OAKLAND ATHLETICS GAME INFORMATION

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1 OAKLAND ATHLETICS GAME INFORMATION Oakland Athletics Baseball Company athletics.com A s Get the latest A s notes, full stat packets, clips, press releases, roster, updated media guide and more at pressbox.athletics.com OAKLAND ATHLETICS (5-8) VS. SEATTLE MARINERS (6-4) FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 SAFECO FIELD 7:10 P.M. PDT RHP ANDREW TRIGGS (1-0, 2.53) VS. RHP MIKE LEAKE (2-0, 3.00) NBCSCA A S RADIO NETWORK (95.7 FM THE GAME) ABOUT THE A S: Split a two-game series with the Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday and are now over the first four series of the season this marks the first time the A s have not won one of their first four series of the season since 2001 when they started before winning series number five are 2-2 over the last four games but have lost four of the last six are 5-8 for the season, which matches the A s 13-game record from last year spent the first day of the season tied for first, the second day tied for second and every day since then in fourth (six days) or tied for fourth (seven days) this is the A s 51st season in Oakland where they have won 16 American League West titles, two AL Wild Cards, six AL pennants and four World Championships in their 50 seasons in Oakland only the New York Yankees (18) and Atlanta Braves (17) have more division titles than the A s since the A s moved to Oakland in 1968, only the Yankees (11) and Cardinals (8) have more league championships and only the Yankees have more world titles (7). OFFENSE: The A s scored 16 runs on 21 hits on Wednesday to defeat the Dodgers 16-6 the runs scored were Oakland s most in a game since Sept. 12, 2016 at Kansas City (also 16) and the hits were the most since Sept. 11, 2013 when they had 22 at Minnesota have scored 33 runs over the first five games of the road trip (6.60 per game), which includes one run last Sunday and no runs on Tuesday, after tallying 27 in eight games on the last homestand (3.38 per game) the 21-hit performance on Wednesday boosted the A s season batting average 20 points to.265, which is second best in the American League (Los Angeles,.290) and third best in the majors (Pittsburgh,.278) rank third in the AL in on-base percentage (.337) went 8-for-17 with runners in scoring position on Wednesday after going 6-for-41 (.146) with RISP over the previous seven games are fourth in the AL with a.260 (25- for-96) average with RISP overall have stolen just three bases, which is the fewest in the AL tied for the fewest in the majors (Dodgers, Marlins, Mets). PITCHING: The A s did not walk a batter on Wednesday and have issued a Major League low 26 walks in innings (2.02 per nine innings) however, allowed 12 hits and have a.274 opponents batting average, which is second highest in the majors to Texas (.285) allowed two home runs on Wednesday and now have a streak of five consecutive games with two or more home runs allowed (11 home runs total) that is the longest such streak by an A s team since May 30-June 4, 2000 when they also had a five-game streak the Oakland record is seven games from April 29-May 5, 1997 have surrendered 18 round-trippers for the season, which is tied with Colorado for second most in the majors (Cincinnati, 21) lead the majors with 12 wild pitches tallied a franchise record 84 wild pitches last year, which was second most in the majors have a 5.57 ERA (26 er in 42.0 ip) over the first five games of the road trip after posting a 3.89 ERA in eight games on the first homestand. STARTING PITCHING: A s starting pitchers have tossed five innings or fewer in four of the last five games and are 2-2 with a 6.85 ERA (17 er in 22.2 ip) and.298 (28-for-94) opponents batting average over that span are 3-7 with a 5.43 ERA (41 er in 68.0 ip) for the season have the second most losses in the American League (Texas, 9) and the third highest ERA to the Mariners (5.61) and Rangers (5.64) Sean Manaea and Andrew Triggs are a combined 2-2 with a 2.01 ERA (7 er in 31.1 ip) in five starts while the rest of the A s starters are 1-5 with an 8.35 ERA (34 er in 36.2 ip) in eight starts starters have just two outings longer than 5.2 innings this season, both by Manaea. DEFENSIVE DOINGS: The A s have committed seven errors, which is tied for sixth most in the American League however, those errors have led to nine unearned runs, which is tied with Texas for the most in the AL and tied for second most in the majors (San Diego, 15) last year, the A s led the majors in errors (121) and unearned runs (83). HOME AND AWAY: The A s are 2-3 on the first road trip of the season, an eight-game trip to Los Angeles-AL (1-2), Los Angeles-NL (1-1) and Seattle (three games) return home following the game Sunday for a six-game homestand against Chicago-AL (three games) and Boston (three games) went 3-5 on the first homestand against Los Angeles-AL (1-3) and Texas (2-2) last year, the A s went (.568) at home compared to (.358) on the road tied for the fifth best home record in the American League but tied for the second worst road record. THE FIRST AND SECOND INNING: The A s have scored just three runs in the first inning, which is tied for second fewest in the American League (Texas, 2) have the second lowest first inning batting average (8-for-46,.174) to Tampa Bay (.163) have scored 12 runs in the second inning, which is second most in the AL, and are batting.339 (19-for-56), which is the best mark in the majors. SCHEDULE NOTES: The A s venture out of the state of California for the first time today for this three-game series with Seattle are scheduled to play each of their first 22 games on the west coast and this series is the only one outside of California began the season with an eight-game homestand against Los Angeles (AL) and Texas and are currently on an eight-game road trip to Los Angeles (AL), Los Angeles (NL) and Seattle return home for a sixgame homestand against Chicago (AL) and Boston beginning Monday had off on Monday and Thursday this week after playing 11 games in 11 days to start the season will have another off day next Thursday and the A s are scheduled to play eight games over the second 11 days of the season (April 9-19). THIS AND THAT: The A s defeated Alex Wood on Wednesday for their first win in a game started by a left-handed pitcher this year are 1-4 in games in which the opponent starts a left-handed pitcher compared to 4-4 against right-handers the A s are 4-1 when