400 (12-for-30) with RISP and two outs. Is 0-2 with a blown save and 5.63 ERA (5 er in 8.0 ip) in nine games against the Rangers. 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: 9/24 vs. Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-1 Inherited Runners/Scored: 12/3 First Hitters: 4-29, 2 bb Has a 7.13 ERA (14 er in 17.2 ip) over his last 14 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 6.49 ERA (19 er in 26.1 ip) in 19 games at home. Is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA (3 er in 7.0 ip) in six games against Texas. Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville July 19 for his fifth stint with the A s this year and has a 5.06 ERA (15 er in 26.2 ip) in 19 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: 9/20 vs. Houston (L, 1.0 ip, 2 h, 1 r, 1 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 4-5 Inherited Runners/Scored: 17/5 First Hitters: 11-37, 4 bb Was reinstated from the disabled list Sept. 2 and has a 1.69 ERA (1 er in 5.1 ip) in six games since his return. Has a.217 opponents batting average...that includes a.167 (9-for-54) average against left-handed hitters,.253 (19-for-75) against right-handers. Has a 1.10 ERA (2 er in 16.1 ip) in 19 games on the road, a 4.12 ERA (9 er in 19.2 ip) in 22 games at home. His five home runs allowed match his career-high (also in 2014). 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 a 1.93 ERA (1 er in 4.2 ip) in five games against the Rangers. 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 MOST GAMES PITCHED, games in the month of September. OAKLAND A S ROOKIES 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 third best percentage in the American League...the inherited runners rank second in the AL and tied for fifth in the majors. Leads AL rookies, is tied for fourth among rookies in Oakland history and tied for eighth among all AL pitchers in games pitched (67). 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) Ranks second among AL relievers in opponents on-base percentage (.212), fifth in innings (71.1) and 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) and tied for eighth in most home runs allowed (10). Opponents are 5-for-65 (.077) with runners in scoring position, including 3-for-37 (.081) with RISP and two outs. Is 1-0 with a 2.16 ERA (2 er in 8.1 ip) and has converted 1-of-2 save opportunities in seven games against the Rangers. 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: 9/24 vs. Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 2 h, 1 r, 1 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-1 Inherited Runners/Scored: 32/5 First Hitters: 12-49, bb Had his seven-game, 7.0-inning scoreless streak snapped yesterday... however, has not allowed an earned run in 17 of his last 20 games for a 2.11 ERA (5 er in 21.1 ip) dating back to Aug. 7. Has allowed 5-of-32 (15.6%) inherited runners to score, which is the fourth best percentage in the American League. Opponents are batting that includes.232 (22-for-95) against lefthanded hitters,.300 (45-for-150) against right-handers. Has a 1.66 ERA (7 er in 38.0 ip) in 29 games at night, a 7.23 ERA (19 er in 23.2 ip) in 21 games during the day. Has a 2.18 ERA (11 er in 45.1 ip) in 39 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 66 strikeouts are five short of his career-high of 71 from last year. Has a 2.45 ERA (2 er in 7.1 ip) in seven games against the Rangers. 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 tied for 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 1-2 with an 8.59 ERA (7 er in 7.1 ip) and has converted 2-of-5 save opportunities in seven games against Texas. 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: 9/24 vs. Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-3 Inherited Runners/Scored: 1/1 First Hitters: 5-16 Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville July 21 for his fourth stint with the A s this year and is 1-3 with a 3.69 ERA (19 er in 46.1 ip) in 14 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 3.82 ERA (13 er in 30.2 ip) in 16 relief appearances. Has issued just six walks in 62.0 innings, an average of 0.87 walks per nine innings...that is the second lowest mark in the majors among pitchers with 40 or more innings pitched (Kershaw, LAD 0.63)...has struck out just 24, an average of 3.48 per nine innings, which is the lowest in the majors using the 40.0 innings minimum. Has a 4.50 ERA (3 er in 6.0 ip) in four games against the Rangers. 