2014 Oakland A s. Expanded Game Notes

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2 OAKLAND ATHLETICS Game Information Oakland Athletics Baseball Company 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA A s PR on OAKLAND ATHLETICS (60-37) VS. BALTIMORE ORIOLES (53-43) SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014 O.CO COLISEUM 1:05 P.M. PDT RHP SONNY GRAY (10-3, 2.79) VS. RHP KEVIN GAUSMAN (4-2, 3.29) CSNCA A S RADIO NETWORK (95.7 FM THE GAME) EN ESPAÑOL (KIQI 1010 AM) ABOUT THE A S: Are 3-4 over the last seven games but have won nine of the last 13 contests and 18 of the last 27 are for the season, which is the best record in the majors for the 28 th consecutive day (since June 18) and 30 th day this year (also May 21-22) lead the American League West by 1½ games for the fourth consecutive day, which is their smallest lead since May 29 when they also lead by 1½ games have not led by fewer than 1½ games since they took sole possession of first place with a one game lead April 28 have been alone in first every day since then and have held at least a share of first since April 24 have spent MLB BEST RECORDS SINCE 2012 W L PCT Oakland Atlanta St. Louis Cincinnati Washington Detroit OAKLAND A s BEST STARTS 97 Games 98 Games days in sole possession of first this year, four days tied for first, four days in second, three days tied for second, one day tied for third and three days in fourth have held the best record in the AL every day since May 31. PITCHING: The A s have allowed one run or fewer in seven of the last 13 games and have a 2.38 ERA (31 er in ip) over that span rank second in the majors in opponents batting average (.232) and on-base percentage (.294) and third in ERA (3.14) and opponents slugging percentage (.352) have issued the third fewest walks in the American League (263) and have the fourth most shutouts (9). STARTING PITCHING: A s starting pitchers have allowed one run or fewer in eight of the last 13 games and are 7-4 with a 2.30 ERA (21 er in 82.1 ip) over that span have a 3.22 ERA (209 er in ip) for the season, which is second lowest in the majors (Los Angeles-NL, 3.13) have the fewest losses in the majors (24) and are tied for the fourth most wins (41) are tied for the American League lead in complete games (3). OFFENSE: The A s are batting.234 (117 for 500) in July, which is the lowest mark in the American League have scored 53 runs scored in 15 games (3.53 runs per game) after averaging 5.07 runs per game or better in each of the first three months have homered in seven consecutive games (nine home runs total) and have 101 for the season, which ranks sixth in the majors also lead the majors in walks (363), rank second in runs (475), fifth in on-base percentage (.327), sixth in fewest strikeouts (683) and eighth in extra base hits (283). HOME AND AWAY: The A s had their season-high seven-game home winning streak snapped last night are 1-1 on this six-game homestand against Baltimore (1-1) and Houston (three games) after going 6-0 on the last homestand against Toronto (4-0) and San Francisco (2-0) have won 12 of the last 14 home games, 25 of the last 32 and are (.660) at home for the season that is the second best home record in the majors (Los Angeles-AL, 33-16) went 2-3 on the last road trip to San Francisco (1-1) and Seattle (1-2) and are (.571) on the road, which is tied for the fifth best road record in the majors. AGAINST THE EAST: The A s are (.607) against the American League East, which is the best mark by any AL team (Baltimore 26-18,.591) have won 10 of the last 12 games have a 3.10 ERA (88 er in ip), which is second lowest by an AL team (Seattle, 2.90), but are batting.218 (205 for 940), which is also second lowest (Houston,.199). THIS AND THAT: The A s have outscored the opposition by 142 runs, which is the most in the majors (Los Angeles-AL, 89) A s outfielders have 27 assists, which is tied with the Mets for the most in the majors and is two more than the A s season total from last year today marks the ninth time in the last 17 games the A s have played a team that was in first place in its division at the time of the game beginning tomorrow, 16 of the A s next 19 games are against teams currently under.500 have not used a rookie this year, which is the longest season-opening streak by a ML team since the 1971 Baltimore Orioles went the first 152 games (source: Elias) have posted a winning record in 13 consecutive months, which matches the longest such streak in Oakland history (Sept Sept. 1972). CLOSE CALLS: Had their seventh walk-off win of the season Friday night, which is tied for third most in the majors (Boston and Pittsburgh, 8) it was the A s 10 th win when trailing after seven innings and their fifth when trailing after eight both are the most in the majors the 10 wins when trailing after seven innings are tied for second most in Oakland history (12 in 1969) are in games decided in the last at bat lead the majors in last at bat wins and are fourth in games decided in the last at bat have won nine of their last 12 games decided by two runs or fewer after starting the season are in games decided by three runs or more are 10-5 (.667) in extra inning games lead the majors in extra inning games and wins and have the fourth best record. IN THE PINCH: A s pinch hitters lead the American League in walks (16), doubles (5) and extra base hits (8), rank second in RBI (15), tied for second in hits (20), home runs (3) and plate appearances (98), third in slugging percentage (.425) and fourth in on-base percentage (.378) the 20 pinch hits match the A s season total from last year and the 16 walks are tied for third in the majors. ON THE BASES: The A s are 54 for 66 (81.8%) in stolen base attempts, which is the second best percentage in the majors (Washington, 84.7%) opponents have been successful in 55 of their 66 (83.3%) attempts, which is fourth highest in the majors. AT THE BREAK: The A s were (.621) at the All-Star Break the wins are the most in Athletics history before the All-Star Break (previous: 56 in 1971, 1972 and 1973) and the winning percentage is fourth best and the best since 1990 (51-31,.622) the wins are the most by any team since Detroit had 59 in 2006 it marked the second time in Athletics history the A s had the best record in MLB at the break (1988) the pitching staff compiled a 3.09 ERA, which is the lowest by an American League team since the Angels had a 2.89 ERA in 1989 it was the lowest by an A s team since 1981 (2.81) outscored the opposition and the run differential of 145 was the best in Athletics history, seventh best in AL history and 14 th best in Major League history it was the best by any team since Seattle in 2001 (149) the pitching staff set a franchise record for strikeouts with 728 (previous: 650 in 2013) went into the break in sole possession of first place in the AL West for the second consecutive season after a 22- year streak of not being alone in first at the break. ALL-STARS: The A s had six players named to the American League All-Star team (Céspedes, Donaldson, Doolittle, Kazmir, Moss and Norris) and one named to the National League All-Star team (Samardzija) had six players appear in the game, matching the most in Athletics history (1973 and 1975). A s vs. ORIOLES: The A s lead the season series 3-2 have split the first two games in Oakland after taking two of three at Baltimore in early June lost the season series last year 5-2, marking the first time the A s lost the season series to the Orioles since 1998 are (.654) against Baltimore since the start of the 1999 season, which is the best winning percentage against the Orioles by an American League team over that span since moving to Oakland in 1968, the A s are against the Orioles that breaks down to in Oakland and in Baltimore all-time, the A s are against the Orioles/Browns/Brewers of the other seven original AL franchises, the Orioles are the only team the A s have a winning record against. TODAY S TIDBITS Sean Doolittle has 14 saves, which is three short of the Athletics record for saves by a left-handed pitcher (17, Embree in 2007) Stephen Vogt is batting.351, which is the best mark in the majors among batters with 100 or more plate appearances. THIS DATE IN A s HISTORY In 1969, at the age of 19 years, 357 days, Vida Blue becomes the first Oakland teenage pitcher to start a game he takes the loss in the A's 7-3 decision at California in 1973 Jim Hunter becomes the first Oakland Athletic to win 100 games as he defeats the Cleveland Indians 6-5 in the Coliseum in 2009 the A s trail Minnesota 12-2 entering the bottom of the third inning but come back to win 14-13, setting an Oakland record for biggest come-from-behind victory in 2011 Hideki Matsui homers at Detroit for the 500 th home run in professional career the total includes 332 in the Japanese Leagues. PITCHING PROBABLES Tue., July 22 vs. Houston LHP Scott Kazmir (11-3, 2.38) vs. LHP Brett Oberholtzer (2-7, 4.50) 7:05 CSNCA/95.7 FM/KIQI 1010 AM Wed., July 23 vs. Houston RHP Jesse Chavez (7-6, 3.14) vs. RHP Brad Peacock (3-6, 4.39) 7:05 CSNCA/95.7 FM/KIQI 1010 AM Thu., July 24 vs. Houston RHP Jeff Samardzija (1-1, 3.27) vs. RHP Scott Feldman (4-7, 4.30) 12: 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

3 TODAY S STARTING PITCHER: Sonny Gray (10-3, 2.79 ERA) AMONG THE LEADERS: Ranks third in the American League in opponents slugging percentage (.313), sixth in opponents batting average (.227), seventh in ERA (2.79) and tied for seventh in wins (10) and winning percentage (.769) is also tied for third in shutouts (1), tied for sixth in wild pitches (7) and tied for seventh in complete games (1). FOUR-GAME WINNING STREAK: Is 4-0 with a 2.41 ERA (9 er in 33.2 ip) over his last five starts it is his third winning streak of three or more games this year went 5-1 with a 1.99 ERA and.206 opponents average over his first 10 starts and 1-2 with a 5.63 ERA over a fourstart stretch from May 27 to June 13. MONTH BY MONTH: Is 3-0 with a 0.83 ERA (2 er in 21.2 ip) in three starts in July ranks second in the American League in ERA in July and is tied for second in wins went 2-2 with a 5.40 ERA in five starts in June the ERA was the highest single month ERA of his career was 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in five starts in May compiled a 4-1 record and a 2.06 ERA in five starts in April and was named American League Pitcher of the Month allowed just one home run in 35.0 innings and held the opposition to a.211 batting average tied for the AL lead in wins in April and ranked fourth in ERA (2.06). THE LONG BALL: Has allowed just one home run in his last six starts (49.2 ip) and seven in innings for the season his average of 0.50 home runs per nine innings is seventh lowest in the American League all seven home runs have come with the bases empty has yielded just 11 home runs in career innings (0.52 per nine innings). OPPONENTS BATTING: Opponents are batting.168 (20 for 119) with a double and two home runs (.227 slugging percentage) when leading off an inning the slugging percentage is second lowest in the American League, the batting average is third lowest and his.227 onbase percentage is fifth lowest has allowed a.177 (32 for 181) batting average and.221 slugging percentage (two doubles, two home runs) against batters leading off an inning in his career the opponents number four hitter is batting.137 (7 for 51) with no extra base hits and three RBI the slugging percentage is the lowest in the majors among qualifiers for the ERA title and the batting average ranks third. AGAINST THE EAST: Is 1-2 with a 3.34 ERA (12 er in 32.1 ip) in five starts against American League East competition compared to 9-1 with a 2.60 ERA (27 er in 93.1 ip) in 14 starts against everyone else his career splits are 2-4 with a 3.72 ERA (20 er in 48.1 ip) in eight starts against the East, 13-2 with a 2.42 ERA (38 er in ip) in 23 games against everyone else. WINS: Has won 10 games this year and now has 15 wins in 31 career games the 15 wins are third most by an Athletics pitcher over his first 31 games since at least 1914 Jim Nash had 18 in (won game 32) and Tim Hudson had 16 in (won game 32) recorded his 10 th career win in his 21 st career game May 16 at Cleveland is the fifth pitcher in Oakland history to reach 10 career wins in 21 games or fewer: Tim Hudson (18 games), Barry Zito (19), A.J. Griffin (20) and Bill Krueger (20). DAYS REST: Is scheduled to start on six days rest today is 4-2 with a 3.29 ERA (25 er in 68.1 ip) in 11 starts on five days rest or more compared to 6-1 with a 2.20 ERA (14 er in 57.1 ip) in eight starts on four days rest. HOME AND AWAY: Is 4-1 with a 2.50 ERA (15 er in 54.0 ip) and.190 (37 for 195) opponents batting average in eight starts on the road compared to 6-2 with a 3.01 ERA (24 er in 71.2 ip) and.255 (69 for 271) opponents average in 11 starts at home has the second lowest road opponents batting average in the American League and ranks sixth in ERA is tied for third in the AL in home wins. NIGHT AND DAY: Is 6-2 with a 2.74 ERA (22 er in 72.2 ip) in 11 starts at night compared to 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA (17 er in 53.2 ip) in eight starts during the day has the fifth lowest night ERA in the American League. DEFENSIVE DOINGS: Committed his first error of the season June 28 at Miami ranks second among American League pitchers with 37 total chances (Keuchel, HOU 45). THAT S ODD: Has a 3.86 ERA (29 er in 67.2 ip) in odd numbered innings compared to a 1.55 ERA (10 er in 58.0 ip) in even numbered innings has a 3.79 ERA (8 er in 19.0 ip) in the first inning this year and a 4.66 ERA (15 er in 29.0 ip) in his career. THIS AND THAT: Has received run support of two runs or fewer in eight of his 19 starts the A s have been shut out four times this year, three times in his starts the A s are 13-6 (.684) in his starting s this year and are (.655) when he starts in his career has tossed at least six innings in 17 of his 19 starts and allowed one run or fewer eight times HIGHLIGHTS: He had a no decision in the A s 2-0 loss to Cleveland on Opening Night March 31 tossed 6.0 shutout innings to become just the second starting pitcher in Oakland history to not allow a run on Opening Day becomes the ninth different Opening Day starter for the A s in the last nine years became the fifth youngest Opening Day starting pitcher in Oakland history struck out a careerhigh tying nine batters in the A s 3-1 win at Seattle April 12 had