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1 ABOUT THE A S: Have won each of their last four games, which is their longest winning streak since a five-game streak from May 28-June 1 have won seven of the last 11 games after going (.303) over a 33- game stretch from July 29 to Sept. 3 are (.438) for the season, which is the fourth worst record in the American League it is seventh worst in Oakland history after 146 games and is the worst since last year s club was (won game 147) 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 124 of 161 days this year in fourth or worst (61 days in fourth, 18 days tied for fourth and 45 days in fifth). FOUR-GAME SERIES SWEEP: The A s swept a four-game series from Kansas City to start the road trip it was just the A s second sweep in 41 four-game series with the Royals (Sept , 1977 in Oakland) it was their first four-game sweep in Kansas City since July 27-30, 1959 when the Kansas City A s swept a four-game series from the original Washington Senators franchise outscored the Royals to set an Athletics record for margin of victory in a four-game series with 31 the previous mark was 28 (May 22-25, 1911 at Cleveland and Aug. 6-9, 1923 vs. Chicago) the 43 runs were the most in a four-game series in Oakland history and the most since the Philadelphia A s scored 50 runs in a four-game series at Chicago, July 16-19, 1930 according to the Elias Sports Bureau it was the most runs by any team in a series of four or fewer games on the road against the defending World Champions the four-game sweep was the A s first against any team since July 3-6, 2014 against Toronto and their first on the road since August 27-30, 2012 at Cleveland. HOME AND AWAY: The A s are (.437) on the road with one more loss, Oakland will clinch 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 are 4-0 on this seven-game road trip to Kansas City (4-0) and Texas (three games) after going 2-4 on the last road trip to St. Louis (2-1) and Houston (0-3) return home following the game Sunday for the final homestand of the season, a six-game stand against Houston (three games) and Texas (three games) went 3-6 on the last homestand against Boston (1-2), Los Angeles-AL (2-1) and Seattle (0-3) and are (.440) at home that is the second worst home record in the American League 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.257 (643-for-2499) on the road compared to.239 (588-for-2465) at home. OFFENSE: The A s scored 43 runs in the four-game series at Kansas City after tallying just 26 runs in nine games on the last homestand hit.333 (52-for-156) with 13 doubles, seven home runs (.551 slugging percentage) and 24 walks (1 hbp, 2 sf,.421 on-base percentage) against the Royals rank last in the American League in runs scored (593), on-base percentage (.305), slugging percentage (.396) and hit by pitches (33) are second in fewest walks (380) and fewest strikeouts (1019), third in lowest batting average (.248), tied for third in fewest stolen bases (47) and fourth in fewest home runs (152) and fewest extra base hits (411) Khris Davis has 37 home runs and Marcus Semien 25 and their 62 home runs are the most by an A s duo since Frank Thomas and Nick Swisher had 74 in PITCHING: The A s allowed 14 runs last Saturday against Seattle but have surrendered just 15 runs in five games since then (13 er in 45.0 ip, 2.60 ERA) have a 3.95 ERA (96 er in ip) over the last 25 games and a 4.54 ERA for the season, which is second highest in the American League have not finished the year with an ERA above 4.28 since 2000 (4.58) have the third highest opponents batting average in the AL (.264) and the third fewest home runs allowed (166). STARTING PITCHING: A s starting pitchers have not allowed a run in the last two games (12.0 ip), marking the first time they have gone consecutive games without yielding a run in over a year ( Aug , 2015) are 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA (6 er in 27.1 ip) over the last five games but are with a 4.88 ERA (428 er in ip) for the season rank second in the American League in highest ERA, fewest innings and fewest wins and tied for second in most losses. O AKLAND A THLETICS Game Information Oakland Athletics Baseball Company 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA A s PR on Alerts OAKLAND ATHLETICS (64-82) VS. TEXAS RANGERS (87-60) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 