scoring first, 1-7 when the opponent scores first have a 4-4 record in night games and are 1-4 during the day. A s ON THE RADIO: 95.7 FM The Game is in its eighth season as flagship of the A s Radio Network due to conflicts with the Warriors, the following games will air in the Bay Area on Q102 (102.1 FM): Monday against the White Sox additional updates will be announced based on the Warriors postseason schedule. CONTRACT STATUS: The A s have two players under contract beyond the 2018 season Yusmeiro Petit is signed through 2019 with a club option for 2020 and Stephen Piscotty is signed through 2022 with a club option for THE DISABLED LIST: The A s have seven players on the disabled list (Blackburn, Cotton, Dull, Núñez, Phegley, Pinder, Powell) Blackburn and Cotton are on the 60-day DL and Dull, Núñez and Phegley are currently on rehab assignments Oakland used the DL 23 times last year and the players combined to miss 1058 games, an average of 46.0 games per stint it marked the third consecutive season and seventh time in the last 11 years the A s have used the DL at least 20 times have had at least three players on the DL every day since July 30, 2011 and have not had fewer than two players on DL since end of 2006 season (1). A s vs. MARINERS: The A s went 7-12 against Seattle last year and lost the season series for the fifth consecutive season prior to this streak, had never lost more than four straight season series to the Mariners are (.389) against the Mariners dating back to the start of the 2013 season, which is the second worst record by any American League team against Seattle (TB, 12-20/.375) went 4-5 in Oakland last year and 3-7 in Seattle have a fourgame losing streak at Safeco Field all-time, the A s are against the Mariners that includes in Oakland, in Seattle and 1-1 in Tokyo are at Safeco Field. TODAY S TIDBITS The A s have an all-time record of on Friday the 13th, including 11-8 on the road where they have a four-game winning streak are 4-0 against the Mariners Matt Chapman is tied for the American League lead with seven multiple hit games Jed Lowrie had his third three-hit game of the season Wednesday, which is tied for the Major League lead Jonathan Lucroy has thrown out 5-of-9 (55.6%) attempted base stealers and the five caught stealings are tied for the most in the majors has tossed out 182 dating back to 2010, the most by any Major League catcher over that span Marcus Semien has a career-high tying nine-game hitting streak (10-for-39,.256) and is the only Athletic to reach base safely in all 13 games Jake Smolinksi has a 42-game streak without an RBI, which is one short of the Oakland record of 43 by Ted Martinez from May 26-Sept. 20, 1975 his last RBI came on Aug. 31, 2016 at Houston. OAKLAND A S 50th ANNIVERSARY MOMENT In 1968 the Oakland A s win their first game, a 9-6 victory at Washington Chuck Dobson pitches six innings for the win and Sal Bando homers and drives in four runs in 1994 the A s draw 12 walks for the second consecutive game, tying what was then a club record for walks in a game Mark McGwire walks in his first four at bats of the A s 8-7, 12 inning win Oakland also collects 18 hits and strands 20 base runners. PITCHING PROBABLES Sat., April 14 at Seattle RHP Kendall Graveman (0-2, 9.45) vs. LHP Marco Gonzales (1-1, 7.27) 6:10 NBCSCA+/95.7 FM The Game Sun., April 15 at Seattle LHP Sean Manaea (1-2, 1.74) vs. RHP Félix Hernández (2-1, 6.60) 1:10 NBCSCA/95.7 FM The Game World Champions: American League Champions:

2 TODAY S STARTING PITCHER: Andrew Triggs (1-0, 2.53 ERA) FOR OPENERS: Is scheduled to make his third start of the season had a no decision in his first start and then picked up the win in his last start had lost each of his final four starts of 2017 before his season ended June 10 with a hip injury his win last Saturday night at Los Angeles (AL) was his first since May 10, 2017, also against the Angels is in his third season in the majors and is on his second consecutive Opening Day roster FIRST START: He had a no decision in the A s 3-1 win over Texas on April 2 in Oakland blanked the Rangers on three hits and a walk over the first four innings had a 1-0 lead when he allowed his only run in the fifth inning Robinson walked, stole second and scored on a Gallo single was relieved by Buchter to start the sixth and the A s scored twice in the seventh for the win. LAST START: He was the winning pitcher in the A s 7-3 win at Los Angeles (AL) last Saturday faced the minimum over the first three innings as a leadoff walk to Cozart in the first inning was erased on a double play had a 3-0 lead when he allowed his only two runs in the fourth inning on a two-run home run by Upton left after five innings with a 4-2 lead. TRIGGS 2018 STARTS Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT April 2 Texas April 7 at Los Angeles (AL) 7-3 W TRIGGS vs. SEATTLE: Is 0-1 with an 8.53 ERA (12.2 ip, 15 h, 12 r, 12 er, 5 bb, 10 so, 4 hr) in three career appearances, two starts went 0-1 with a 5.91 ERA (10.2 ip, 9 h, 7 r, 7 er, 4 bb, 8 so) in two starts last year the loss came in an 11-1 decision in Oakland on April 23 allowed six runs in 4.2 innings allowed a RBI single to Cano in the first and then surrendered five runs in the third inning on a bases loaded walk to Cruz and a Motter grand slam was relieved by Coulombe after 4.2 innings trailing 6-0 then had a no decision in a 9-6 A s win at Seattle May 16 allowed a two-out solo home run to Cruz in the first inning but that was the only run he would allow in six innings blanked the Mariners on two hits and three walks over his final five innings and left with a 4-1 lead the bullpen allowed three runs in the seventh inning for the blown save his other appearance came in relief on May 25, 2016 at Seattle (2.0 ip, 6 h, 5 r, 5 er, 1 bb, 2 so) pitched the final two innings of the A s 13-3 loss allowed a two-run home run to Cruz in the Mariners four runs seventh and a solo home run to Cano in the eighth. TRIGGS CAREER MATCHUPS VS. SEATTLE STARTS VS. SEATTLE DATE H/A DEC IP H R ER BB SO 4/23/17 H L /16/17 A Player Bat AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Robinson Cano L Nelson Cruz R Ben Gamel L Mitch Haniger R Guillermo Heredia R Taylor Motter R Andrew Romine S Kyle Seager L Jean Segura R Daniel Vogelbach L Mike Zunino R SPRING TRAINING RECAP: Went 2-2 with a 4.81 ERA in seven games, including four starts allowed a.227 (20-for-88) opponents batting average struck out 25 batters, which tied for fourth in the Cactus