his career-high six-game winning streak snapped in the A s 3-0 loss to Texas April 23 in Oakland had a 2.35 ERA over that eight-start stretch dating back to Sept. 11, 2013 tossed his first career complete game and shutout, a two-hitter in the A s 4-0 win at Texas April 28 became just the fifth pitcher (third visiting pitcher) to allow two hits or fewer in a shutout at Globe Life Park, the first since Matt Garza (Aug. 15, 2008) matched his career-high with nine strikeouts in the A s 11-1 win at Cleveland May 16 allowed four runs in 6.0 innings May 27 against Detroit, snapping his season-opening streak of 10 consecutive starts with six innings or more and three runs or fewer that is the longest such streak to start a season by an Athletics pitcher since at least 1914 lost back-to-back starts June 7 at Baltimore and June 13 against New York (AL), marking the first time he has lost consecutive decisions in his career (6.35 ERA). LAST START: He extended his winning streak to four games in the A s 4-1 win at Seattle a week ago today allowed just one run while tossing at least seven innings (7.2) for the third consecutive start his own error led to an unearned run in the first inning when Jones singled, went to third on a wild pickoff attempt and scored on a Cano ground out blanked the Mariners on four hits and a walk over the next six innings. GRAY S 2014 STARTS Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT March 31 Cleveland April 6 Seattle 6-3 W April 12 at Seattle 3-1 W April 18 Houston 11-3 W April 23 Texas 0-3 L April 28 at Texas 4-0 W April Totals (5 games, 5 starts) May 4 at Boston 3-2 (10) May 10 Washington 4-3 (10) May 16 at Cleveland 11-1 W May 22 at Tampa Bay 2-5 (11) May 27 Detroit May Totals (5 games, 5 starts) June 1 Los Angeles (AL) 6-3 W June 7 at Baltimore 3-6 L June 13 New York (AL) 0-7 L June 18 Texas 4-2 W June 28 at Miami 7-6 (14) June Totals (5 games, 5 starts) July 3 Toronto 4-1 W July 8 San Francisco 6-1 W July 13 at Seattle 4-1 W GRAY vs. BALTIMORE: Is 0-2 with an ERA (8.2 ip, 12 h, 11 r, 11 er, 6 bb, 10 so, 1 hr) in two career starts, both at Camden Yards made one start this year on June 6, a loss in a 6-3 decision matched his career-high by walking four batters allowed a solo home run to Jones in the first inning but the A s tied the game with a run in the third he then allowed three runs in the fifth inning on a Joseph RBI double and RBI singles by Markakis and Jones was also charged with a run in the sixth inning also lost in the A s 10-3 defeat at Baltimore on Aug. 25, 2013 the A s scored a run in the first but he allowed two runs in the bottom of the first on a Jones RBI single and a Wieters sacrifice fly then allowed three runs in the second inning on a Roberts RBI single, a Machado sacrifice fly and a Davis RBI single also allowed a Machado sacrifice fly in the fourth and was relieved by Blevins with one out in the fourth and the A s trailing 6-1. CAREER STARTS CAREER MATCHUPS DATE H/A DEC IP H R ER BB SO AVG. AB H HR BB SO 8/25/13 A L Cruz /7/14 A L Davis Flaherty Hardy Jones Joseph Lough Machado Markakis Wieters GRAY 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 GRAY S CAREER HIGHS Low Hit CG: 2, 4/28/14 at TEX IP: 9.0, 4/28/14 at TEX Fewest IP, GS: 3.1, 8/25/13 at BAL H: 9, 4/18/14 vs. HOU R: 6, 8/25/13 at BAL ER: 6, 8/25/13 at BAL BB: 4 (twice), last: 6/7/14 at BAL SO: 9 (three times), last: 5/16/14 at CLE HR: 1 (11 times), last: 7/8/14 vs. SF Pitches: 118, 8/15/13 vs. HOU Win Streak: 6, 9/11/13 to 4/18/14 Loss Streak: 2, 6/7/14 to 6/13/14 Scoreless Streak: 14.0 (twice), 4/23/14 to 5/4/14 Complete Games: 1, 4/28/14 at TEX Shutouts: 1, 4/28/14 at TEX TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER LHP Scott Kazmir (11-3, 2.38 ERA): Ranks second in the American League in ERA (2.38), third in opponents batting average (.206) and onbase percentage (.259), tied for third in wins (11), fourth in opponents slugging percentage (.318) and tied for fourth in winning percentage (.769) was named to his third AL All-Star team and entered the game to start the sixth inning (0.2 ip, 1 h, 1 so) is 5-0 with a 1.00 ERA over his last five starts in Oakland and 6-1 with a 1.57 ERA in eight starts at home overall has the lowest home ERA in the AL and the second lowest in the majors has allowed a.115 batting average with runners in scoring position, including.056 with RISP and two outs among pitchers that qualify for the ERA title, the mark with RISP and RISP and two outs are the lowest in the majors was the winning pitcher in his last start, a 6-1 A s win at San Francisco July 10 (7.0 ip, 3 h, 1 bb, 9 so) is 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in five career starts against Houston including 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA (14.0 ip, 11 h, 4 r, 3 er, 2 bb, 12 so, 1 hr) in two starts this year.

4 ATHLETICS BULLPEN BRIEFS TEAM 19-13, 3.00 ERA (101 er in ip) Saves/Opportunities: 22-for-35 (62.9%) A s relievers have a 2.60 ERA (10 er in 34.2 ip) over their last 12 games after posting a 4.68 ERA (34 er in 65.1 ip) over their previous 18 games. The A s bullpen is second in the American League in wins (19) and third in ERA (3.00) ranks first in opponents on-base percentage (.284) and second in batting average (.227) and slugging percentage (.326). Has issued the fewest walks (83) among AL bullpens (second: Boston, 90) has issued just 13 walks over its last 27 games and 91.0 innings (since June 16) has allowed 1.29 walks per nine innings during span, the lowest rate among ML bullpens. Converted seven straight save chances from June 1-20 but has converted just six of 10 saves (60.0%) since June 21 (21 games) its 62.9% save percentage for the season is third lowest in the American League. 56 LHP FERNANDO ABAD Last Outing: 7/19 vs. Baltimore (ND, 1.1 ip, 2 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-0 Inherited Runners/Scored: 16/0 First Hitters: 8-42, 3 bb, hbp Has thrown nine straight scoreless outings (8.1 ip) after allowing three runs over a four-game stretch (3.1 ip) from June has two separate 14-game scoreless streaks this season. Is tied for fifth in the AL in games pitched (46). Has allowed three runs since May 18 (26 games, 21.1 ip, 1.27) all three runs came via solo home runs. Is sixth among AL relievers in opponents slugging percentage (.256) and ninth in batting average (.173) is ninth in WHIP (0.86). Has stranded all 16 inherited runners are the most inherited runners stranded in the AL without allowing one to score. Has allowed just five extra-base hits this season (2 2b, 3 hr). Has a win in three games against Baltimore this season (0 r in 3.0 ip) is 1-0 in six games all-time (4.1 ip, 5 h, 1 bb, 1 so). Last Year: Began the season at Triple-A Syracuse and was 1-0 with a 1.06 ERA in 17 relief appearances was promoted to Washington May 21 and went 0-3 with a 3.35 ERA in a career-high 39 relief appearances. 