GLOBE LIFE PARK 7:05 P.M. CDT RHP KENDALL GRAVEMAN (10-10, 4.13) VS. LHP COLE HAMELS (14-5, 3.24) CSNCA A S RADIO NETWORK (95.7 FM THE GAME) PITCHING PROBABLES DEFENSIVE DOINGS: The A s have committed 90 errors, which is third most in the American League A s outfielders have 12 assists over the last 33 games after tallying 14 over the first 113 games. SCORING MARGIN: Three of the A s last four wins have been by eight runs or more had just four such wins over the first 142 games are (.345) in games decided by four or more runs compared to (.495) in games decided by three runs or fewer the 19 wins by four runs or more are tied with Miami for second fewest in the majors (Atlanta, 16) and the winning percentage is the worst in the American League and third worst in the majors are (.500) in one-run games and rank fourth in the AL in one-run decisions (46) have a run differential of -100, which is second worst in the AL (Minnesota, -139) 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 have used 51 players for the season, which is tied for third most in Oakland history (used 52 last year and 54 in 2007) that includes 19 rookies, which ties the 2012 and 2015 A s for second most in Oakland history (21 in 2008) have employed 27 pitchers, which ties the 1915 Philadelphia A s and 1955 Kansas City A s for second most in Athletics history to the record of 30 set last year 12 of the 27 have been rookies, which ties the Oakland record for most rookie pitchers in a season (2009, 2012, 2015) the A s have had at least three rookies in the starting lineup (including the pitcher) in each of the last 14 games have had at least four rookies in the lineup 18 times this year, including a season-high five five times (Aug. 5, 14 and 21; Sept. 13 and 14) the A s have made a total of 178 player moves in 165 days dating back to Opening Day. THIS AND THAT: The A s have lost 18 of the last 25 games in which the opponent starts a left-handed pitcher are (.410) in those games for the season, which is the worst record in the American League and fourth worst in the majors 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) were officially eliminated from the AL West a week ago tonight in game 140 that matched the third earliest elimination from the division race (by game number) in Oakland history it was the earliest since 1997 when they were also eliminated in game 140 have a tragic number of one to be eliminated from the Wild Card. THE DISABLED LIST: The A s have used the disabled list an Oaklandrecord 27 times and those players have combined to miss an Oaklandrecord 1607 games (59.5 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. RANGERS: The A s trail in the season series, 6-7 are 2-4 in Texas and 4-3 in Oakland won each of the first four games this year but have lost seven of nine since then the A s have won three of the previous four season series and 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 has 37 home runs, which is tied for fourth in the American League and is second most by an Athletic over the last 15 years (Frank Thomas, 39 in 2006) Ryon Healy hit his 10th home run of the season last night, which is third most in the majors among rookies since the All-Star Break is batting.382 (42-for-110) over his last 29 games after hitting.223 over his first 27 contests Marcus Semien hit his 25th home run of the season last night among shortstops, that is the most in AL, tied for second in the majors and ranks fifth in Oakland history. THIS DATE IN A S HISTORY In 1934 Sugar Cain and Johnny Marcus toss complete games as the A s sweep a doubleheader at St. Louis 2-1 and 2-0 in 1947 the A s score all seven of their runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Cleveland 7-3 in the second game of a doubleheader in 1980 Mike Norris goes the distance in the A s 4-2, 11 inning win at Texas Oakland scores two in the ninth and two in the 11th as Norris wins his 20th game of the season. Sat., Sept. 17 at Texas RHP Raul Alcantara (0-1, 7.27) vs. RHP Yu Darvish (5-4, 3.28) 5:05 CSNCA/95.7 FM The Game Sun., Sept. 18 at Texas LHP Ross Detwiler (1-3, 5.31) vs. RHP Colby Lewis (6-2, 3.31) 12:05 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: Kendall Graveman (10-10, 4.13 ERA) FOR STARTERS: Is 9-4 with a 3.64 ERA (49 er in ip) over his last 19 starts after going 1-6 with a 5.36 ERA over his first nine starts has eight wins dating back to June 