League was fifth in innings pitched (24.1) retired 21 consecutive batters over a three-game stretch from March TRIGGS 2018 SPRING TRAINING APPEARANCES Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR Feb. 24 San Diego *March 1 Texas *March 6 Texas 5-3 W *March 11 Chicago (NL) March 17 at San Francisco 8-3 W March 22 Colorado 2-4 L March 27 at San Francisco 0-3 L Totals (7 games, 4 starts) *indicates relief appearance OPPONENTS BATTING: Allowed a.266 opponents batting average, which included.215 (23-for-107) against left-handed hitters compared to.302 (45-for-149) against right-handers held the opposition to a.211 batting average with two outs but surrendered six of his nine home runs in that situation allowed a.188 average against the opponents clean-up hitter and has a.159 (10-for-63) average in that situation in his career opponents were 3-for-8 (.375) with a triple and two home runs with the bases loaded the two grand slams tied for the most in the majors. SPLITS: Compiled a 2-2 record and a 3.14 ERA in five starts on the road compared to 3-4 with a 5.15 ERA in seven starts at home went 4-1 with a 2.04 ERA in six starts against AL West competition, 1-5 with a 6.90 ERA in six starts against everyone else was 1-3 with an 8.24 ERA in four starts on four days rest, 4-3 with a 2.56 ERA in eight starts on five days rest or more THIS AND THAT: Allowed one earned run or fewer in seven of his 12 starts walked one batter or fewer six times and has now issued one free pass or fewer in 12 of his 20 career starts eight of his 19 walks came in the first inning. MORE 2017: Won each of his first three starts and did not allow an earned run for a season-opening 17.2-inning streak without an earned run the season-opening streak of no earned runs was the longest in Oakland history by a starting pitcher on the Opening Day roster since the earned run became an official stat in the AL in 1913, he is just the third A s pitcher to start the season with three games of five or more innings and no earned runs joins Eddie Rommel (1924) and Vean Gregg (1918) received 16 runs of support in those three starts (8.15 RSA) but had just 16 runs of support over his final nine starts (3.02 RSA) issued a career-high three walks in his first start April 6 against Los Angeles (AL), his first of three starts with three walks (May 10 vs. Los Angeles-AL, May 21 vs. Boston) took the loss April 23 against Seattle to snap a career-best four-game winning streak dating back to 2016 allowed his only home run over his first seven starts (40.2 ip) in that outing surrendered at least one home run in each of his final five starts (8 hr in 24.2 ip) struck out a career-high nine batters and logged a career-high 7.0 scoreless innings April 29 at Houston finished April with a 4-1 record, a 1.84 ERA and.194 opponents average in five starts tied for second in the AL in wins in April and ranked seventh in ERA the wins matched the most by an Oakland pitcher in the month of April over the last 27 years (eighth time) and the ERA was second lowest by an A s pitcher over the last 10 years (Kazmir, 0.99 in 2015) then went 1-3 with a 3.45 ERA and.269 opponents batting average in five starts in May tied for fifth in the AL in May losses tossed a careerhigh 105 pitches in a 3-1 win over Los Angeles (AL) May 10 had his only no decision in the A s 9-6 win at Seattle on May 16 left with a 4-1 lead but the bullpen allowed three runs in the seventh inning for the blown save then allowed at least six runs in each of his final four starts beginning May 21 is the fourth pitcher in Oakland history to allow six runs in four consecutive games, the first since Vin Mazzaro (July 18-Aug. 2, 2009) is the second of those four to take the loss in each start (Bill Krueger, May 26-June 14, 1985) compiled a 9.61 ERA and.381 opponents batting average during the fourgame losing streak, which is the longest of his career was charged with five unearned runs May 28 at New York (AL), which match the most unearned runs by an A s pitcher over the last eight seasons (last: Milone on June 30, 2012 vs. Texas) yielded a career-high nine hits in 3.2 innings each of his final two starts on June 2 against Washington and June 9 at Tampa Bay had career highs in home runs (3) and runs (8) in the latter contest was placed on the disabled list June 10 with a strained left hip underwent surgery on July 13 in Vail, Col when Dr. Marc Philippon repaired the labrum in Triggs left hip RECAP: Was on the A s Opening Day roster and went 5-6 with a 4.27 ERA in 12 starts before his season ended June 10 with a hip injury had surgery to repair the labrum in his left hip July 13 was 5-2 with a 2.12 ERA and.209 opponents batting average over his first eight starts then went 0-4 with a 9.64 ERA and.381 opponents average over his final four starts despite missing 3½ months of the season, he tied for seventh in the American League in unearned runs (11) and stolen bases allowed (15). TRIGGS BY THE NUMBERS W L ERA G IP ER Career Home Road Day Night Pre-ASB Post-ASB AVG. AB H vs. LHH vs. RHH TRIGGS CAREER HIGHS Low Hit CG: None IP: 7.0, 4/29/17 at HOU Fewest IP, GS: 3.0, 6/18/16 vs. LAA H: 9 (twice), last: 6/9/17 at TB R: 8, 6/9/17 at TB ER: 8, 6/9/17 at TB BB: 3 (three times), last: 5/21/17 vs. BOS SO: 9, 4/29/17 at HOU HR: 3, 6/9/17 at TB Pitches: 105, 5/10/17 vs. LAA Win Streak: 4, 8/28/16 to 4/18/17 Loss Streak: 4, 5/21/17 to 6/9/17 Scoreless Streak: 13.2, 4/6/17 to 4/18/17 Complete Games: None Shutouts: None TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER RHP Kendall Graveman (0-2, 9.45 ERA): Is scheduled to make his fourth start of the season has allowed at least four runs while tossing 5.0 innings or fewer in each of his first three starts is tied for the Major League lead with 14 runs allowed has surrendered at least one home run in each start and has five for the season, which is tied with Hamels (TEX) for the most in the majors is also tied for the ML lead in hits (20) was the losing pitcher in his last start, a 6-1 A s loss at Los Angeles (AL) last Sunday (3.1 ip, 5 h, 5 r, 5 er, 4 bb, 3 so) is 1-3 with a 4.81 ERA (48.2 ip, 64 h, 27 r, 26 er, 11 bb, 28 so, 3 hr) in 10 career appearances, including eight starts against Seattle had no decisions and a 4.76 ERA in two starts last year went 1-2 with a 7.53 ERA and.305 opponents batting average in five starts this spring was 6-4 with a 4.19 ERA in 19 starts last year in a season shortened due to two stints on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder.