48 RHP RYAN COOK Last Outing: 7/19 vs. Baltimore (ND, 1.2 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 1 bb, 3 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-0 Inherited Runners/Scored: 13/6 First Hitters: 9-27, 3 bb Has thrown 10-straight scoreless outings (10.1 ip, 5 h, 3 bb, 6 so) are his most consecutive games without allowing a run since an 11-game stretch from July 8-Aug. 7, 2013 (12.1 ip). Has appeared in 18 games since coming off the DL June 3 (6 er in 17.2 ip, 3.06 ERA). Had a 0.96 ERA (1 er in 9.1 ip) in nine games in April, a 5.93 ERA in May and June combined (9 er in 13.2 ip) and has not allowed a run in July (7.0 ip). Righties are 10 for 66 (.152) with 23 strikeouts against him this season lefties are 12 for 42 (.286) with five strikeouts. Has faced the Orioles four times this season (1 er in 4.0 ip) in his career, is 0-1 in 10 games against Baltimore (9.0 ip, 13 h, 7 r, 5 er, 5 bb, 11 so, 5.00 ERA). Last Year: Was 6-4 with two saves and a 2.54 ERA in a team-leading 71 relief appearances allowed just two home runs in 67.1 innings, an average of 0.27 per nine innings, which was fourth lowest among AL relievers. 62 LHP SEAN DOOLITTLE Last Outing: 7/13 at Seattle (SV, 1.1 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 2 so) Saves/Opportunities: Inherited Runners/Scored: 11/1 First Hitters: 6-41, sf Earned a four-out save last Sunday at Seattle was his first save of more than three outs this season and the third of his career (last, Sept. 13, 2013 at Texas). Strikeout-to-walk ratio of is the highest among all Major League relievers (second: Soria, 10.50). MOST SAVES, ATHLETICS LEFT-HANDER (season) 17 Alan Embree, Sean Doolittle, Brian Fuentes, Rick Honeycutt, Darold Knowles, 1972 From April 29-June 27, had a 24-outing, 26.1-inning scoreless streak is the second longest streak in the majors this season (Kershaw, 41.0) allowed just six hits over streak, struck out 42 batters and allowed just one walk is the fourth longest streak in Oakland history as a reliever. Is second among Major League relievers in opponents on-base percentage (.181) and WHIP (0.66) is second in the AL in strikeouts (63) and seventh in opponents batting average (.172). Has thrown 466 of 627 pitches for strikes (74.3%), which is the highest strike percentage in the majors (min. 100 pitches). Has a save in his only game against Baltimore this year (1.0 ip, 3 so) has a save in five career games against the Orioles (5.1 ip, 3 h, 3 r, 3 er, 1 bb, 9 so, 5.06 ERA). Has allowed 6 of 65 (9.2%) career inherited runners to score, the lowest percentage among active relievers (min. 50 IR). Last Year: Went 5-5 with two saves and a 3.13 ERA in 70 games allowed just 2-of-32 (6.3%) inherited runners to score, which was the lowest mark in the majors...issued 13 walks in 69.0 innings (1.70 per nine innings). 44 RHP LUKE GREGERSON Last Outing: 7/19 vs. Baltimore (ND 1.0 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 3-9 Inherited Runners/Scored: 19/8 First Hitters: 9-43, 3 bb On June 27 at Miami, earned his first win since April 25 at Houston, a span of 27 outings between decisions. Is tied for third in the AL with 15 holds. Has allowed 8 of 19 (42.1%) inherited runners to score, which is the fifth highest percentage in the AL however, has stranded seven of his last eight runners (since May 25). Is tied for fifth in the AL in games pitched (46) his 409 games pitched since 2009 are the most in the majors over that span. Has faced the Orioles twice this season (3.0 ip, 3 h, 4 so) is 1-1 in seven career games against Baltimore (5.2 ip, 7 h, 3 r, 3 er, 1 bb, 7 so, 4.76 ERA). Last Year: Went 6-8 with four saves and a 2.71 ERA in a team-leading 73 games in his fifth and final season with San Diego topped 70 games for the fourth time in the last five years. 45 RHP JIM JOHNSON Last Outing: 7/19 vs. Baltimore (ND, 1.0 ip, 1 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-3 Inherited Runners/Scored: 11/5 First Hitters: 11-32, 3 bb, hbp, sh Has allowed eight runs over his past four outings (4.1 ip, ERA) after posting a 2.19 ERA over his previous nine outings (3 er in 12.1 ip). Did not allow a run from April 11-May 4 (10.1 ip) after giving up seven runs over his first 3.1 innings pitched this season. Is 4-0 with a 4.10 ERA (12 er in 26.1 ip) and a.291 (30 for 103) opponents batting average in 21 games on the road compared to 0-2 with two saves, a blown save, a ERA (16 er in 14.0 ip) and.413 (26 for 63) opponents average in 16 games at home. Has appeared in two games against the Orioles this season (1.2 ip, 3 h, 2 r, 2 er, 2 bb, 2 so) are only career appearances against Baltimore. Last Year: Led the AL and tied Atlanta s Craig Kimbrel for the ML lead with 50 saves is one of three relievers with two 50-save seasons in his career (Gagne, Rivera) was 3-8 with a 2.94 ERA in a career-high 74 appearances. 39 LHP ERIC O FLAHERTY Last Outing: 7/18 vs. Baltimore (W, 1.0 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 0-0 Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 1-4 Win Friday was his first since April 16, 2013 vs. Kansas City has not been charged with a loss since Aug. 14, 2011, a span of 107 appearances (8-0 during stretch). Was reinstated off the 60-day disabled list July 3 (Tommy John surgery) and has pitched in four games since then (4.0 ip, 4 h, 2 r, 2 er, 1 so). Since 2011, lefties are 31 for 184 (.168) against him righties are 91 for 368 (.247) during same span however, three of his four hits allowed this season have come against left-handers. Friday was his lone appearance against Baltimore this season all-time, is 1-2 in 12 games against the Orioles (8.2 ip, 11 h, 11 r, 11 er, 7 bb, 3 so, ERA). Pitched in eight games during his minor league rehab his complete 2014 statistics with Sacramento and Stockton: W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB SO Sacramento (AAA) Stockton (A+) Last Year: Went 3-0 with a 2.50 ERA in 19 games with Atlanta allowed just 12 hits in 18.0 innings pitches and lefties went 3 for 21 against him (.143) was signed as a free agent to a two-year contract with the A s on Jan. 22, RHP DAN OTERO Last Outing: 7/19 vs. Baltimore (ND, 2.0 ip, 3 h, 2 r, 2 er, 1 bb, 0 so) Saves/Opportunities: 1-4 Inherited Runners/Scored: 30/12 First Hitters: 9-42, hbp, sf Is tied for the Major League lead in wins among relievers (7) and is third in innings pitched (57.2). Has a 1.77 ERA (9 er in 45.2 ip) this season when pitching on two days rest or fewer and a 4.50 ERA (6 er in 12.0 ip) when pitching on three days rest or more 35 of his 44 games this season have been with two days of rest or fewer. Has thrown just 13.5 pitches per inning this season, which is the second lowest rate among qualifying relievers in the majors. Has not allowed a run in 26 of his last 32 outings. Recorded his first career save June 19 vs. Boston in his 78 th appearance is now 1 for 5 in save opportunities in his career. Has allowed two home runs in his career (in ip) is first among active relievers with a 0.17 HR/9 ip ratio (min ip). Has allowed 12 of 30 inherited runners to score this season (40.0%) is tied for the sixth highest percentage in the American League 30 total inherited runners are tied for the seventh most in the AL. Has faced the Orioles twice this season (2 r in 3.0 ip) are his only career appearances against Baltimore. Last Year: Began the year at Triple-A Sacramento where he went 1-0 with 15 saves and a 0.99 ERA in 23 appearances was promoted to Oakland June 14 and finished the season with the A s, going 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA in 33 games.