23, which is tied for eighth most in the American League over that span. AMONG THE LEADERS: Is tied for second in the American League in shutouts (1), tied for fourth in complete games (2), tied for fifth in opponents reaching on an error (8) and ranks seventh in fewest pitches per game (91.6). STRIKEOUTS AND WALKS: Struck out just one batter in his last start, the sixth time this year he has struck out just one batter (has zero games with no strikeouts) has 96 strikeouts in innings, an average of 5.14 per nine innings that is the third lowest mark in the American League and the lowest mark by an A s pitcher since Trevor Cahill in 2009 (4.53) has walked one batter or fewer in 15 of his 28 starts and has issued 45 free passes for the season, an average of 2.41 per nine innings has issued 35 of his 45 walks to left-handed hitters. THE FIRST INNING: Allowed two runs in the first inning of his last start, snapping a streak of 18 consecutive starts without allowing a run in the first inning prior to that, had not allowed a run in the first since May 24 now has a 1.93 ERA (6 er in 28.0 ip) in the first inning, 4.56 (71 er in ip) after that has the fourth lowest ERA in the first inning in the American League (min ip). SUPPORT: Has received one run of support in his last three starts (18.1 ip), including none in his last two starts (11.1 ip) is 0-7 with two runs of support or fewer, 10-3 with three runs of support or more is now 1-16 in 23 career starts with two runs of support or fewer, 15-3 in 26 starts with three runs of support or more has left with the lead in four of his starts this year only to have the bullpen blow the save (April 12 vs. Los Angeles-AL, June 17 vs. Los Angeles, June 28 vs. San Francisco, July 29 at Cleveland). SINCE THE ALL-STAR BREAK: Is 5-4 with a 3.80 ERA (31 er in 73.1 ip) in 11 starts since the All-Star Break after going 5-6 with a 4.37 ERA in 17 starts before the break his five post-break wins surpass Sonny Gray s and Fernando Rodriguez team leading total of four from last year. HOME AND AWAY: Is 5-5 with a 3.35 ERA (31 er in 83.1 ip) in 13 starts at home compared to 5-5 with a 4.89 ERA (46 er in 84.2 ip) in 15 starts on the road has surrendered six home runs in 83.1 innings at home compared to 15 in 84.2 innings on the road. THIS AND THAT: Is scheduled to make his 29th start of the season today, which is an on-going career high is in his second full season and has surpassed his total from last year in all categories hent 1-2 with a 7.29 ERA over the first nine games (four starts) of his career through April 25, 2015, 5-2 with a 1.78 ERA over a nine-start stretch from May 23-July 4, 2015, 1-11 with a 5.57 ERA over a 17-start stretch from July 10, 2015-May 24, 2016 and is 9-4 with a 3.64 ERA (49 er in ip) over his last 19 starts HIGHLIGHTS: Allowed four hits or fewer in each of his first three starts, joining John Odom (1969) and Mike Norris (1980) as the only pitchers in Oakland history on an Opening Day roster to allow four hits or fewer while tossing five innings or more in each of their first three starts picked up his first win of the season and struck out a career-high eight batters April 20 at New York (AL) it snapped a career-high six-game losing streak dating back to July 10, 2015 compiled a 5.52 ERA and.276 opponents batting average during the losing streak, which spanned nine starts then lost each of his next five starts from April 25 to May 19 logged a 7.92 ERA and.361 opponents batting average during the losing streak, which fell one short of his career high of six snapped his five-game losing streak in a 3-2 win over Minnesota May 30 finished May with a 1-4 record and a 5.87 EA in six starts tied for second in the American League in May losses tossed 8.0 innings July 9 at Houston, snapping a streak of 28 consecutive starts of seven innings or fewer dating back to June 18 of last year that was the fifth longest such streak in Oakland history fired his second career complete game in the A s 4-3 win over Tampa Bay on July 23 in Oakland allowed nine hits, which were the most by an A s pitcher in a complete game since Mark Redman allowed 12 on May 13, 2004 against Detroit had his career high six-game winning streak come to an end in the A s 5-3 loss at Cleveland July 29 compiled a 3.25 ERA and.264 opponents batting average during the streak, which spanned 10 starts from May 30 to July 23 went 4-1 with