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1 O AKLAND A THLETICS Game Information Oakland Athletics Baseball Company 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA A s PR on Alerts OAKLAND ATHLETICS (4-6) VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS (7-2) FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 OAKLAND ALAMEDA COLISEUM 7:05 P.M. PDT LHP RICH HILL (1-1, 3.12) VS. RHP EDINSON VOLQUEZ (1-0, 1.54) CSNCA A S RADIO NETWORK (95.7 FM THE GAME) EN ESPAÑOL (KIQI 1010 AM) ABOUT THE A S: Were swept by Los Angeles (AL) in a three-game series to start the homestand after sweeping a three-game series in Seattle last weekend are 4-6 for the season, which matches the A s worst record after 10 games over the last 15 years have spent each of the last three days in third place after three consecutive days with at least a share of first have one day in sole possession of first this year, two tied for first, one tied for second, three in third, two tied for third and two tied for fourth this is the A s 49th season in Oakland where they have won 16 American League West titles, two AL Wild Cards, six AL pennants and four World Championships 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 championships (7) this is the Athletics franchise 116th season in the AL since 1901, the A s have 16 AL West titles plus 15 AL pennants and nine World Championships only the Yankees (27) and Cardinals (11) have more World Championships. HOME AND AWAY: The A s have started the season 1-6 at home, which is the second worst home record in the American League (Minnesota, 0-3) it matches the worst record after seven home games in Oakland history (1968, 1979, 2001) both the 1968 and 1979 clubs won their eighth home game but the 2001 club fell to 1-9 at home before winning their second game have now lost 17 of their last 21 home games dating back to Sept. 1, 2015 have played 37 consecutive home series of three or more games without a sweep, which is the longest such streak in Oakland history (previous: 35, May 13, 1983-Aug. 1, 1984) have not swept a series of three or more games in the Coliseum since July 3-6, 2014 against Toronto (four games) are 0-3 on this six-game homestand against Los Angeles-AL (0-3) and Kansas City (three games) lost three of four to Chicago (AL) on the first homestand are scheduled to play 10 of their first 13 games at home this year leave following the game Sunday for a 10-game road trip to New York (three games), Toronto (three games) and Detroit (four games) that begins a stretch where the A s are scheduled to play 19 of 25 contests on the road went 3-0 on the first road trip of the season to Seattle, marking the third time in the last four years the A s have swept their first road series of the season (2013 at Houston, 2014 at Minnesota). ON THE BASES: The A s are a perfect 6-for-6 in stolen base attempts and are the only Major League team without a caught stealing the seasonopening streak of 10 consecutive games without a caught stealing is the second longest season-opening streak in Oakland history the longest is a 23-game streak last year when the A s started the season 13-for-13 opponents have been successful in just 3-of-7 (42.9%) attempts, which is the third lowest percentage in the American League A s pitchers are tied for the Major League lead with two pickoffs (Atlanta, Milwaukee). ONE-RUN GAMES: Six of the A s first 10 games have been decided by one run and the A s are 3-3 in those games lead the majors in one-run decisions, are tied for the lead in one-run losses and rank second in one-run wins (Kansas City, 4) last year, the A s started the season 1-13 in one-run games and did not win their third one-run decision until May 28 (number four came on June 10) went (.352) in one-run games last year to set Oakland records for lowest winning percentage and most losses in one-run games. PITCHING: The A s are one of three teams that has not allowed a run in the first inning (Toronto, Cleveland) rank third in the American League with a 3.07 ERA overall that includes 4.00 (28 er in 63.0 ip) at home compared to 0.96 (3 er in 28.0 ip) on the road lead the league in