5 ATHLETICS BATTING NOTES 52 YOENIS CÉSPEDES Current Streak: 2 games (3 for 8) Baltimore Series: 3-8, 2 r Last Road Trip: 0-18, r, 7 so, gidp Career vs. Gausman: 1-3 (.333), 0 hr, 0 bb, 1 so Is 6 for 53 (.113) with no extra base hits and one RBI in July has a streak of 18 consecutive games without an extra base hit, which is the longest of his career (previous: 14, July 29-Aug. 15, 2012) his last extra base hit was a double June 25 at New York (NL) has a 23-game homerless streak, which is the second longest of his career (25, June 22-July 28, 2013) his last home run was June 19 against Boston. Has two assists in his last three games in the outfield and 12 for the season, which is the most in the majors by an outfielder since 2000, only one A s outfielder has more assists (Reddick, 15 in 2012) now has 31 career assists, which ranks third in the majors since Singled in the first inning Friday night to snap a career-high 0 for 19 streak. Won his second consecutive Home Run Derby Monday at Minnesota, joining Ken Griffey, Jr. ( ) as the only players to win back-to-back derbies hit a total of 30 home runs and defeated the Reds Todd Frazier 9-1 in the finals. Was named to his first American League All-Star team and went 0 for 2 in the game on Tuesday playing left field earned his honor through player balloting after finishing fourth in fan voting, just 73,345 votes behind the third outfielder, Adam Jones is the first A s outfielder named to the All-Star team since Ben Grieve in Last Year: Batted.240 with 26 home runs and 80 RBI in 135 games in his second season in the majors the home runs were a career high but his batting average dropped 52 points from his.292 in COCO CRISP Current Streak: 0 for 5 Baltimore Series: 1-7, r, bb, so Last Road Trip: 0-3, bb, cs Career vs. Gausman: 2-3 (.667), 1 hr, 0 bb, 0 so Is batting.341 (42 for 123) with 26 runs scored and 21 walks (1 sf,.434 on-base percentage) over his last 34 games. Has a.383 on-base percentage, which ranks eighth in the American League and is 38 points above his career high (.345 in 2005). Is tied for 10 th in the AL in stolen bases (16). Is hitting.317 (39 for 123) at home, which ranks 10 th in the AL. Has a.314 (55 for 175) batting average at night, compared to.233 (20 for 86) during the day. Is 5 for 12 (.417) with four runs scored in four games against Baltimore is 13 for 28 (.464) with 11 runs over his last eight games against the Orioles. Last Year: Hit a career-high 22 home runs and stole 21 bases to become the 10 th player in Athletics history with 20 HR and 20 SB in a season also had career highs in runs (93) and walks (61) batted.261 in 131 games. 20 JOSH DONALDSON Current Streak: 2 games (2 for 8) Baltimore Series: 2-8, 2 r, 2b, hr, 3 rbi, 3 so Last Road Trip: 4-19, 2 r, hr, 2 rbi, bb, 2 gidp Career vs. Gausman: 0-3 (.000), 0 hr, 0 bb, 3 so \ Is batting.164 (22 for 134) with four home runs and 18 RBI over his last 34 games (since June 7) after hitting.280 with 17 home runs and 50 RBI over his first 60 contests. Ranks fifth in the American League in runs (63) and go-ahead RBI (18), sixth in RBI (68) and tied for sixth in home runs (21). His 21 home runs are three short of his career high from last year 13 of those have come with runners on base (nine two-run, four three-run), 11 have put the A s ahead and four have come in the ninth inning. Hit the game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night it was his second walk-off home run of the season (May 28 vs. Detroit) and third of his career (April 12, 2013 vs. Detroit) the three career walk-off home runs are tied for fifth most in Oakland history it was his fifth career walk-off hit. Had 65 RBI at the break, which were second most by an Athletic over the last 14 years (Moss, 66 in 2014) is one of four Athletics to hit 20 home runs before the break over the last 12 years (Moss 21 in 2014, Reddick 20 in 2012, Swisher 20 in 2006). Was named to his first AL All-Star team and went 0 for 2 with a strikeout as the starting third baseman became the first Athletic to be elected by the fans since Jason Giambi in 2000 (first base) received 3,684,820 votes, which was more than 1.1 million ahead of second place Adrian Beltre is the first A s third baseman to go to the All-Star game since Carney Lansford in 1988 is the fifth Athletic to start at third base in an All-Star Game (Jimmie Foxx, ; Pinky Higgins, 1936; Jim Finigan, 1955; Sal Bando, 1969) also participated in the Home Run Derby and lost in a tie breaker to teammate Yoenis Céspedes in the first round Has committed 15 errors, which is tied for second most among all Major League fielders (Alvarez, PIT 21) his career high is 16 in 155 games last year leads ML third basemen in total chances (316) and double plays (28). Last Year: Batted.301 with 24 home runs and 93 RBI in 158 games ranked sixth in the American League in on-base percentage (.384), tied for seventh in walks (76), ninth in slugging percentage (.499) and 10th in RBI. 35 NATE FREIMAN Current Streak: 1 game (1 for 2) Baltimore Series: 1-2 Last Road Trip: 0-2, 2 so Career vs. Gausman: 0-0 (---), 0 hr, 0 bb, 0 so Was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento June 29 for his first stint with the A s this season has reached base safely in eight of his 10 games, including each of his seven starts at first base. Hit a double in his only pinch hitting appearance went 4 for 21 (.190) in the pinch last year. Has not committed an error and has a 56-game errorless streak dating back to his last error on May 9, 2013 the errorless streak is ninth longest in Oakland history by a first baseman. Was leading the Pacific Coast League and tied for fourth in all of minor league baseball with 69 RBI at the time of his promotion batted.297 against right-handed pitchers compared to.226 against lefties his complete 2014 stats with the River Cats: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG OBP Sacramento (AAA) Last Year: Was claimed off waivers by the A s from the Astros on March 23 after being selected by Houston in the Rule 5 Draft Dec. 6, 2012 spent all of 2013 with the A s, hitting.274 with four home runs and 24 RBI in 80 games. 3 CRAIG GENTRY Current Streak: 0 for 5 Baltimore Series: 0-3 Last Road Trip: 1-13, rbi, 2 bb, 2 ibb, 3 so Career vs. Gausman: 0-0 (---), 0 hr, 0 bb, 0 so Is 1 for 16 over his last six games and is batting.196 (10 for 51) over his last 19 contests. Is hitting.311 (28 for 90) at home compared to.223 (21 for 94) on the road. Has been successful in 16 of his 17 stolen base attempts ranks third in the American League in stolen base percentage (94.1) and tied for 10 th in steals is 72 for 83 (86.7%) in his career. Is tied for eighth among AL outfielders in assists (6). Has a 96-game homerless streak, which is four short of his career high of 100 (May 1, 2012-May 3, 2013). Is 2 for 13 (.154) as a pinch hitter is batting.275 (42 for 153) in his starting s (30 in center field, nine in right field, seven in left field) Last Year: Batted.280 with two home runs and 22 RBI in 106 games with Texas had career highs in runs (39), triples (4), home runs, walks (29), onbase percentage (.373), stolen bases (24) and extra base hits (18). 5 JOHN JASO Current Streak: 0 for 3 Baltimore Series: 1-5, 2b, rbi, so Last Road Trip: 5-14, 2 r, 2b, 3b, rbi, hbp, so Career vs. Gausman: 0-3 (.000), 0 hr, 0 bb, 0 so Popped out as a pinch hitter last night to snap his seven-game hitting streak (9 for 25,.360) is now batting.300 (21 for 70) over his last 22 games. Has made 59 starts, all against right-handed pitching is batting.284 (60 for 211) with all seven of his home runs and 26 of his 29 RBI against righties is 3 for 20 (.150) against lefties has made each of his 114 starts in two seasons with the A s against righties. Has hit safely in each of his last 13 games when batting leadoff (20 for 49,.408), which dates back to May 9 it is the longest hitting streak by an A s leadoff hitter since Shannon Stewart had a 14- game streak from June 25-12, Is 5 for 12 (.417) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBI and three walks as a pinch hitter leads American League pinch hitters in doubles and extra base hits (4), is tied for the lead in home runs and is tied for third in hits and walks since 2010, he leads AL pinch hitters in hits (16) and walks (17). Has made 23 of his last 43 starts at designated hitter after making each of his first 16 starts at catcher is batting.207 (19 for 92) as the designated hitter compared to.310 (40 for 129) as a catcher. Has tossed out 3 of 27 (11.1%) attempted base stealers. Last Year: Batted.271 with three home runs and 21 RBI in 70 games in a season that ended July 25 after suffering a concussion added 38 walks for a.387 on-base percentage, which was fifth best in the AL (min. 200 PA). 8 JED LOWRIE Current Streak: 1 game (2 for 4) Baltimore Series: 2-7, 2b, 3 rbi Last Road Trip: 7-19, 2 r, 2 2b, 2 rbi, so Career vs. Gausman: 0-3 (.000), 0 hr, 0 bb, 0 so Is batting.405 (17 for 42) with seven runs scored, five doubles, six RBI, seven multiple hit games and one strikeout over his last 11 games. Is tied for eighth in the American League in doubles (25) and sacrifice flies (5). Batted.298 over his first 23 games,.180 over a 51-game stretch from April 26 to June 25 and is hitting.333 (24 for 72) with 10 multiple hit games in 18 games since then. Led the AL and ranked fourth in the majors with 46 doubles from the 2013 All-Star Break to the 2014 ASB Last Year: Batted.290 with 45 doubles, 15 home runs and 75 RBI in 154 games set an Athletics record for doubles by a switch hitter and an Oakland record for hits by a switch-hitter (175) ranked second in the AL in doubles.