a 2.68 ERA in five starts in July the wins tied for third in the AL and were his most ever in a month fired his third career complete game and his first shutout, a two-hitter in the A s 9-0 win at Chicago (AL) Aug. 19 became the ninth Oakland pitcher since 1987 to toss fewer than 100 pitches in a shutout, the first since Rich Harden on July 14, 2005 against Texas (80) faced just one batter over the minimum to become the 13th pitcher in Oakland history to face 28 batters or fewer in a nine inning complete game (last: Dallas Braden, May 9, 2010 vs. Tampa Bay) had a no decision in the A s 1-0 win over Boston Sept. 4 in Oakland tossed 6.1 scoreless innings and a career-high tying 112 pitches. LAST START: He was the losing pitcher in the A s 14-3 loss to Seattle last Saturday in Oakland allowed a career-high tying eight runs on a careerhigh 12 hits the hits were the most by an A s pitcher since Tyson Ross allowed 12 on May 25, 2012 against New York (AL) yielded two runs in the first inning on a double play and a RBI single by Seager, and four more runs in the third, including a two-run double by Cruz then allowed three straight hits to start the sixth inning and was relieved by Wendelken after allowing a two-run double to Aoki. GRAVEMAN S 2016 STARTS Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT April 7 Chicago (AL) 1-6 L April 12 Los Angeles (AL) April 20 at New York (AL) 5-2 W April 25 at Detroit 3-7 L April Totals (4 games, 4 starts) May 2 Seattle 3-4 L May 8 at Baltimore 3-11 L May 14 at Tampa Bay 0-6 L May 19 New York (AL) 1-4 L May 24 at Seattle May 30 Minnesota 3-2 W May Totals (6 games, 6 starts) June 4 at Houston 5-6 (12) June 12 at Cincinnati June 17 Los Angeles (AL) June 23 at Los Angeles (AL) 5-4 W June 28 at San Francisco June Totals (5 games, 5 starts) July 4 at Minnesota 3-1 W July 9 at Houston 3-2 W July 18 Houston 7-4 W July 23 Tampa Bay 4-3 W July 29 at Cleveland 3-5 L July Totals (5 games, 5 starts) Aug. 3 at Los Angeles (AL) Aug. 8 Baltimore 3-2 W Aug. 13 Seattle 3-4 L Aug. 19 at Chicago (AL) 9-0 W Aug. 24 Cleveland 5-1 W Aug. 30 at Houston 1-3 L August Totals (6 games, 6 starts) Sept. 4 Boston Sept. 10 Seattle 3-14 L GRAVEMAN vs. TEXAS: Is 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA (10.1 ip, 15 h, 10 r, 9 er, 3 bb, 5 so, 2 hr) in two career starts, both last year the loss came in a 10-1 decision in Oakland on April 9 in his first Major League start allowed STARTS VS. TEXAS DATE H/A DEC IP H R ER BB SO 4/9/15 H L /24/15 A W three runs in the first, a two-run home run to Moreland in the third and a three-run home run to Choo in the fourth yielded eight runs in 3.1 innings to become the fourth pitcher in Oakland history to allow eight or more runs in his A s debut then picked up the win in an 8-2 victory at Texas June 24 the A s scored five times in the first inning and three in the second and he blanked the Rangers on two hits over the first four innings allowed his only runs in the fifth inning on a two-run double by Corporan was relieved by Mujica after putting runners on first and second to start the eighth innings. GRAVEMAN S CAREER MATCHUPS VS. TEXAS Player Bat AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Elvis Andrus R Carlos Beltran S Adrian Beltre R Shin-soo Choo L Prince Fielder L Joey Gallo L Carlos Gomez R Mitch Moreland L Rougned Odor L Ryan Rua R GRAVEMAN 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 GRAVEMAN S CAREER HIGHS Low Hit CG: 2, 8/19/16 at CWS IP: 9.0 (twice), last: 8/19/16 at CWS Fewest IP, GS: 1.1, 7/26/15 at SF H: 12, 9/10/16 vs. SEA R: 8 (twice), last: 9/10/16 vs. SEA ER: 8, 9/10/16 vs. SEA BB: 4 (twice), last: 7/4/16 at MIN SO: 8, 4/20/16 at NYY HR: 4, 5/8/16 at BAL Pitches: 112 (twice), last: 9/4/16 vs. BOS Win Streak: 6, 5/30/16 to 7/23/16 Loss Streak: 6, 7/10/15 to 4/7/16 Scoreless Streak: 19.0, 6/24/15 to 7/10/15 Complete Games: 3, last: 8/19/16 at CWS Shutouts: 1, 8/19/16 at CWS TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER RHP Raul Alcantara (0-1, 7.27 ERA): Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville September 5 and is scheduled to make his third start of the season and his career had a no decision in his last start, a 3-2 A s loss to Seattle last Sunday in Oakland (5.2 ip, 7 h, 2 r, 2 er, 1 bb, 4 so) had not pitched above Double-A prior to this year started the season at Double-A Midland where he went 5-6 with a 4.80 ERA in 17 starts was moved up to Nashville July 21 and was a perfect 4-0 with a 1.18 ERA in eight starts his ERA with the Sounds was the lowest in the Pacific Coast League from July 21 through the end of the season combined to go 9-6 with a 3.58 ERA in 25 minor league starts overall walked 30 batters in innings (1.99 per nine innings), including just three in 45.2 innings with Nashville (0.59 per nine innings) was acquired from Boston with Josh Reddick and Miles Head for Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney, Dec. 28, 2011.