hit batters (7) A s starting pitchers have allowed two runs or fewer in seven of the last eight games and have a 2.96 ERA (18 er in 54.2 ip) for the season, which also ranks third in the AL. OFFENSE: The A s are batting.185 (25-for-135) with eight runs scored over the last four games are 2-for-24 (.083) with runners in scoring position over that stretch have walked three times or fewer in each of the first 10 games and are tied with Tampa Bay and Kansas City for the fewest walks in the majors (20) have the lowest on-base percentage (.262) have the third lowest slugging percentage in the American League (.332) and rank fourth in fewest runs scored (27) and lowest batting average (.215) A s pinch hitters are 0-for-12. DEFENSIVE DOINGS: The A s have gone errorless in three consecutive games for the first time this year have committed one error in the last five games after making six in the first five have seven errors overall, which is tied with Los Angeles and Texas for the most in the American League led the majors with 45 errors this spring and 126 last year rank third in the AL in double plays (11) this year. ROSTER NOTES: Only three of the 25 players on the A s Opening Day roster played for Oakland prior to 2013 (Crisp, Doolittle, Reddick) Crisp is the longest tenured Athletic as he made his A s debut May 21, 2010 Doolittle and Reddick made their Oakland debuts in of the 25 were added following the 2014 campaign the average age on the A s Opening Day roster was years that was the A s oldest Opening Day roster since 2004 when it was Kendall Graveman was the youngest player at the age of 25 years, 105 days it marked the first time in Oakland history the A s did not had a player under the age of 25 on the Opening Day roster it is believed to be just the second time in Athletics history, although official Opening Day rosters are not available the only other probable time the A s did not start the season with a player under 25 was 1902 three of the 25 players on the Opening Day roster were signed as free agents (Axford, Hill, Madson) and six were acquired in a trade (Alonso, Coghlan, Davis, Hendriks, Lowrie, Rzepczynski). THE DISABLED LIST: The A s have six players on the disabled list (H. Alvarez, R.J. Alvarez, Doubront, Fuld, Parker, Sogard) Sogard began a rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton Monday night Parker and R.J. Alvarez are on the 60-day DL the A s used the DL 23 times last year, which matched the 2010 club for second most in Oakland history have had at least three players on the DL every day since July 30, 2011 and have not had fewer than two players on the DL since the end of the 2006 season when they had just one. DURING THE SPRING: The A s went (.422) this spring, which was the fifth worst record in the Cactus League it marked the first time the A s finished Spring Training with a losing record since 2011 when they went committed 45 errors, which was six more than any other team (39, Chicago-NL) they were the most by an A s team since at least 2000 the pitching staff issued 125 walks, which was the most among CL teams and second most in the majors to Boston (129) the walks were the most by an A s team during the spring since at least 1990 compiled a 6.10 ERA, which was third highest in the majors to San Diego (6.89) and San Francisco (6.37) the ERA was second highest by an A s team during the spring since at least 1990 (6.22 in 1999) stole just 13 bases, which was the fewest in the CL and fourth fewest in the majors. A s vs. ROYALS: The A s lost the season series last year as they went 1-5 against Kansas City that was the A s worst mark ever against the Royals lost two of three in Kansas City and were swept in a three-game series in Oakland have dropped seven of their last eight games and have a four-game losing streak in the Coliseum the only time the A s have lost more than four straight to the Royals in Oakland was from Sept. 11, 1987 to Sept. 16, 1988 when they dropped seven in a row have lost each of the last two season series and three of the last four are against Kansas City over the last four years all-time, the A s are against the Royals that breaks down