3 ATHLETICS BULLPEN BRIEFS TEAM 2-1, 3.19 ERA (17 er in 48.0 ip) Saves/Opportunities: 2-for-3 (66.7%) Has allowed runs in seven straight games after going two games without allowing a run has 3.19 ERA overall, the fifth lowest in American League. Allowed a season-worst eight runs, three earned in the loss last Friday night it was the most runs the A s bullpen has allowed since June 4, 2017 vs Washington. Compiled a 4.57 ERA last year, which was third highest in the AL, eighth highest in Oakland history and the highest since 1998 (4.62). Converted 35-of-60 (58.3%) save opportunities had the third lowest save percentage in the AL, the third most blown saves (25) and tied for the fourth fewest saves (35). Allowed 63-of-211 (29.9%) inherited runners to score, which ranked 10th in the AL the inherited runners were the fewest in the AL. First batters faced hit.221, which was third lowest in the AL ranked fifth in first batter on-base percentage (.294) and slugging percentage (.383) had 43 first batter walks and 132 strikeouts, both of which are the most by an A s team since at least RHP RYAN BUCHTER Last Outing: 4/11 at Los Angeles-NL (1.0 ip, 2 h, 1 r, 1 er, 0 bb, 0 k) Inherited Runners/Scored: 4/0 First Hitters: 2-7, 2 so Allowed his first runs of the season, both unearned on Friday night with a homer to Luis Valbuena on Saturday night, he allowed his first earned run since Sept. 11, 2017 vs Chicago-AL. Had his 19 road game scoreless streak snapped with a homer to Valbuena on Saturday it was the first run he has allowed on the road since July 20th of last season (16.0 ip, 3 h, 1 r, 6 bb, 10 so). Agaisnt Seattle, is 1-0 with a ERA (5 er, 2.1 ip) with 5 strikeouts allowed 4 ER on June 2, Has a 2.20 ERA (7 er in 28.2 ip) in 29 career appearances in April. Was acquired from Kansas City with Brandon Moss and cash for Jesse Hahn and Heath Fillmyer, Jan. 29, Begins his fourth season in the majors with his fourth team (Atlanta, San Diego, Kansas City, Oakland) is also on his fourth Opening Day roster. Last Year: Began the season with San Diego and was traded to Kansas City July 23 combined for a 4-3 record, one save and a 2.89 ERA in a career-high 71 appearances overall allowed a.187 opponents batting average, including.159 with RISP. 46 RHP SANTIAGO CASILLA Last Outing: 4/8 at Los Angeles-AL (ND, 2.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 3 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 0-2, bb Has not allowed a hit over his first three games (5.0 ip). Begins his 15th Major League season and has pitched for just two teams has pitched in 218 games for Oakland ( , 17-18) and 414 for San Francisco ( ). Is on his 10th Opening Day roster ( , with Oakland and with San Francisco). Is 0-1 with 3 saves and a 3.92 ERA (9 er, 20.2 ip) with 19 strikeouts in 22 relief appearances against Seattle. Has a 1.83 ERA (19 er in 93.2 ip) in 92 career appearances in April. Last Year: Began the season as the A s closer and saved a team-leading 16 games before Blake Treinen took over in July was 16-for-23 (69.6%) in save opportunities, which was the second lowest percentage in the majors compiled a 4.27 ERA in 63 games. 35 LHP DANNY COULOMBE Last Outing: 4/10 at Los Angeles-NL (ND, 2.0 ip, 3 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 5/0 First Hitters: 0-6, 2 so Did not allow a run in his first four outings until surrendering a home run on Sunday at Los Angeles (AL). Is 0-0 with a 5.93 ERA (9 er, 13.2 ip) with 11 strikeouts in 15 relief appearances against Seattle. Is in his fifth season in the majors but is on his second Opening Day roster his first was last year with Oakland. Last Year: Made a team-leading 72 appearances in his first full season in the majors and was 2-2 with a 3.48 ERA and.240 opponents batting average ranked fifth in the American League in games pitched but tossed just 51.2 innings. 31 RHP LIAM HENDRIKS Last Outing: 4/10 at Los Angeles-NL (ND, 0.0 ip, 3 h, 2 r, 2 er, 1 hr) Inherited Runners/Scored: 7/4 First Hitters: 2-3 Allowed two runs on three hits without recording an out in his lone appearance against Los Angeles-NL it was the sixth time in his career that he has made an appearance without recording an out. Is 0-2 with a 3.64 ERA (12 er, 29.2 ip) with 32 strikeouts in 18 appearances, including 2 starts against Seattle. Posted a 6.00 ERA in nine appearances in April last year and has a 6.55 ERA (41 er in 56.1 ip) in 34 career appearances in the month. Is in his eighth season in the majors and is on his sixth Opening Day roster ( , 15-18) it is his third straight with the A s. Last Year: Was 4-2 with a save and a 4.22 ERA in a career-high 70 games also had career highs in strikeouts (78), saves and wild pitches (6) and a career-low in opponents batting average (.229) tied for eighth in the American League in games pitched. 15 RHP EMILIO PAGÁN Last Outing: 4/11 at Los Angeles-NL (1.0 ip, 2 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 hr) Inherited Runners/Scored: 1/0 First Hitters: 2-7 Before allowing a home run in his last game, had not allowed a run in each of his previous four appearances (3.2 ip). Is facing Seattle for the first time in his career. Was acquired from Seattle with Alexander Campos for Ryon Healy on Nov. 15, Begins his second season in the Majors and is on his first Opening Day roster. Last Year: Made his Major League debut with Seattle and was 2-3 with a 3.22 ERA in 34 relief appearances over four stints struck out 56 and walked just 8 in 50.1 innings also went 2-1 with five saves and a 2.56 ERA in 23 appearances with Triple-A Tacoma. 