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. 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 Sept. 15 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 not faced Texas in his career. 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: 9/23 vs. Texas (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 1 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-0 Inherited Runners/Scored: 6/4 First Hitters: 0-8, 3 bb Was selected from Triple-A Nashville Aug. 7 and has a 3.22 ERA (8 er in 22.1 ip) in 12 games since then. Has tossed more than one inning in seven of his 12 appearances, including two or more innings five times. His appearance on Friday was his first against Texas since June 13, has a ERA (5 er in 4.1 ip) in four games in his career against the Rangers. 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 17 YONDER ALONSO Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 3) Texas Series: 1-4, so Homestand: 2-11, 2b, bb, 2 so Is batting.302 (16-for-53) in September. Has made 111 of his 125 starts against right-handed pitchers is batting.260 (102-for-392) with six of his seven home runs against righties,.203 (12-for-59) against lefties. Is hitting.295 (57-for-193) with six of his seven home runs with runners on base compared to.221 (57-for-258) with the bases empty has hit 19 of his 39 career home runs with runners on base. Is batting.212 (45-for-212) at home,.289 (69-for-239) on the road. that is second best in Oakland history (McGwire,.9969 in 1991). to.231 (68-for-295) in innings 1-6. home run and 18 RBI over his first 74 contests. All seven of his home runs have come in night games. Ranks third among AL first baseman with a.9965 fielding percentage Has a.295 (46-for-156) average in the seventh inning or later compared Is 7-for-11 (.636) with 13 RBI with the bases loaded the batting average is the best in the majors and tied for third best in Oakland history. Has six home runs and 35 RBI over his last 74 games after tallying one His seven home runs are third fewest in Oakland history among players with 400 or more plate appearances as a first baseman they are the fewest since Bruce Bochte had six in 459 plate appearances in Has matched his career high in runs (50) his.366 slugging percentage is his lowest since slugging.276 in 22 games in his first season in 2010 his two home runs are two short of his high (9 in 2012), his 148 games are seven short of his best (155 in 2012) and his 53 RBI are nine short of his high (62 in 2012). 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: 1 game (1 for 4) Texas Series: 1-7, 2b, bb, 3 so Homestand: 1-11, 2b, bb, 4 so Is 1-for-7 over the last two games after missing the previous two games due to illness is now 1-for-11 over his last three games 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. Ranks fourth in the American League in home runs (40), eighth in strikeouts (158) and tied for 10th in RBI (99). 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 (43 in 2000) needs one more RBI to become the 17th player in Oakland history with 100 the last is Frank Thomas, who had 114 RBI in Is batting.344 (21-for-61) with 10 home runs and 24 RBI in 17 games against Texas the home runs are the most by any player against the Texas Rangers and are tied for second most by any player against the Rangers/Senators franchise (Mickey Mantle, 11 in 1961) they are the most by any Oakland player against any team the RBI are tied for second most by any player against Texas (Bret Boone, 27 in 2001) and are tied for second most in Oakland history by any player against any team is a.338 (22-for-65) career hitter against the Rangers with 11 HR and 25 RBI in 18 games. Has hit 23 of his home runs against AL West competition, which are the most by an Athletic against a division foe since Mc- Gwire set the record with 26 in Has 21 home runs and 44 RBI in 62 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 tied for second most in the majors (Dozier, MIN 28) they are tied for third most in Oakland history and are the most since Eric Chavez also had 21 in Is batting.272 (94-for-346) and is tied for second in the majors with 29 home runs at night compared to.211 (39-for-185) during the day has the third best night home run total in Athletics