to in Oakland and in Kansas City. TODAY S TIDBITS Billy Burns is the only Athletic without a strikeout and his 26 plate appearances are the most in the majors among players with no strikeouts Ryan Dull has not allowed a hit or walk in his first six games (6.0 ip, 6 so) Marcus Semien homered for the fourth time in his last four games on Wednesday and is tied for third in the American League in home runs (4) this is the first time he has hit more than three home runs in a month in his career. THIS DATE IN A S HISTORY In 1924 Al Simmons collects his first major league hit off the Senators Walter Johnson in the A s 4-0 loss to Washington on Opening Day in 1990 Dennis Eckersley records his 100th career save in the A s 3-0 win at Seattle with 100 saves, he becomes just the sixth pitcher in major league history with 100 saves and 100 victories in 2006 Eric Chavez, Frank Thomas and Milton Bradley hit back-to-back-to-back home runs on three consecutive pitches off Vicente Padilla in the sixth inning of the A s 5-4 win over Texas. PITCHING PROBABLES Sat., April 16 vs. Kansas City RHP Sonny Gray (1-1, 2.70) vs. RHP Chris Young (0-2, 7.45) 1:05 CSNCA/95.7 FM The Game Sun., April 17 vs. Kansas City RHP Chris Bassitt (0-0, 2.92) vs. RHP Kris Medlen (1-0, 3.60) 1:05 CSNCA/95.7 FM The Game Get the latest A s notes, full stat packets, clips, press releases, roster, updated media guide and more at World Champions American League Champions

2 TODAY S STARTING PITCHER: Rich Hill (1-1, 3.12 ERA) FOR STARTERS: Is scheduled to make his third start of the season, his seventh in the last seven years and the 77th of his career was signed by the A s as a free agent, Nov. 20, 2015 the A s are his seventh team and this is his 12th season in the majors made 70 of his starts in his first five seasons with Chicago-NL ( ) and Baltimore (2009) pitched exclusively in relief from before making four starts with Boston last year. HIT BATTER: Has hit two batters in each of his first two starts of the season and leads the majors with four hit batters for the season is the first Athletics pitcher on an Opening Day roster since at least 1913 to hit two or more batters in each of his first two games in a season. FIRST START: Made his first career Opening Day start April 4 against Chicago (AL) after Sonny Gray was scratched due to food poisoning at the age of 36 years, 24 days, he was the fourth oldest pitcher to start an opener in Oakland history and the fifth oldest in Athletics history was the losing pitcher in the A s 4-3 loss tossed just 2.2 innings, which was the fourth shortest outing by an A s starter on Opening Day and the shortest since Barry Zito lasted 1.1 innings against New York (AL) in 2006 did not allow a run over the first two innings but then surrendered four runs, two earned, while recording just one out in the third Eaton had a RBI triple and Rollins followed with a RBI single before two runs scored on a Canha error. LAST START: He was the winning pitcher in the A s 6-1 victory at Seattle last Saturday struck out 10 batters, his ninth career game with 10 or more strikeouts his final strikeout of Iannetta in the sixth inning was the 500th of his career had a 2-0 lead when he allowed his only run in the second inning on a two-out solo home run by Iannetta blanked the Mariners on two hits, a walk and a hit batter over his final four innings. HILL S 2016 STARTS Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR #PIT April 4 Chicago (AL) 3-4 L April 9 at Seattle 6-1 W HILL vs. KANSAS CITY: Is 2-0 with a 5.91 ERA (10.2 ip, 15 h, 7 r, 7 er, 8 bb, 10 so, 0 hr) in 11 career appearances, including two starts that includes 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA (3 er in 7.0 ip) in six games, one start, at STARTS VS. KANSAS CITY DATE H/A DEC IP H R ER BB SO 5/16/09 A W /27/09 H Kaufmann Stadium and 1-0 with a 9.82 ERA (4 er in 3.2 ip) in five games, one start, in his home ballparks is 1-0 with a 5.63 ERA (5 er in 8.0 ip) in his two starting assignments last faced Kansas City on Sept. 17, 2013 when he retired the only batter he faced, a Moustakas fly out in the fifth inning at Kansas City while pitching for