36 RHP YUSMEIRO PETIT Last Outing: 4/11 at Los Angeles-AL (ND, 2.0 ip, 1 h) Inherited Runners/Scored: 6/4 First Hitters: 3-7 Allowed a season-high five hits last Friday after retiring the first 13 of the 16 batters he faced. Is 0-2 with 2 saves and a 3.09 ERA (4 er, 11.2 ip) with 16 strikeouts in 9 relief appearances in his career against Seattle. Signed with the A s as a free agent on December 7, 2017 has a two-year deal with a club option for Begins his 11th season in the majors with his sixth different team (Florida, 2006; Arizona, ; San Francisco, ; Washington, 2016; Los Angeles-AL, 2017) is on his seventh Opening Day roster ( , 14-18). Last Year: Signed a minor league deal with Los Angeles (AL) Feb. 15, made the Angels Opening Day roster and spent the entire season in the majors appeared in a career high 60 games and went 5-2 with a career-high four saves and a career-low 2.76 ERA. 39 RHP BLAKE TREINEN Last Outing: 4/7 at Los Angeles-AL (S, 2.0 ip, 2 h, 4 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-3 Inherited Runners/Scored: 3/2 First Hitters: 0-4 Recorded his second two inning save of his career on Saturday night, and now has five saves of more than an inning in his career. Allowed a three-run homer last Friday at Los Angeles (AL) for his first blown save of the season it was his first blown save since Aug. 4, 2017, also at Los Angeles (AL), and it snapped a streak of 13 consecutive saves. Is 1-1 with a 0.00 ERA (0 er, 3.1 ip) with 2 strikeouts in 4 relief appearances in his career against Seattle, all in Begins his fifth season in the majors and is on his fourth Opening Day roster the previous three came with Washington ( ). Last Year: Was acquired from Washington in the Sean Doolittle/Ryan Madson trade on July 16 and ended up saving 13 games for the A s went 3-4 with a 2.13 ERA in 35 games with Oakland and combined for a career-high 16 saves and a 3.93 ERA overall. 44 RHP CHRIS HATCHER Last Outing: 4/10 vs. Los Angeles-NL (ND, 1.0 ip, 1 h, 1 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 0-5 Was credited with each of the A s first two wins and is one of two American League relievers with two wins (Bleier, BAL). Has a 6.75 ERA (3 er, 4.0 ip) with 5 so in 4 games vs. Seattle allowed all 3 runs in his last two outings scoreless in his first two outings. Compiled a 3.95 ERA in eight April appearances last year but has a 6.69 ERA (27 er in 36.1 ip) in 36 career appearances in the month. Begins his ninth season in the majors and is on his fourth Opening Day roster ( with the Dodgers). Last Year: Began the season with the Dodgers and was traded to the A s Aug. 15 combined for a 1-2 record and a 4.22 ERA in 49 appearances in his seventh season in the majors had career highs in strikeouts (63) and innings pitched (59.2).

4 ATHLETICS BATTING NOTES 1 FRANKLIN BARRETO Current Streak: 0 games (0 for 0) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 0-0 Road Trip: 0-0 Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville last Saturday and made his 2018 debut Wednesday at Los Angeles (NL) as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning did not have an at bat. Appeared in just one game with the Sounds, going 2-for-4 with a double, home run and three RBI April 5 at New Orleans. In six minor league seasons has combined to hit.293 (529-for1807) with 111 doubles, 25 triples, 50 home runs and 244 RBI in 457 games. Hit.293 (17-for-58) with one double, two triples, three home runs and 10 RBI in 23 Spring Training games. Last Year: Batted.197 with a double, two triples, two home runs and six RBI in 25 games over two stints with Oakland in his Major League debut also hit.290 with 15 home runs and 54 RBI in 111 games with Triple-A Nashville. 20 MARK CANHA Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 2) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 1-3, r Road Trip: 1-3, r Was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday flew out as a pinch hitter on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 in a start at first base on Wednesday. Is a.276 (27-for-98) career hitter against Seattle with four doubles, two triples, six home runs and 16 RBI in 26 games the home runs and RBI are his most against any team has three career home runs at Safeco Field, which are second only to his 12 in the Coliseum. Appeared in two games with Nashville, hitting.250 (2-for-8) with one run, one double, one home run and one RBI. Hit.362 (17-for-47) with three doubles, four home runs and 10 RBI in 23 games during Spring Training. Last Year: Split his season between Oakland and Triple-A Nashville hit.208 with five home runs and 14 RBI in 57 games over four stints with the A s in his third season in the majors also batted.283 with 12 home runs and 50 RBI in 75 games with the Sounds. 26 MATT CHAPMAN Current Streak: 1 game (2 for 6) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 2-9, 2 r, hr, 3 rbi, bb, so Road Trip: 5-19, 6 r, 3b, 2 hr, 4 rbi, 3 bb, 2 so Is 5-for-19 (.263) on the road trip after hitting.400 on the homestand. Had his seventh multiple hit game of the season Wednesday, which is tied for the most in the American League also ranks second in total bases (32), third in slugging (.653), tied for third in home runs (4) and RBI (11), tied for fourth in hits (17),tied for seventh in runs (11), tied for eighth in batting (.347) and 10th in on-base percentage (.418). Three of his four home runs have come with runners on base. Had his career-high nine-game hitting streak snapped on Tuesday went 15-for-33 (.455) with nine runs, three home runs, eight RBI and six multiple hit games during the streak had a career-best streak of five consecutive multiple hit games from April 2-6. Is one of four Athletics to start all 13 games (Davis, Lowrie, Semien). Batted.178 with two home runs and six RBI in 17 games during the spring. Last Year: Was selected from Triple-A Nashville June 15 and hit.234 with 14 home runs and 40 RBI in 84 games in his Major League debut led Major League rookies in doubles (21) and extra base hits (37) after the All-Star Break. 