history behind Jose Canseco (33 in 1991) and Mark McGwire (30 in 1996). Has hit 25 of his home runs as a left fielder, which is second most among AL left fielders (Upton, DET 27) they are sixth most in Oakland history by a left fielder and are the most 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 19 home runs at home, which are the most by an Athletic in the Coliseum since Jack Cust had 20 in Was named AL Co-Player of the Week Monday 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. ATHLETICS BATTING NOTES 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, Khris Davis, ATHLETICS MOST HOME RUNS VS. ONE TEAM, SEASON 13 Jimmie Foxx, 1932 vs. DET 12 Gus Zernial, 1951 vs. STL 11 Gus Zernial, 1953 vs. DET 10 Khris Davis, 2016 vs. TEX 10 Jimmie Foxx, 1933 vs. NYY 10 Jimmie Foxx, 1932 vs. NYY 10 Jimmie Foxx, 1932 vs. BOS OAKLAND A S MOST RBI VS. ONE TEAM, SEASON 27 Sal Bando, 1969 vs. SEA 24 Khris Davis, 2016 vs. TEX 24 Reggie Jackson, 1974 vs. TEX 22 Miguel Tejada, 2001 vs. TEX 22 Sal Bando, 1969 vs. CAL Homered twice a week ago today against Texas it was his fifth multihomer game of the season and the 11th of his career the second home run off Keone Kela in the eighth inning was the 100th of his career. Has appeared exclusively in left field on defense, where he has committed five errors in 88 games the errors rank second among AL left fielders (Grossman, MIN 8) and are the most by an A s left fielder since Rickey Henderson also had five in Has career highs in runs (82), hits (133), home runs (40), RBI (99), extra base hits (63), at bats (531) and strikeouts (158) and has matched his best in triples (2) has 143 games and needs one more to match his best (144 in 2016). Leads the A s with 133 hits the last time the team-leader had fewer than 140 hits in a non-strike season was in 1979 when Dave Revering had 136. Has more home runs (40) than walks (37) entering this season, the most home runs by an Athletic with more home runs than walks is 35 by Dave Kingman in 1986 (33 walks) could become just the 20th 40- home run hitter in Major League history to finish with fewer walks than home runs (last: Arenado, 42 HR, 34 BB in 2015 with COL; last AL: Batista, 41 HR, 35 BB in 2000 with TOR). 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 6 Texas Series: 0-4, bb, 2 so Homestand: 2-15, 2b, rbi, bb, 4 so Is 10-for-44 (.227) with seven RBI over his last 14 games after going 7-for-47 (.149) with four RBI over his first 24 contests with the A s Is batting.159 (18-for-113) with three home runs and 11 RBI in 45 games since the All-Star Break after batting.304 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 19 contests before the break. 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 and is batting.187 (17-for-91) in 38 games, including 25 starts (12 in right field, 11 in center field, two in left field), since he was recalled from Triple-A Nashville August 5. Overall he has appeared in 28 games in right field (21 starts), 13 in left field (11 starts) and 13 in center field (11 starts). Hit.269 in 20 games in Kauffman Stadium and is batting.167 (17-for- 102) in 44 games in all other ballparks. Five of his six home runs are solo shots all six have come in losses and all six have come in the fifth inning or later. 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: 0 for 7 Texas Series: 1-8, 2 so Homestand: 2-20, r, hr, 2 rbi, 5 so Is 1-for-16 over his last four games after hitting safely in each of his previous 10 contests went 19-for-42 (.452) with four doubles, four home runs, 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and eight multiple hit games during his hitting streak. Is now batting.340 (48-for-141) with 16 multiple hit games over his last 36 games after hitting.229 over his first 28 contests. Was selected from Triple-A Nashville July 15 (first day after the All-Star Break) and has started 64 of the A s 65 games since then at third base. Leads American League rookies in hits (70) since the All-Star Break, ranks second in doubles (16) and home runs (11), tied for second in runs (31) and third in RBI (31) overall, he ranks seventh among AL rookies in home runs, tied for seventh in doubles and ninth in hits and RBI. Is batting.318 (14-for-44) with nine runs and five multiple hit games in 11 games against Texas. Has improved each month since joining the A s hit.241 with two home