3 ATHLETICS BULLPEN BRIEFS TEAM 25-20, 4.00 ERA (224 er in ip) Saves/Opportunities: 40-for-58 (69.0%) The A s bullpen has allowed one run or less in 17 of its last 24 games... however, has allowed three runs or more in the seven other games for a 4.48 ERA (42 er in 84.1 ip) over that span (since Aug. 20). Has allowed 61-of-227 (26.9%) inherited runners to score, which is the second best percentage in the American League (Cleveland, 25.8%) and fifth best in the majors. Ranks second in the AL in innings pitched (503.2), fourth in strikeouts (482) and fifth in opponents on-base percentage (.309) and slugging percentage (.385)...is tied for third in most blown saves (18), ranks fourth in most wild pitches (30) and fifth in most walks (173). First batters faced are 93-for-410 (.227) with 31 walks (.279 on-base percentage)...leads the AL in first batter slugging percentage (.315) and fewest home runs (5), ranks third in on-base percentage, fourth in batting average and fifth in strikeouts (111). 61 RHP JOHN AXFORD Last Outing: 9/14 at Kansas City (ND, 1.0 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 1 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-8 Inherited Runners/Scored: 15/8 First Hitters: 16-59, 3 bb Has not allowed an earned run in 16 of his last 18 games for a 2.45 ERA (5 er in 18.1 ip)...however, has a 5.51 ERA (20 er in 32.2 ip) over his last 36 games (since June 15) after logging a 2.70 ERA over his first 26 contests. Is tied for sixth among American League relievers in wins (6)...ranks third in most walks (29) and tied for fifth in most blown saves (6). Has allowed 11 of his 29 runs (5.0 ip, ERA) over innings three through six has a 2.87 ERA (17 er in 53.1 ip) from the seventh inning on. Has a.327 (17-for-52) opponents batting average with runners in scoring position, including.423 (11-for-26) with RISP and two outs. Is 0-2 with a blown save and a 9.64 ERA (5 er in 4.2 ip) in six 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: 9/12 at Kansas City (W, 2.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 5 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-1 Inherited Runners/Scored: 11/3 First Hitters: 4-26, bb Has a 7.80 ERA (13 er in 15.0 ip) over his last 10 games (since Aug. 11) after logging a 3.33 ERA over his first 18 games. Has a 2.60 ERA (5 er in 17.1 ip) in 12 games on the road, a 6.57 ERA (18 er in 24.2 ip) in 16 games at home. Recorded a career-high five strikeouts Monday (previous: 4, three times; last: Sept. 9 against Seattle). Is 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA (3 er in 5.0 ip) in four games against Texas. Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville July 19 for his fifth stint with the A s this year and has a 5.25 ERA (14 er in 24.0 ip) in 15 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: 9/11 vs. Seattle (ND, 0.2 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 4-5 Inherited Runners/Scored: 15/4 First Hitters: 9-34, 4 bb Was reinstated from the disabled list Sept. 2 and has not allowed a run in three games and 2.2 innings since his return (1 h, 5 so). Has a.210 opponents batting average...that includes a.140 (7-for-50) average against left-handed hitters,.261 (18-for-69) against right-handers. Has a 1.23 ERA (2 er in 14.2 ip) in 17 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 a 3.00 ERA (1 er in 3.0 ip) in three 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: 9/13 at Kansas City (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-4 Inherited Runners/Scored: 52/7 First Hitters: 7-60, 2 bb Has not allowed a run in six of his last seven MOST GAMES PITCHED, games for a 1.35 ERA (1 er in 6.2 ip). 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 second best percentage in the American League (Hochevar, KC 13.3%)... the inherited runners rank second in the majors (Rzepczynski, OAK-WAS 56). Has appeared in 64 games, which leads AL rookies, is tied for fifth among rookies in Oakland history and tied for seventh among all AL pitchers. 