2 KHRIS DAVIS Current Streak: 2 games (5 for 10) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 5-10, 2 r, 2b, hr, 2 rbi, 3 so Road Trip: 5-22, 2 r, 2b, hr, 2 rbi, bb, 6 so, gidp Went 5-for-10 in the two-game series against the Dodgers after going 3-for-29 (.103) over his previous eight games. Is batting.381 (8-for-21) in five starts as a left fielder,.143 (4-for-28) in eight starts at designated hitter. Is a.207 (28-for-135) career hitter against Seattle but has 14 home runs and 31 RBI in 38 games the home runs and RBI are second only to his 18 home runs and 39 RBI against Texas. MOST HOME RUNS IN MAJORS, 2016-PRESENT 89 Giancarlo Stanton 87 Khris Davis 84 Nelson Cruz 83 Edwin Encarnacion 80 Brian Dozier Is one of four Athletics to start all 13 games (Chapman, Lowrie, Semien). Batted.127 in 20 games this spring had 12 RBI on his seven hits. Last Year: Hit a career-high 43 home runs after slugging 42 in 2016 to become the second player in Athletics history with back-to-back 40-homer seasons (Jimmie Foxx, ) added a career-high 110 RBI ranked second in the AL in HR and third in RBI. 23 MATT JOYCE Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 2) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 1-3, so Road Trip: 4-14, 3 r, 2 hr, 3 rbi, 3 bb, 3 so Is 5-for-23 (.217) over his last nine games after hitting.286 in the seasonopening four-game series against Los Angeles (AL). Has started eight games, all against right-handed pitchers is 0-for-1 with a walk in two plate appearances against lefties last year, he made 109 of his 123 starts against righties over the last six years, he has made 452 of his 478 starts (94.6%) against righties. Struck out as a pinch hitter Tuesday night and is 1-for-3 (.333) with a double and a RBI in four pinch hitting appearances is tied for second in the American League in pinch plate appearances has 35 career pinch hits, 16 of which are for extra bases (10 doubles, one triple, five home runs). Is 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Batted.250 with two home runs and six RBI in 15 games this spring. Last Year: Signed a two-year deal with the A s following the 2016 season and hit a career-high 25 home runs batted.225 with a.408 slugging percentage through the end of July and.278 with a.601 slugging percentage over the final two months. 8 JED LOWRIE Current Streak: 1 game (3 for 6) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 3-10, 2 r, 1 hr, 4 rbi, so Road Trip: 8-22, 4 r, 3 hr, 6 rbi, 2 bb, 6 so Had his third three-hit game of the season Wednesday, which is tied for the Major League lead is tied for third in the American League in hits (18), ranks fourth in total bases (30) and tied for seventh in RBI (11). Is now 13-for-29 (.448) with three home runs and nine RBI over his last seven games after hitting.200 with two RBI over his first six contests. Is batting.341 (14-for-41) in April and is a.309 (202-for-653) career hitter in the month, which is his best average for any month of the season. Hit his third home run of the season Wednesday, all of which have come on the road at night against right-handed pitchers. Went 0-for-4 Tuesday night to snap a streak where he reached base safely via hit or walk in 25 consecutive road games dating back to Aug. 19, Is one of four Athletics to start all 13 games (Chapman, Davis, Semien). Hit.268 in 17 games this spring but drew a team-leading seven walks. Last Year: Set an Oakland record with 49 doubles, which ranked second in the majors and second in Athletics history to Al Simmons (53 in 1926) had the eighth best double total by a switch hitter in Major League history led the A s with a.277 batting average. 21 JONATHAN LUCROY Current Streak: 1 game (3 for 5) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 3-9, 2 r, 2b, so Road Trip: 4-15, 3 r, 2 2b, bb, 2 so Went 3-for-5 on Wednesday at Los Angeles (NL) after going 3-for-17 (.176) over his previous five games. Is batting.320 (8-for-25) against right-handed pitching,.167 (2-for-12) against left-handers. Is a.333 (22-for-66) career hitter against Seattle. Has started 10 of the A s first 13 games at catcher has thrown out 5-of-9 (55.6%) attempted base stealers and the five caught stealings are tied for the most in the majors (McCann, DET) has tossed out 182 dating back to 2010, which are the most by any Major League catcher over that span. Was signed by the A s as a free agent March 12 made his first Cactus League appearance on March 17 and went 0-for-20 with a walk in eight spring training games. Last Year: Began the season with Texas and was batting.242 with 4 HR and 27 RBI in 77 games when he was traded to Colorado July 30 hit.310 with 2 HR and 13 RBI in 46 games with the Rockies combined to bat.265 in 123 games overall. 13 BRUCE MAXWELL Current Streak: 3 games (3 for 11) Los Angeles (NL) Series: DNP Road Trip: 1-4, rbi, so Started one game at catcher in each of the first three series and is 3-for- 11 (.273) in three games did not play in the two game series against the Dodgers. Has hit two of his four career home runs at Safeco Field. Opponents have been successful in their only stolen base attempt off him. Batted.333 with two home runs and seven RBI in 19 spring training games had a nine-game hitting streak from March 9-23 (10-for-23,.435). Is in his third season in the majors but is on his first Opening Day roster. Last Year: Batted.237 with 3 HR and 22 RBI in 76 games over three stints with the A s combined to hit.211 with no extra base hits and no RBI over his first two stints then batted.240 with 12 doubles, 3 HR and 22 RBI over his final 67 games.