Cleveland has not started against the Royals since July 27, 2009 at Baltimore had a no decision in a 5-3 loss allowed a Butler RBI single in the first and back-to-back RBI doubles to Butler and Teahen in the third left after 2.1 innings trailing 3-2 but the Orioles tied the game in the fifth to get him off the hook. HILL S CAREER MATCHUPS VS. KANSAS CITY Player Bat AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Lorenzo Cain R Jarrod Dyson L Alcides Escobar R Alex Gordon L Eric Hosmer L Omar Infante R Kendrys Morales S Mike Moustakas L Salvador Perez R SPRING TRAINING RECAP: Went 0-2 with an ERA in four spring training starts also pitched in minor league games on March 20 and 25 issued 15 walks in 12.0 innings the walks matched the most by an A s pitcher over the last 19 springs (Ron Mahay, 2000; Omar Olivares, 2000) opponents hit.293 (12-for-41) allowed 13 runs on 10 hits and 12 walks over his first three starts (7.2 ip, ERA) before yielding two runs on two hits and three walks in his final start (4.1 ip, 4.15 ERA). HILL S 2016 SPRING TRAINING STARTS Date Opponent Score Dec ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR March 5 Milwaukee March 10 Los Angeles (NL) 3-8 L March 15 at Colorado 2-6 L March 30 Arizona Totals (4 games, 4 starts) RECAP: Began the season at Triple-A Syracuse in the Washington organization and finished it by going 2-1 with a 1.55 ERA in four September starts with Boston the starts were his first as a major leaguer since making 13 with Baltimore in 2009 struck out 36 batters in 29.0 innings (11.17 per nine innings) and walked just five for a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 7.20 has 109 strikeouts in 81.2 innings over the last four years (12.01 per nine innings). OPPONENTS BATTING: Allowed a.141 batting average, including.138 (11-for-80) with both of his home runs against right-handed hitters compared to.158 (3-for-19) against left-handers yielded a.154 average with runners in scoring position had a.242 opponents average the first time through the lineup,.091 after that. WITH BOSTON: Was selected by Boston Sept. 8 and made his first start Sept. 13 at Tampa Bay tossed 7.0 shutout innings and allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out 10, but had a no decision in a 2-0 Red Sox win it was his first start since July 27, 2009 against Kansas City joined Hideo Nomo (no-hitter, April 4, 2001) as the only pitchers in the last 100 years with 10 or more strikeouts and one hit or fewer in their first career start as a Red Sox picked up his first win in his second start Sept. 20 at Toronto struck out 10 in 7.0 innings again and allowed three runs in a 4-3 decision then tossed the Red Sox only complete game shutout of the season, a two-hitter in a 7-0 win over Baltimore Sept. 25 in his only start at Fenway walked one and struck out 10 it was his third career complete game, his first since Sept. 22, 2006 at Cincinnati it was his second career shutout (Sept. 16, 2006 against Cincinnati) it came in his 200th career appearance became the first pitcher to strikeout 10 or more batters in each of his first three starts with any American League team according to the Elias Sports Bureau, he is the only pitcher since 1900 to make his season debut in September or later and record 10 or more strikeouts in each of his first three starts is the fifth pitcher in Red Sox history to reach double-digits in strikeouts in at least three straight games took the loss in his final start Oct. 1 at New York (AL) tossed 6.0 innings to bring his career total to MINOR LEAGUE RECAP: Was signed by Washington to a minor league contract March 3 and started the season at Syracuse was 2-2 with a 2.91 ERA in 25 relief appearances with the Chiefs when he was released June 24 went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in two starts with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League before signing a minor league deal with Boston Aug. 14 compiled a 3-2 record and a 2.78 ERA in five starts with Triple-A Pawtucket before his promotion to Boston Sept. 8 combined for a 5-4 record and a 2.83 ERA in 30 games with Syracuse and Pawtucket struck out 61 batters