runs and seven RBI in July,.303 with four home runs and 10 RBI in August and is batting.321 (27-for-84) with five home runs and 14 RBI in September. Is batting.341 (28-for-82) in the seventh inning or later,.330 (35-for- 106) on the road,.317 (20-for-63) against left-handed pitchers and.304 (48-for-158) at night OAKLAND A S ROOKIE LEADERS (min. 250 PA) BATTING AVERAGE.307 Mitchell Page, Jemile Weeks, Tony Batisa, Ryon Healy, Billy Burns, 2015 SLUGGING PERCENTAGE.618 Mark McGwire, Mitchell Page, Yoenis Céspedes, Ryon Healy, Olmedo Saenz, 1999 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: 0 for 3 Texas Series: 0-2 Homestand: 2-10, r, 2b, hr, 2 rbi, bb, 3 so Is batting.359 (14-for-39) in 14 games in September after hitting.129 over his first 12 games. Has 12 RBI over his last 17 games after driving in no runs over his first nine contests. Is batting.283 (15-for-53) with all 12 of his RBI, all seven of his walks and five of his six extra base hits against right-handed pitching is 3-for- 17 (.176) with a double against lefties. Was selected from Triple-A Nashville July 23 and has played in 26 games in his Major League debut. Has not committed an error in 24 games, including 20 starts, at catcher however, opponents have been successful in each of their seven stolen base attempts off him tossed out 30-of-77 (39.0%) at Nashville. Is batting.333 (14-for-42) at night,.143 (4-for-28) during the day. empty is 5-for-16 (.313) with runners in scoring position. in a game,.357 (10-for-28) after that. a solo shot off Brad Peacock in the second inning. Is hitting.360 (9-for-25) with runners on,.200 (9-for-45) with the bases Has a.190 (8-for-42) average against a pitcher the first time he sees him Hit his first Major League home run last Monday night against Houston, Went 0-for-1 with a walk a week ago today 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. Made his Triple-A debut this year and hit.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 hit.327 with all 10 of his home runs against righthanders,.297 against lefties batted.364 on the road,.277 at home hit.426 with runners in scoring position. 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 3 Texas Series: 0-1 Homestand: 0-1 Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville September 2 for his fourth stint with the A s this year and is 0-for-4 in four games since his return his appearance yesterday was his first since Sept. 10 has not started since July 25 at Texas. Is 7-for-26 (.269) against left-handed pitchers, 2-for-17 (.118) against right-handers. 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 3-25 this is his fourth season in the majors but his 19 games played are his fewest (20 in 2015). Has appeared in 15 games at catcher (11 starts) and opponents have been successful in all seven of their stolen base attempts off him had never caught in the majors prior to this year has also made one appearance in right field and one at first base. Is hitting.267 (4-for-15) on the road,.179 (5-for-28) in Oakland. Is batting.250 (7-for-28) at night,.133 (2-for-15) during the day. Is 4-for-11 (.364) against Texas Batted.267 with seven home runs and 30 RBI in 70 games with Triple-A Nashville appeared in 46 games at catcher, 12 in right field, nine in left field and one at first base hit.336 with five of his seven home runs on the road,.209 at home his complete 2016 statistics with the Sounds: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG OBP 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 Houston Series: 0-0 Last Road Trip: 1-3, 2 r, bb, 2 so Is 3-for-10 (.300) with four walks over his last eight games to snap a career-high 0-for-15 streak is now batting.140 (8-for-57) over his last 27 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. Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville for his third stint on July 25 and is 12-for-75 (.160) in 34 games, including 22 starts (19 at second base, three in right field), since his return. Is batting.191 in 48 games over three stints with the A s this year after hitting.206 in 45 games over four stints with Oakland in his Major League debut last year has 20 walks this year (.315 on-base percentage) after walking just nine times last year (.268 on-base percentage). Has appeared in 21 games (19 starts) at second base, 17 games (13 starts) in right field, three games in left field and one game (one start) at third base made his only error in his one game at third base had never played second base or outfield in the majors prior to this year with Nashville this year, he appeared in 28 games in left field, 13 at third base, eight in right field, three at first base and three at second base. Is batting.273 (12-for-44) during the day,.136 (9-for-66) at night. Is 2-for-27 (.074) with two outs but both of the hits came with runners in scoring position (2-for-7,.286). Is 0-for-10 when putting the first pitch in play this year and 1-for-17 in his career. Is 0-for-7 as a pinch hitter. Hit.251 with eight home runs and 26 RBI in 64 games with Nashville also walked 35 times for a.360 on-base percentage hit.305 on the road,.190 at home. 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 3 Texas Series: 1-4, so Homestand: 1-6, so Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville Sept. 12 and is making his Major League debut has appeared in eight games (six at designated hitter, two as a pinch hitter) and has made four starts (all at designated hitter). Drove in his first run a week ago today at Texas on a fielders choice in the sixth inning. Batted.228 with 23 home runs and 75 RBI in a career-high tying 128 games in his Triple-A debut with Nashville the batting average was a career-low tied for sixth in the Pacific Coast League in home runs (23) and tied for 10th in RBI (75) ranked second in the A s farm system in home runs and fifth in RBI led the Sounds in home runs and RBI. Appeared in 89 games at third base, 27 at designated hitter and 12 in left field led PCL third baseman in errors (21). Hit 15 of his 23 home runs on the road. Went 5-for-21 (.238) with three home runs and 10 RBI in five games for Nashville in the PCL Semifinals the RBI were the most in a playoff series in Sounds history. His complete 2016 statistics with Nashville: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG OBP 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 7 Houston Series: 0-3, bb Last Road Trip: 0-4, r, 3 bb, so Was selected from Triple-A Nashville Sept. 12 and is making his Major League debut has appeared in five games, including two starts at first base. Is 0-for-7 but has four walks for a.364 on-base percentage. Batted.235 with 17 home runs and 60 RBI in 131 games in his Triple-A debut with Nashville added 71 walks for a.335 on-base percentage had a career-low.422 slugging percentage tied for third in the Pacific Coast League in doubles (34), ranked fifth in walks, tied for sixth in extra base hits (52) and ninth in strikeouts (132) led the Sounds in doubles, walks and strikeouts. Appeared in 81 games in right field and 49 at first base had five errors as a right fielder, none as a first baseman. Hit.256 with 16 of his 17 home run off right-handed pitchers,.167 against left-handers had an.830 OPS vs. righties,.512 vs. lefties. Hit.263 with four walks, a home run and three RBI in five games for Nashville in the PCL Semifinals. His complete 2016 statistics with Nashville: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG OBP 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: 3 games (4 for 5) Texas Series: 3-4, 2 2b Homestand: 4-5, 2 r, 3 2b, bb Was selected from Triple-A Nashville August 19 and is making his Major League debut is 5-for-10 (.500) with two runs scored and two walks over his last six games after hitting.156 with no runs and no walks over his first 11 contests. Three of his last four hits are doubles. Has made eight of his 11 starts against left-handed pitchers is batting.280 (7-for-25) against lefties,.176 (3-for-17) against righties. Has appeared in 17 games, including 11 games (eight starts) at second base and six (three starts) at shortstop has committed three errors as a second baseman and none at shortstop appeared in 98 games at shortstop and four at second base with Nashville. Is hitting.385 (5-for-13) with two outs. Is 2-for-4 (.500) with a double as a pinch hitter. Batted.256 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 107 games with Nashville in his Triple-A debut had career highs in runs (72) and strikeouts (108) was a Pacific Coast League Midseason All-Star. Committed 29 errors in 98 games at shortstop for a.931 fielding percentage did not make an error in his four games at second base. 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.