6 37 BRANDON MOSS Current Streak: 4 games (4 for 15) Baltimore Series: 2-7, 2 r, hr, rbi, bb, 2 so Road Trip: 5-20, 4 r, 2b, 2 hr, 3 rbi, 7 so Career vs. Gausman: 0-2 (.000), 0 hr, 1 bb, 1 so Homered for the third time in his last four games last night and now has 22 home runs for the season that ranks tied for fourth in the American League 12 of his home runs have come with runners on base (seven two-run, three three-run, two grand slams) the two grand slams are tied for the Major League lead 18 have come off right-handers and 17 have come at night. Also ranks tied for sixth in the AL in extra base hits (41), seventh in RBI (67), eighth in slugging percentage (.534) and tied for ninth in hit by pitches (6). Is batting.301 (22 for 73) with five doubles, five home runs, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored over his last 19 games. Had 21 home runs and 66 RBI at the All-Star Break, which were the best by an Athletic since Jason Giambi had 22 home runs and 78 RBI in Was named to his first AL All-Star team as a manager s choice struck out in his only at bat and played right field. Has started games at four different positions (40 at first base, 23 in right field, 14 in left field, seven at designated hitter). Last Year: Led the A s with 30 home runs and finished second with 87 RBI despite spending most of the season in a platoon ranked sixth in the AL in slugging percentage (.522) and tied for eighth in home runs. 36 DEREK NORRIS Current Streak: 2 games (2 for 7) Baltimore Series: 2-7, 2 r, hr, rbi, 2 so Last Road Trip: 0-11, 2 bb, 7 so Career vs. Gausman: 0-0 (---), 0 hr, 0 bb, 0 so Is batting.242 (8 for 33) in July hit.386 in April,.211 in May and.349 in June. Has a.398 on-base percentage, which is second best in the American League among players with 200 or more plate appearances (Bautista, TOR.408). Is hitting.361 (30 for 83) against left-handed pitchers compared to.248 (30 for 121) against right-handers ranks second in the majors in RBI off left-handers (24) has hit five of his nine home runs this year and 16 of 25 in his career off lefties. Is batting.367 (22 for 60) with runners in scoring position. Has the second lowest catchers ERA in the majors (3.16) but has the lowest caught stealing percentage (4 of 35, 11.4%). Hit his ninth home run of the season Friday night, which matches his career high from last year his 38 RBI are already a career high his 36 walks are one short of his best from last year. Is 4 for 12 (.333) with a double, home run, five RBI and three walks as a pinch hitter is tied for the lead among AL pinch hitters in RBI, tied for second in extra base hits (2) and tied for third in home runs and walks has four career pinch hit home runs, which is one short of the Oakland record of five. Was named to his first AL All-Star team as a manager s choice went 1 for 2 and scored the winning run while catching four innings is the first A s catcher to go to the All-Star Game since Ramon Hernandez in 2003 finished second in fan voting with 2,689,324 votes, just 11,986 behind Matt Wieters. Is hitting.305 (87 for 285) in 104 games since the 2013 All-Star Break after batting.204 over the first 126 games of his career. Last Year: Hit.246 in 98 games with the A s, which was a 45-point improvement over his rookie season average of.201 in 2012 added nine home runs and 30 RBI walked 37 times for a.345 on-base percentage. 12 ANDY PARRINO Current Streak: 0 for 4 Baltimore Series: 0-3, 3 so Last Road Trip: 2-3, r, 2b, bb Career vs. Gausman: 0-0 (---), 0 hr, 0 bb, 0 so Was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento July 12 for his second stint with the A s this season is 2 for 6 (.333) in three games, including two starts (one in left field, one at second base). Went 1 for 6 (.167) with a double in two starts (one at second base, one in left field) during his first stint from June 13 to 15 while Callaspo was on the paternity list. Was with the A s this spring before he was claimed off waivers by Texas March 3 was reclaimed by the A s April 21. Hit.222 in 24 games with Sacramento following his June 16 option his minor league totals include 76 games at shortstop, four at second base and one at third base his complete 2014 statistics: AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS SLG OBP Round Rock (AAA) Sacramento (AAA) Last Year: Had two stints with Oakland last year and went 4-for-34 (.118) with two doubles and one RBI in 14 games spent the balance of the season with Sacramento, where he hit.210 with four home runs and 36 RBI in 108 games. 1 NICK PUNTO Current Streak: 0 for 3 Baltimore Series: 0-3, bb, 2 so, gidp Last Road Trip: 1-9, r, hr, rbi, 4 so Career vs. Gausman: 0-0 (---), 0 hr, 0 bb, 0 so Is 5 for 49 (.102) over his last 17 games. Hit his second home run of the season a week ago today, which matches the second best total of his career (4 in 2005). Is hitting.154 (16 for 104) at night compared to.305 (18 for 59) during the day. Is 2 for 11 (.182) against Baltimore this year but is a.307 (54 for 176) career hitter against the Orioles. Has appeared in 39 games at second base (30 starts), 14 at shortstop (nine starts) and one each at third base and right field. Is 0 for 11 with a walk as a pinch hitter this year and is a.179 (17 for 95) career hitter in the pinch. Last Year: Spent the entire season with Los Angeles (NL) and hit.255 with two home runs and 21 RBI in 116 games the games played were his most since 2009 batted.309 against left-handed pitching,.228 against right-handers. Is 4 for 35 (.114) over his last 22 games. Has made 46 of his 48 starts against righthanded pitching is batting.197 (27 for 137) against righties,.105 (2 for 19) against lefties. 