in 54.0 innings, an average of per nine innings. OPPONENTS BATTING: Allowed a.206 opponents batting average, including.190 (26-for-137) against right-handed hitters compared to.250 (13-for-52) against left-handers yielded a.171 average to batters leading off an inning but issued 10 walks and hit two batters for a.358 on-base percentage. THIS AND THAT: Allowed 9-of-23 (39.1%) inherited runners to score tossed fewer than one inning in 13 of his 25 relief appearances with Syracuse and six or more innings in each of his five starts with Pawtucket his longest outing as a reliever was 2.0 innings three times. MORE MINOR LEAGUES: Compiled a 0.90 ERA in eight relief appearances in April and had a 1.10 ERA over his first 17 appearances through May 20 struck out two or more batters in eight of his first 10 games through May 4 (21 so in 13.0 ip) tossed fewer than one inning in 11 of his 12 appearances from May 6 to June 3 (4 er in 6.0 ip, 6.00 ERA) was on the disabled list from June 5 to 11 with a strained neck pitched in just three games following his return (2 er in 2.2 ip) before he was released June 24 allowed his only home run with Syracuse in his final outing June 19 against Buffalo tossed 6.1 shutout innings for the win in his first start with Pawtucket Aug. 15 at Lehigh Valley added 6.0 shutout innings in his third start Aug. 27 at Buffalo, giving him a 0.93 ERA over his first three starts struck out a season-high nine batters in a season-high tying 7.0 innings for the win Sept. 1 against Lehigh Valley allowed seven runs on 10 hits in 6.0 innings for the loss in his final Triple-A start Sept. 6 against Buffalo.. HILL 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 HILL S CAREER HIGHS Low Hit CG: 2 (twice), last: 9/25/15 vs. BAL IP: 9.0 (twice), last: 9/25/15 vs. BAL Fewest IP, GS: 0.2 (twice), last: 6/7/09 at OAK H: 10, 7/4/2007 at WAS R: 9, 6/30/09 vs. BOS ER: 7 (four times), last: 6/30/09 vs. BOS BB: 5 (three times), last: 8/11/06 at COL SO: 11 (twice), last: 6/7/07 at ATL HR: 4, 5/22/07 at SD Pitches: 120, 9/11/06 at ATL Win Streak: 6, 9/12/07-6/1/09 Loss Streak: 6, 8/5/05-5/20/06 Scoreless Streak: 19.0, 4/6/07-4/24/07 Complete Games: 3, last: 9/25/15 vs. BAL Shutouts: 2, last: 9/25/15 vs. BAL TOMORROW S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER RHP Sonny Gray (1-1, 2.70 ERA): Is scheduled to make his third start of the season started the A s third game of the season April 6 after being scratched from his scheduled Opening Day start April 4 due to food poisoning was the losing pitcher in his last start, a 4-1 A s loss to Los Angeles (AL) on Monday here in Oakland (6.1 ip, 6 h, 3 r, 3 er, 3 bb, 6 so) went 3-0 with a 1.98 ERA in five starts in April last year and is now 8-2 with a 2.13 ERA in 12 career starts in the month is 0-2 with a 3.15 ERA in three career starts against Kansas City the Royals are one of two American League teams (besides the A s) that he has not defeated (Boston) went 2-1 with a 5.60 ERA in four starts during the spring allowed a.311 opponents batting average but issued just two walks in 17.2 innings was named to his first American League All-Star Team last year went 14-7 with a 2.73 ERA in 31 starts and ranked third in the AL in ERA.

3 ATHLETICS BULLPEN BRIEFS TEAM 2-2, 3.22 ERA (13 er in 36.1 ip) Saves/Opportunities: 3-for-4 (75.0%) The A s bullpen has allowed one run or fewer in seven of its first 10 games and has a 0.71 ERA (2 er in 25.1 ip) in those contests...however, has allowed three or more runs in its three others games (11 er in 11.0 ip, 9.00 ERA). Has tossed 36.0 innings, which is the most in the American League and second most in the majors (Pittsburgh, 36.2), and allowed just three walks, which is the fewest in the AL and second fewest in the majors (Chicago-NL, 2)...leads the majors in walks per nine innings (0.74). Has inherited the most runners in the majors without allowing one to score (16)...is one of four ML bullpens not to allow an inherited runner to score. Is fifth in the AL in opponents slugging percentage (.336) and tied for fifth in wins (2) and saves (3)...has the fourth highest opponents batting average (.255) and is tied for fourth in losses (2). 