71 Ryan Cook, Aaron Small, Andrew Bailey, Huston Street, Ryan Dull, Bob Lacey, 1977 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 (.214), sixth batting average (.176) and innings (68.1) and 10th in walks per nine innings (1.58)...is tied for sixth 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 1-0 with a blown save and a 1.42 ERA (1 er in 6.1 ip) in five 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: 9/14 at Kansas City (ND, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 2 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-0 Inherited Runners/Scored: 32/5 First Hitters: 10-45, bb Has not allowed an earned run in 14 of his last 16 games for a 2.16 ERA (4 er in 16.2 ip). Has allowed 5-of-32 (15.6%) inherited runners to score, which is the third best percentage in the American League. Ranks sixth among AL relievers in strikeouts per walk (6.10) and ninth in walks per nine innings (1.58). Opponents are batting that includes.213 (19-for-89) against lefthanded hitters,.314 (43-for-137) against right-handers. Has a 1.80 ERA (7 er in 35.0 ip) in 27 games at night, a 7.36 ERA (18 er in 22.0 ip) in 19 games during the day. Has a 2.21 ERA (10 er in 40.2 ip) in 35 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. Has a 1.93 ERA (1 er in 4.2 ip) in four 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: 9/13 at Kansas City (S, 1.0 ip, 1 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: Inherited Runners/Scored: 6/0 First Hitters: 13-55, 4 bb Has allowed two runs over his last two games (2.0 ip, 9.00 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 fifth in most blown saves (6). Has a 5.14 ERA (16 er in 28.0 ip) in 28 games against AL West teams, a 1.42 ERA (5 er in 31.2 ip) in 31 games against all other opponents. Has a 2.15 ERA (11 er in 46.0 ip) in 44 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 1.95 ERA (7 er in 32.1 ip) in 32 games at home. Is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA (5 er in 6.2 ip) and has converted 2-of-4 save opportunities in six 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: 9/12 at Kansas City (S, 3.0 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-2 Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 4-12 Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville July 21 for his fourth stint with the A s this year and is 1-3 with a save and a 3.61 ERA (17 er in 42.1 ip) in 10 games, including five starts, since then. Tossed the final three innings Monday for his second three-inning save this year (also June 13 against Texas). Is 1-3 with a 5.74 ERA (20 er in 31.1 ip) in six starting assignments compared to 1-1 with a 3.71 ERA (11 er in 26.2 ip) in 12 relief appearances. Has issued just four walks in 58.0 innings, an average of 0.62 walks per nine innings that is the lowest mark in the majors among pitchers with 30 or more innings pitched has struck out just 22, an average of 3.57 per nine innings, which is third lowest in the majors using the 30.0 innings minimum. Has a 6.75 ERA (3 er in 4.0 ip) in two 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. 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. Has not faced Texas in his career. 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 yesterday 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: 9/14 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 ERA (5 er in 3.1 ip) in three games in his career against the Rangers...however, has not faced Texas since June 13, 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 Kansas City Series: 1-2, r, 2b, 2 rbi Last Homestand: 0-2, r Was recalled from Single-A Stockton Sept. 6 for his fourth stint with the A s this year and is 1-for-4 with two runs, a double and two RBI in five games since his return. Went 2-for-8 (.250) with two stolen bases in three games during his first stint from June 21 to 28, 1-for-5 (.200) in two games during his second stay from July 20 to 23 and 0-for-2 in two pinch hitting appearances during his third stint from Aug Has made three starts at second base and one at shortstop has also appeared in three 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. 