28 ERIC SOGARD Current Streak: 0 for 5 Seattle Series: 0-3, so Last Road Trip: 0-4, 2 so Career vs. Gausman: 1-2 (.500), 0 hr, 0 bb, 0 so LONGEST ERRORLESS STREAKS BY AN OAKLAND SECOND BASEMAN 102 Mark Ellis, May 14 to Sept. 10, Adam Rosales, April 9, 2010 to June 23, Rafael Bournigal, Aug. 6, 1996 to Sept. 25, Eric Sogard, Sept. 28, 2013 to present 61 Dick Green, April 7 to July 6, 1973 Is batting.235 (16 for 68) at home compared to.148 (13 for 88) on the road. Has not committed an error and his 231 total chances are the most among Major League second basemen who have not made an error has a career-high 62-game errorless streak as a second baseman dating back to Sept. 28 of last year. Has a career-high 99-game homerless streak his last home run was July 21, 2013 at Los Angeles (AL). Last Year: Batted.266 with two home runs and 35 RBI in 130 games in his first full Major League season made 104 of his 110 starts against right-handed pitchers hit.274 against right-handers,.230 against left-handers. 21 STEPHEN VOGT Current Streak: 0 for 8 Baltimore Series: 0-3, so Road Trip: 7-18, 2 r, 2 hr, 5 rbi, 2 bb, 3 so Career vs. Gausman: 0-3 (.000), 0 hr, 0 bb, 1 so Is 1 for 9 (.111) over his last three games to snap his hitting streak at a career-high 12 games hit.452 (19 for 42) during the streak. Is hitting.379 (36 for 95) against righthanded pitching compared to.211 (4 for 19) against left-handers. Is batting.439 (29 for 66) at night,.229 (11 for 48) during the day. MAJOR LEAGUE BATTING LEADERS (min. 100 PA).351 Vogt, OAK.340 Campbell, NYM.340 Tulowitzki, COL.335 Beltre, TEX.335 Cano, SEA Has started 29 games at four different positions (13 in right field, eight at catcher, seven at first base, one in left field). Has tossed out both of his attempted base stealers. Is 2 for 4 (.500) with a double and two RBI as a pinch hitter was 0 for 12 as a pinch hitter entering the season. Was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento June 1 for his first stint with the A s this year hit.364 with three home runs and 19 RBI in 21 games with the River Cats. Last Year: Spent most of the season at Triple-A Sacramento where he was named to the Pacific Coast League Postseason All-Star Team at catcher also had two stints with the A s and batted.252 with 4 HR and 16 RBI in 47 games. A s vs. BALTIMORE 2014 CAREER AVG. AB H HR RBI PLAYER AVG. AB H HR RBI Céspedes Crisp Donaldson Freiman Gentry Jaso Lowrie Moss Norris Parrino Punto Sogard Vogt others TOTALS

7 2014 OAKLAND ATHLETICS SCHEDULE AND RESULTS GA/ LEADER CUM. DATE G OPP W-L SCORE REC POS GB AND LEAD WINNER LOSER SAVE ATT. ATT. 3/31 1 CLE L t3-1 SEA ½ Allen Johnson Axford 36,067* 36,067 4/1 CLE PPD, Rain 4-1½ SEA ½ 4/2 2 CLE (D) W Kazmir Kluber 15,134 51,201 3 CLE (N) L SEA ½ Allen Johnson Axford 12,198 63,399 4/3 4 SEA W 3-2 (12) SEA ½ Pomeranz Noesi 11,236 74,635 4/4 SEA PPD, Wet Field t2-1 SEA 1 4/5 5 SEA L t2-2 SEA 2 Hernandez Straily Rodney 30, ,925 4/6 6 SEA W t2-1 SEA 1 Gray Ramirez Johnson 32, ,777 (6 dates) 4/7 7 at MIN W ½ SEA ½ Kazmir Correia 35,837 35,837 4/8 OFF DAY 2-1 SEA 1 4/9 8 at MIN W 7-4 (11) 5-3 t1 -- OAK/SEA -- Otero Burton 22,973 58,810 4/10 9 at MIN W ½ OAK ½ Straily Pelfrey 20,650 79,460 4/11 10 at SEA L ½ SEA ½ Hernandez Milone Rodney 38, ,428 4/12 11 at SEA W ½ OAK ½ Gray Ramirez Gregerson 22, ,489 4/13 12 at SEA W ½ OAK 1½ Otero Furbush Doolittle 22, ,117 4/14 13 at LAA W ½ OAK 1½ Johnson Frieri Gregerson 37, ,237 4/15 14 at LAA W 10-9 (11) ½ OAK 2½ Johnson Herrera 34, ,124 4/16 15 at LAA L 4-5 (12) OAK 2 Smith Pomeranz 37, ,468 (9 dates) 4/17 OFF DAY 1 +1½ OAK 1½ 4/18 16 HOU W ½ OAK 1½ Gray Cosart 18, ,011 4/19 17 HOU W ½ OAK 1½ Otero Qualls 33, ,177 4/20 18 HOU W ½ OAK 2½ Chavez Peacock Gregerson 16, ,559 4/21 19 TEX L ½ OAK 1½ Cotts Doolittle Soria 13, ,856 4/22 20 TEX L ½ OAK ½ Ogando Gregerson Soria 15, ,600 4/23 21 TEX L ½ TEX ½ PEREZ Gray 18, ,940 (12 dates) 4/24 22 at HOU W t1 -- OAK/TEX -- Kazmir Oberholtzer 19, ,455 4/25 23 at HOU W OAK 1 Gregerson Fields 17, ,163 4/26 24 at HOU L t1 -- OAK/TEX -- Williams Doolittle Valdes 17, ,013 4/27 25 at HOU L t1 -- OAK/TEX -- McHugh Milone 18, ,948 4/28 26 at TEX W OAK 1 GRAY Darvish 28, ,496 4/29 27 at TEX W OAK 2 Kazmir Perez 30, ,717 4/30 28 at TEX W OAK 3 Chavez Ross 32, ,696 5/1 OFF DAY 1 +3 OAK 3 5/2 29 at BOS L OAK 2 Buchholz Straily 34, ,546 5/3 30 at BOS L OAK 2 Lester Milone Uehara 37, ,588 5/4 31 at BOS W 3-2 (10) OAK 2 Johnson Capuano 35, ,237 (19 dates) 5/5 32 SEA L OAK 2 Young Kazmir Rodney 11, ,959 5/6 33 SEA L OAK 2 Elias Chavez 12, ,065 5/7 34 SEA (1) L 4-6 (10) Medina Cook Rodney 35 SEA (2) W OAK 2 Pomeranz Ramirez Johnson 17, ,402 5/8 OFF DAY 1 +1½ OAK 1½ 5/9 36 WSH W OAK 2 Milone Fister 20, ,561 5/10 37 WSH W 4-3 (10) ½ OAK 2½ Doolittle Storen 36,067* 349,628 5/11 38 WSH W OAK 3 Kazmir Gonzalez 28, ,833 5/12 39 CWS W ½ OAK 3½ Chavez Danks Doolittle 10, ,953 5/13 40 CWS W OAK 4 Pomeranz Carroll 13, ,779 5/14 41 CWS L OAK 3 Belisario Abad