5 28 MATT OLSON Current Streak: 2 games (4 for 8) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 4-8, 2 r, rbi, 3 so Road Trip: 7-18, 5 r, hr, 3 rbi, bb, hbp, 8 so Had a pinch hit single in the fourth inning on Wednesday at Los Angeles (NL) and ended up going 3-for-4 tied an Oakland record for most hits in a game by a non-starter it was the 10th three-hit game by a substitute, the first since Rajai Davis on Aug. 22, Is now 12-for-33 (.364) over last nine games after going 2-for-14 (.143) over his first four contests. Is 12-for-32 (.375) with both of his home runs and all five of his RBI against right-handed pitching is 2-for-15 (.133) against left-handers. Is 1-for-17 (.059) during day games is batting.433 (13-for-30) at night. Batted.259 with a team-leading six doubles this spring. Last Year: Batted.259 with 24 HR and 45 RBI in 59 games over six stints with the A s added 22 walks for a.352 on-base percentage slugged.651 and had a OPS tied for third among American League rookies in home runs and ranked eighth in RBI. 25 STEPHEN PISCOTTY Current Streak: 2 games (2 for 7) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 2-7, bb, so Road Trip: 3-16, r, 2b, 2 rbi, 2 bb, 2 so, sf, 2 gidp MLB MOST HOME RUNS, FIRST 83 CAREER GAMES 30 Rudy York (31) 29 Jose Abreu (29) 28 Cody Bellinger (28) 28 Mark McGwire (30) 26 Matt Olson 26 Gary Sanchez (26) Wally Berger (26) (since 1908 number in parentheses is total after 84 games) Went 4-for-15 (.267) in the season-opening four-game series against the Angels but is 5-for-28 (.179) in eight games since then. Has grounded into five double plays, which is tied for the Major League lead with Judge (NYY) and Castro (MIA). Batted.286 in 18 games this spring. Was acquired from St. Louis for Yairo Muñoz and minor leaguer Max Schrock on Dec. 14, 2017 and begins his fourth season in the majors. Last Year: Batted.235 with nine home runs and 39 RBI in 107 games in a season interrupted by two stints on the disabled list missed a total of 28 games due to injuries drew a career-high 52 walks for a.342 on-base percentage. 5 JAKE SMOLINSKI Current Streak: 0 for 9 Los Angeles (NL) Series: 0-3, so Road Trip: 0-9, r, bb, 4 so, sb, gidp Started the season 0-for-6, singled in the fourth inning last Thursday against Texas and is 0-for-9 since then. Did not drive in a run last year and now has a 42-game streak without an RBI that is tied for the second longest such streak in Oakland history with Steve Hovley (July 12, 1970 to April 7, 1971) the record is 43 by Ted Martinez from May 26-Sept. 20, 1975 his last RBI came on Aug. 31, 2016 at Houston. Has a career-high 53-game homerless streak and has not homered since Aug. 17, 2016 at Texas. Is 1-for-13 (.077) in April and is a.111 (6-for-54) career hitter in the month, which is his lowest mark for any month of the season. Batted.265 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 21 games this spring. Last Year: Missed nearly the entire season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder during Spring Training was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list Sept. 1 and hit.259 with a double in 16 games with the A s. 32 TRAYCE THOMPSON Current Streak: 1game (1 for 5) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 1-6, r, 3 so Road Trip: 1-6, r, 3 so Was claimed off waivers April 5 from New York (AL) struck out as a pinch hitter Tuesday night in his Oakland debut and then went 1-for-5 in a start in center field on Wednesday. Is 5-for-13 (.385) with a home run and two RBI in five career games against Seattle. Was with the Los Angeles Dodgers this spring and hit.255 with a home run and two RBI in 20 games before he was designated for assignment March 27 claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees April 3. Made his Major League debut with the White Sox in 2015 and is a.233 career hitter with 19 home runs and 50 RBI in 151 games over three seasons in the Majors. Last Year: Spent most of the 2017 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City where he hit.212 with nine home runs and 33 RBI in 95 games hit.122 with a home run and two RBI in 27 games over three stints with the Dodgers. 10 MARCUS SEMIEN Current Streak: 9 games (10 for 39) Los Angeles (NL) Series: 3-9, 3 r, 2 2b, 4 rbi, bb, 4 so Road Trip: 6-22, 4 r, 2 2b, hr, 7 rbi, 2 bb, 6 so Had two hits on Wednesday, snapping a streak of eight consecutive games with exactly one hit now has a nine-game hitting streak, which matches his career high (third time) and the A s season high is 10-for-39 (.256) during the streak, which has lowered his overall batting average from.294 to.268. Matched his career high with four RBI on Wednesday against the Dodgers (seventh time). Has 10 career home runs against Seattle, which are his most against any team. Is the only Athletic to reach base safely in all 13 games and is one of four to start each game (Chapman, Davis, Lowrie). Is batting.412 (7-for-17) in the seventh inning or later and.625 (5-for-8) with runners in scoring position Hit.295 in 20 games this spring. Last Year: Batted.249 with 10 HR and 40 RBI in 85 games in a season shortened by a stint on the disabled list from April 15 to July 5 missed 74 games while on the DL after playing in all but 10 games over the previous two seasons stole a career-high 12 bases. A S HITTING VS. SEATTLE 2018 CAREER AVG. AB H HR RBI PLAYER AVG. AB H HR RBI #DIV/0! Barreto #DIV/0! Canha #DIV/0! Chapman #DIV/0! Davis #DIV/0! Joyce #DIV/0! Lowrie #DIV/0! Lucroy #DIV/0! Maxwell #DIV/0! Olson #DIV/0! Piscotty #DIV/0! Semien #DIV/0! Smolinski #DIV/0! Thompson #DIV/0! TOTALS A S CAREER HITTING VS. LEAKE PLAYER BAT AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Mark Canha R Matt Chapman R Khris Davis R Matt Joyce L Jed Lowrie S Jonathan Lucroy R Bruce Maxwell L Matt Olson L Stephen Piscotty R Boog Powell L Marcus Semien R