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: 4 games (6 for 14) Kansas City Series: 6-14, 4 r, 2 2b, 5 rbi, 2 bb, so, gidp, sb Last Homestand: 6-21, 3 r, 2 2b, 3 rbi, 3 bb, 3 so, sf Had a season-high tying three hits Wednesday (fourth time, last: Sept. 7 against Los Angeles). Is 11-for-28 (.393) over his last eight games after going 2-for-21 (.095) over his previous eight contests. Has made 106 of his 120 starts against right-handed pitchers is batting.266 (100-for-376) with six of his seven home runs against righties,.175 (10-for-57) against lefties. Is batting.289 (67-for-232) on the road,.214 (43-for-201) at home. Has six home runs and 34 RBI over his last 66 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. His 140 games played are second most in his seven year career (155 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: 5 games (6 for 18) Kansas City Series: 5-14, 5 r, 2b, 2 hr, 8 rbi, 4 bb, 3 so Last Homestand: 3-30, 3 r, 2b, hr, rbi, 5 bb, 12 so Walked a career-high three times Wednesday (previous: 2, 10 times). Homered in back-to-back games Monday and Tuesday for the seventh time this year (last: three games, Aug ) and 12th time in his career. Is 12-for-65 (.185) with 24 strikeouts over his last 19 games. Is tied for fourth in the American League in home runs (37), ranks eighth in strikeouts (151) and tied for 10th in hit by pitches (8). His 37 home runs are the most by an Athletic since 2006 when Frank Thomas had 39...the last Athletic to hit 40 or more home runs in a season was Jason Giambi in 2000 (43). Has 18 home runs and 39 RBI in 56 games since the All-Star Break after tallying 19 home runs and 55 RBI in 81 games before the break the home runs since the break are tied for third in the majors. Is hitting.274 (91-for-332) with 28 of his 37 home runs at night compared to.203 (36-for-177) during the day is tied for the Major League lead in night home runs and is sixth in RBI (74). Has hit 24 of his home runs as a left fielder, which are the most among AL left fielders they are the most by an A s left fielder since Ben Grieve had 27 in Is 12-for-43 (.349) with seven home runs and 19 RBI in 12 games against the Rangers this season...the RBI are his most against one opponent and the home runs are tied for the most (SEA). Has hit 19 home runs at home, which are the most by an Athletic in the Coliseum since Jack Cust had 20 in His 37 home runs are second most by an A s right-handed hitter over the last 20 years (Thomas, 39 in 2006). Has committed four errors in his last 10 games in left field and now has five errors for the season that is second most among AL left fielders and is the most by an A s left fielder since Rickey Henderson also had five in Has career highs in hits (127), home runs (37), RBI (94), runs scored (78) and strikeouts (151) 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: 1 game (1 for 5) Kansas City Series: 3-11, 4 r, 2b, 3 bb Last Homestand: 3-14, 2b, 3b, 2 rbi, 2 bb, 4 so Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville August 5 and is 13-for-65 (.200) in 30 games, including 18 starts (12 in right field, four in center field, two in left field). Is batting.161 (14-for-87) in 37 games since the All-Star Break after batting.304 in 19 contests before the break. Has made 39 starts overall (21 in right field, 11 in left field, four in center field, three at designated hitter). 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: 6 games (13 for 25) Kansas City Series: 9-17, 4 r, 2 2b, 2 hr, 7 rbi, 2 bb, so, hbp Last Homestand: 11-34, 4 r, 2b, 2 hr, 5 rbi, bb, 5 so, gidp Has hit safely in each of his last six games and is 13-for-25 (.520) with five multiple hit games over that span, including his third career three-hit night yesterday. Is second in the AL in September batting average (.392), tied for fourth in on-base percentage (.436), and is sixth in slugging percentage (.686). Is batting.382 (42-for-110) over his last 29 games after hitting.223 over his first 27 contests. Has homered in four of his last eight games to snap a 19-game homerless streak now has 10 home runs, which is second most by an American League rookie since the All-Star Break (Sanchez, NY 14) and ranks tied for seventh for the season is first among AL rookies in post-break hits (63) and is second in RBI (29). Has hit six of his 10 home runs in the Coliseum has six home runs in 19 day games, four in 37 night games. Is hitting.391 (27-for-69) in the seventh inning or later. Was selected from Triple-A Nashville July 15 (first day after the All-Star Break) and has started 56 of the A s 57 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. 