Lindstrom 18, ,814 (21 dates) 5/15 OFF DAY 1 +2½ OAK 2½ 5/16 42 at CLE W ½ OAK 3½ Gray McAllister 21, ,626 5/17 43 at CLE W ½ OAK 3½ Otero Tomlin 18, ,984 5/18 44 at CLE W ½ OAK 3½ Chavez Masterson 14, ,856 5/19 OFF DAY 1 +4 OAK 4 5/20 45 at TB W OAK 4 Pomeranz Odorizzi Doolittle 11, ,225 5/21 46 at TB W OAK 4 Milone Bedard Doolittle 10, ,780 5/22 47 at TB L 2-5 (11) ½ OAK 3½ Lueke Otero 11, ,037 5/23 48 at TOR L ½ OAK 2½ Hendriks Kazmir Janssen 21, ,044 5/24 49 at TOR L ½ OAK 2½ Dickey Chavez Cecil 29, ,416 5/25 50 at TOR L ½ OAK 1½ Happ Pomeranz Janssen 45, ,693 (28 dates) 5/26 51 DET W ½ OAK 2½ Milone Smyly 35,067* 454,881 5/27 52 DET L ½ OAK 1½ Albuquerque Abad Nathan 21, ,430 5/28 53 DET W ½ OAK 2½ KAZMIR Nathan 15, ,020 5/29 54 DET L ½ OAK 1½ Porcello Chavez Nathan 21, ,880 5/30 55 LAA W ½ OAK 2½ Pomeranz Richards 23, ,264 5/31 56 LAA W ½ OAK 3½ Rodriguez Skaggs 35,067* 572,331 6/1 57 LAA W ½ OAK 4½ Gray Weaver Doolittle 32, ,562 (28 dates) 6/2 OFF DAY 1 +4½ OAK 4½ 6/3 58 at NYY W 5-2 (10) ½ OAK 5½ Otero Warren Doolittle 41, ,370 6/4 59 at NYY W ½ OAK 5½ Chavez Ramirez Doolittle 37, ,104 6/5 60 at NYY L ½ OAK 5½ Tanaka Pomeranz Robertson 44, ,450 6/6 61 at BAL W 4-3 (11) ½ OAK 5½ Abad Meek Doolittle 28, ,526 6/7 62 at BAL L ½ OAK 4½ Gausman Gray 44, ,728 6/8 63 at BAL W ½ OAK 4½ Kazmir Jimenez 38, ,972 6/9 64 at LAA L ½ OAK 3½ Richards Chavez Frieri 36,838 1,000,810 6/10 65 at LAA L 1-2 (14) ½ OAK 2½ Rasmus Francis 31,942 1,032,752 6/11 66 at LAA W ½ OAK 3½ Milone Weaver 36,793 1,069,545 (37 dates) 6/12 OFF DAY 1 +3½ OAK 3½ 6/13 67 NYY L ½ OAK 3½ Phelps Gray 36,067* 640,629 6/14 68 NYY W ½ OAK 3½ Kazmir Kuroda 36,067* 676,696 6/15 69 NYY W ½ OAK 4½ Chavez Nuno 36,067* 712,763 6/16 70 TEX L ½ OAK 4½ Lewis Pomeranz 12, ,175 6/17 71 TEX W ½ OAK 4½ Milone Darvish 21, ,463 6/18 72 TEX W OAK 5 Gray Tepesch Doolittle 23, ,638 6/19 73 BOS W OAK 6 Kazmir Peavy Otero 24, ,009 6/20 74 BOS W OAK 6 Abad Miller 28, ,611 6/21 75 BOS W 2-1 (10) OAK 6 Otero Mujica 32, ,484 6/22 76 BOS L 6-7 (10) OAK 5 Uehara Abad 36,067* 891,551 (38 dates) 6/23 OFF DAY 1 +5 OAK 5 6/24 77 at NYM L OAK 4 Colón Kazmir 25,751 1,095,296 6/25 78 at NYM W OAK 4 Mills Wheeler Doolittle 23,367 1,118,663 6/26 OFF DAY 1 +3½ OAK 3½ 6/27 79 at MIA W ½ OAK 4½ Gregerson Cishek 18,666 1,137,329 6/28 80 at MIA W 7-6 (14) ½ OAK 4½ Johnson Turner Francis 19,358 1,156,687 6/29 81 at MIA W ½ OAK 5½ Milone Heaney Cook 21,917 1,178,604 6/30 82 at DET L OAK 5 Hardy Doolittle 42,477 1,221,081 7/1 83 at DET L ½ OAK 3½ PORCELLO Mills 32,455 1,253,536 7/2 84 at DET L ½ OAK 3½ Verlander Chavez 35,445 1,288,981 (45 dates) GA/ LEADER CUM. DATE G OPP W-L SCORE REC POS GB AND LEAD WINNER LOSER SAVE ATT. ATT. 7/3 85 TOR W ½ OAK 3½ Gray DICKEY Doolittle 32, ,464 7/4 86 TOR W 1-0 (12) ½ OAK 3½ Otero Jenkins 22, ,786 7/5 87 TOR W ½ OAK 3½ Kazmir Buehrle 20, ,022 7/6 88 TOR W ½ OAK 3½ Samardzija Hutchison Doolittle 22, ,919 7/7 89 SF W ½ OAK 3½ Chavez Vogelsong 36,067* 1,025,986 7/8 90 SF W ½ OAK 4½ Gray Bumgarner 36,067* 1,062,053 (44 dates) 7/9 91 at SF L ½ OAK 3½ Cain Hammel Casilla 41,427 1,330,408 7/10 92 at SF W ½ OAK 3½ Kazmir Hudson 41,069 1,371,477 7/11 93 at SEA L ½ OAK 2½ Hernandez SAMARDZIJA Rodney 32,971 1,404,448 7/12 94 at SEA L ½ OAK 1½ Iwakuma Chavez 39,204 1,443,652 7/13 95 at SEA W ½ OAK 1½ Gray Young 25,944 1,469,596 (50 dates) 7/14-17 ALL-STAR BREAK 1 +1½ OAK 1½ 7/18 96 BAL W ½ OAK 1½ O Flaherty Britton 27,232 1,089,285 7/19 97 BAL L ½ OAK 1½ Chen Hammel Britton 36,067* 1,125,352 DATE G OPP TIME TV PROMOTION 7/20 98 BAL 1:05 CSNCA 7/21 OFF DAY 7/22 99 HOU 7:05 CSNCA 7/ HOU 7:05 CSNCA 7/ HOU 12:35 7/ at TEX 5:05 CSNCA 7/ at TEX 5:05 CSNCA 7/ at TEX 4:05 CSNCA 7/ at HOU 5:10 CSNCA 7/ at HOU 5:10 CSNCA 7/ at HOU 11:10 7/31 OFF DAY 8/1 108 KC 6:35 CSNCA Super Heroes Fireworks Show/Italian Heritage Day 8/2 109 KC 1:05 CSNCA Yoenis Céspedes La Potencia T-Shirt (10,000 fans) 8/3 110 KC 1:05 CSNCA 8/4 111 TB 7:05 CSNCA 8/5 112 TB 7:05 CSNCA 8/6 113 TB 12:35 8/7 114 MIN 7:05 CSNCA 8/8 115 MIN 7:05 CSNCA 8/9 116 MIN 6:05 CSNCA Tony La Russa Hall of Fame Bobblehead (20,000 fans) 8/ MIN 1:05 CSNCA 8/ at KC 5:10 CSNCA 8/ at KC 5:10 CSNCA 8/ at KC 5:10 CSNCA 8/ at KC 11:10 8/ at ATL 4:35 CSNCA 8/ at ATL 4:10 CSNCA 8/ at ATL 10:35 CSNCA 8/18 OFF DAY 8/ NYM 7:05 CSNCA Jewish Heritage Day 8/ NYM 12:35 CSNCA 8/21 OFF DAY 8/ LAA 7:05 CSNCA Filipino Heritage Day 8/ LAA 6:05 CSNCA Disney/Pixar s The Incredibles Fireworks 8/ LAA 1:05 CSNCA 8/ at HOU 5:10 CSNCA 8/ at HOU 5:10 CSNCA 8/ at HOU 5:10 CSNCA 8/ at LAA 7:05 CSNCA 8/ at LAA 7:05 CSNCA 8/ at LAA 6:05 CSNCA 8/ at LAA 12:35 CSNCA 9/1 137 SEA 1:05 CSNCA Coco Crisp Jersey (15,000 fans) 9/2 138 SEA 7:05 CSNCA 9/3 139 SEA 12:35 9/4 OFF DAY 9/5 140 HOU 7:05 CSNCA 9/6 141 HOU 1:05 CSNCA Reusable Tote Bag (10,000 fans) /Faith & Family Day 9/7 142 HOU 1:05 CSNCA 9/8 143 at CWS 5:10 CSNCA 9/9 144 at CWS 5:10 CSNCA 9/ at CWS 5:10 CSNCA 9/ at CWS 11:10 9/ at SEA 7:10 CSNCA 9/ at SEA 6:10 CSNCA 9/ at SEA 1:10 CSNCA 9/15 OFF DAY 9/ TEX 7:05 CSNCA 9/ TEX 7:05 ESPN 9/ TEX 12:35 9/ PHI 6:35 CSNCA Star Wars Fireworks Show 9/ PHI 1:05 CSNCA Oktoberfest Stein (10,000 fans) 9/ PHI 1:05 CSNCA Team Photo (10,000 fans)/fan Appreciation Day 9/ LAA 7:05 CSNCA 9/ LAA 7:05 CSNCA 9/ LAA 12:35 CSNCA 9/ at TEX 5:05 CSNCA 9/ at TEX 5:05 CSNCA 9/ at TEX 5:05 CSNCA 9/ at TEX 12:05 CSNCA