6 HIGHS AND LOWS CLUB Longest Winning Streak...1 (five times), last: April 11 to present Longest Winning Streak, Home... 1 (three times), last: April 4 Longest Winning Streak, Road...1 (twice), last: April 11 to present Longest Losing Streak...3, March 30 to April 1 Longest Losing Streak, Home...3, March 30 to April 1 Longest Losing Streak, Road...2, April 8 to 10 Most Runs, Game, A s... 16, April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) Most Runs, Game, Opponents... 13, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Runs, Inning, A s...5 April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) (4th)...5, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) (2nd) Most Runs, Inning, Opponents...5, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) (7th) Largest Margin, Victory... 10, April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) (16-6) Largest Margin, Loss...5, April 8 at Los Angeles (AL) (1-6)... 5, March 31 vs. Los Angeles (AL) (3-8) Most Hits, Game, A s... 21, April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) Most Hits, Game, Opponents... 14, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Hits, Inning, A s...7, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) (2nd) Most Hits, Inning, Opponents...5, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) (4th) Most Home Runs, Game, A s...5, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Home Runs, Game, Opponents...3, April 10 vs. Los Angeles (NL)... 3, March 29 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Doubles, Game, A s...4, April 4 vs. Texas... 4, March 31 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Doubles, Game, Opponents... 6, March 31 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Triples, Game, A s...1 (twice), last: April 7 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Triples, Game, Opponents...1 (twice), last: March 31 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Stolen Bases, Game, A s... 1 (three times), last: April 7 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Stolen Bases, Game, Opponents...2, April 2 vs. Texas Most Strikeouts, A s Pitchers... 11, April 2 vs. Texas Most Strikeouts, Opponents Pitchers... 13, April 3 vs. Texas Most Walks, A s Pitchers...5, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Walks, Opponents Pitchers... 10, April 7 at Los Angeles (AL) Fewest Hits Allowed, A s Pitchers...4, April 4 vs. Texas Fewest Hits Allowed, Opponents Pitchers...3, April 8 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Left on Base, Nine Inning Game... 10, April 5 vs. Texas... 10, April 3 vs. Texas Most Left on Base, Extra Inning Game...10, March 29 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Fewest Left on Base, Game...3, April 8 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Errors, Game...1 (seven times) Largest Comeback in Win... 4, March 29 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Largest Lead Surrendered in Loss...6, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) INDIVIDUAL Grand Slams... None Pinch Hit Home Runs... None Lead Off Home Runs... None Inside-The-Park Home Runs... None Game Ending Home Runs... None Back-to-Back Home Runs...Matt Joyce and Marcus Semien, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL)... Khris Davis and Matt Olson, March 29 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Longest Hitting Streak... 9, Marcus Semien, April 2 to present... 9, Matt Chapman, March 30 to April 7 Most Runs, Game... 3, Marcus Semien, April 11 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Hits, Game... 3 (7 times), last: Olson, Lowrie, Davis and Lucroy, April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) Most Doubles, Game... 2, Khris Davis, March 31 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Triples, Game...1 (twice), last: Matt Chapman, April 7 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Home Runs, Game...1 (15 times) Most Runs Batted In, Game. 4 (three times), last: Semien and Lowrie, April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) Most Walks, Game...2 (four times), last: Chapman and Joyce, April 7 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Strikeouts, Game...3 (six times), last: Matt Olson, April 8 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Stolen Bases, Game...1 (three times), last: Jake Smolinski, April 7 at Los Angeles (AL) Longest Winning Streak...2, Chris Hatcher, March 29 to present Longest Losing Streak...2, Kendall Graveman, April 3 to present...2, Daniel Mengden, March 31 to April 5 Most Strikeouts, Game...7 (twice), last: Andrew Triggs, April 2 vs. Texas Most Walks, Game... 4, Kendall Graveman, April 8 at Los Angeles (AL) Most Innings, Game, Starter...8.0, Sean Manaea, April 4 vs. Texas Most Innings, Game, Reliever (eight times), last: Yusmeiro Petit, April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) Low Hit Complete Game... None Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings , Sean Manaea, March 30 to April 4 Most Consecutive Batters Retired (three times), last: Sean Manaea, April 4 GENERAL Longest Game, Innings...11, March 29 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Longest Game, Time, Nine Innings...3:50, April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) Longest Game, Time, Extra Innings... 4:02, March 29 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Shortest Game, Time...2:23, April 4 vs. Texas Largest Crowd, Home...27,764, March 29 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Smallest Crowd, Home... 7,416, April 2 vs. Texas Largest Crowd, Road... 49,394, April 11 at Los Angeles (NL) Smallest Crowd, Road... 36,023, April 6 at Los Angeles (AL) Postponement, Rain, Home... None Postponement, Rain, Road... None MULTIPLE HIT GAMES PLAYER TOT Chapman Davis Joyce Lowrie Lucroy Maxwell Olson Pinder Piscotty Powell Semien Smolinski MULTIPLE RBI GAMES PLAYER TOT Chapman Davis Joyce Lowrie Lucroy Maxwell Olson Pinder Piscotty Powell Semien Smolinski GAME TYING/GO-AHEAD RBI PLAYER GT GA TOT Chapman Davis Joyce Lowrie Lucroy Maxwell Olson Pinder Piscotty Powell Semien Smolinski STARTS IN THE BATTING ORDER Player Canha Chapman Davis Joyce Lowrie Lucroy Maxwell Olson Pinder Piscotty Powell Semien Smolinski Thompson GAMES BY POSITION C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH Player G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS G GS Barreto Canha Chapman Davis Joyce Lowrie Lucroy Maxwell Olson Pinder Piscotty Powell Semien Smolinski Thompson