63 BRUCE MAXWELL Current Streak: 6 games (10 for 22) Kansas City Series: 3-9, 2 r, rbi, bb, so Last Homestand: 7-14, 2 2b, 4 rbi, 2 bb, 2 so Has a six-game hitting streak (10-for-22,.455), which is an on-going career-high...that includes three multiple hit games, the first three multiple hit games of his career. Is 12-for-31 (.387) with eight RBI over his last 10 games after going 2-for-23 (.087) with no RBI over his first nine contests. Is 12-for-38 (.316) with all seven of his RBI against right-handed pitching, 2-for-16 (.125) against lefties. Was selected from Triple-A Nashville July 23 and has appeared in 19 of the A s 48 games since then, including 15 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.

6 29 MATT MCBRIDE Current Streak: 0 for 2 Kansas City Series: DNP Last Homestand: 0-2, so 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. 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 returned May 13 and went 4-for-18 (.222) in eight games before he was optioned back to Nashville May 27 recalled a third time July 3 and went 5-for-21 (.238) in seven starts at catcher before he was optioned July 26. 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: 1 game (1 for 2) Kansas City Series: 1-2, 2 r, bb, so Last Homestand: 2-9, 2 r, rbi, 2 bb, 3 so Is 3-for-9 (.333) with four walks over his last six games to snap a career-high 0-for-15 streak is now batting.143 (8-for-56) over his last 25 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 11-for-72 (.153) in 31 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 5 Kansas City Series: 0-5, so Last Homestand: N/A Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville Monday and is 0-for-5 in three games since then, including one start at designated hitter...grounded out as a pinch hitter Monday in the ninth inning in his Major League debut. Became the youngest non-pitcher to play for the A s since Aaron Cunningham on Sept. 27, 2008 (22 years, 156 days) is six days younger than Matt Olson. 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 3 Kansas City Series: 0-3, r, 3 bb, so Last Homestand: N/A Was selected from Triple-A Nashville Monday and has appeared in two games, including one start at first base...entered the game Monday as a defensive replacement at first base in the eighth inning and walked and scored a run in the ninth in his Major League debut. Has three walks in six career plate appearances for a.500 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 Kansas City Series: 1-4, 2 so Last Homestand: 1-11, 2b, bb, gidp Was selected from Triple-A Nashville August 19 and is 6-for-37 (.162) in 14 games since then, including 10 starts (seven at second base, three at shortstop). 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: 4 games (5 for 18) Kansas City Series: 5-18, 3 r, 2 2b, 2 hr, 10 rbi, 2 bb, 5 so, gidp Last Homestand: 4-32, 2 r, 2 2b, bb, 7 so, 2 gidp, sh Is 15-for-74 (.203) with seven doubles, two home runs and 11 RBI in 19 games since he was reinstated from the paternity list Aug. 26, with both home runs and 10 of the 11 RBI coming in the recently completed four-game series in Kansas City 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. Hit a home run Monday to snap a season-high 28-game homerless streak...the home run also snapped a 0-for-15 streak. 11 of his last 21 hits are doubles. Leads American League shortstops and is tied for second in the majors with 25 home runs is tied for sixth in the AL with 10 home runs against left-handed pitching leads the majors with nine home runs batting ninth, which ties the Athletics franchise record (Hernandez, 2000). Has started 12 games batting leadoff and is 9-for-47 (.191) with two walks hitting first has started games at every spot in the order this year except clean-up. Has committed 11 errors in his last 55 games after making eight in his first 88 contests has 19 errors for the season, which are the most among Major League shortstops. MOST HOME RUNS, ATHLETICS SHORTSTOP 34 Miguel Tejada, Miguel Tejada, Miguel Tejada, Miguel Tejada, Marcus Semien, 2016 Has career highs in doubles (24), home runs (25), RBI (66) and walks (45) has tied a career high with 65 runs scored (also in 2015). 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.