30 RHP R.J. ALVAREZ Last Outing: 3/18 at Cleveland (L, 0.1 ip, 2 h, 4 r, 4 er, 2 bb, 0 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 0-0 Appeared in four games this spring and was 0-1 with ERA in four relief appearances. Was placed on the 15-day disabled list April 2 retroactive to March 25 after undergoing surgery on his right elbow March 29 the surgery included a debridement of the right elbow and the removal of loose bodies was transferred to the 60-day disabled list April 8. Last Year: Had four stints with the A s and posted a 9.90 ERA in 21 relief appearances struck out 23 in 20.0 innings but also walked 13 and allowed seven home runs also went 3-3 with five saves and a 4.11 ERA in 31 games with Nashville. 61 RHP JOHN AXFORD Last Outing: 4/12 vs. Los Angeles-AL (ND, 1.0 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 2-5 Has not allowed a run in his first five games and 5.0 innings (6 h, 2 so). Is tied for ninth in the American League in games pitched (5). Has not faced the Royals since July 25, 2014 (0.1 ip, 1 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 hr)... has an 8.53 ERA (6 er in 6.1 ip) in his career against Kansas City, which is his third highest against any team. Did not allow a run in nine outings and 8.1 innings during the spring opponents were 1-for-26 (.038) however, issued six walks. Last Year: Was 4-5 with a 4.20 ERA and a team-leading 25 saves in 60 relief appearances with Colorado had a 2.70 ERA and.216 opponents average on the road, a 5.59 ERA and.298 opponents average at Coors Field. 62 LHP SEAN DOOLITTLE Last Outing: 4/12 vs. Los Angeles-AL (BS/L, 1.0 ip, 2 h, 2 r, 2 er, 1 bb, 0 so, 1 hr) Saves/Opportunities: 1-2 Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 2-4, bb Was charged with his first blown save and second loss in his last appearance Tuesday night...the losses are tied for the most in the majors among relievers. Is tied for ninth in the American League in games pitched (5). Recorded his first save of the season last Sunday (1.0 ip, 1 h, 2 so). Has not allowed a run in six games and 4.0 innings in his career against the Royals (5 h, 4 so). Compiled a 6.43 ERA and.323 opponents batting average in seven spring training appearances walked just one batter and struck out eight in 7.0 innings. Last Year: Missed 121 games due to two stints on the disabled list (strained left rotator cuff, strained left shoulder) went 1-0 with four saves, a blown save and a 3.95 ERA in 12 relief appearances with the A s. 66 RHP RYAN DULL Last Outing: 4/13 vs. Los Angeles-AL (ND, 1.1 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 6/0 First Hitters: 0-6 Has not allowed a hit or walk in his first six games (6.0 ip, 6 so). Had his season-opening streak of 13 consecutive batters retired snapped when he hit Daniel Nava with a pitch Monday night. Is tied for second in the American League in games pitched (6) and tied for fifth in innings pitched (6.0). Is tied for third in the AL with six inherited runners but has not allowed any of them to score. Has not faced Kansas City in his career. Logged a 4.09 ERA and a.205 opponents batting average in 10 spring training appearances tied for the team lead in games pitched surrendered five runs in 1.2 innings over his final two outings after not allowing a run over his first eight appearances (9.1 ip). Last Year: Was named the A s Organizational Pitcher of the Year after going 3-2 with 12 saves and a 0.74 ERA in 47 games with Midland and Nashville made his ML debut in September and went 1-2 with a save and a 4.24 ERA in 13 games. 31 RHP LIAM HENDRIKS Last Outing: 4/13 vs. Los Angeles-AL (ND, 0.1 ip, 4 h, 2 r, 2 er, 0 bb, 0 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 3/0 First Hitters: 2-4 Did not allow a run in 2.2 innings in his A s debut April 5 but has allowed at least one run in each of his three games since then (7 er in 3.1 ip, ERA). Has tossed two or more innings in two of his four appearances and is tied for fifth among American League relievers in innings pitched (5.2). His appearance Monday night was the 100th of his career (now has 101). Is 1-2 with a 5.23 ERA (12 er in 20.2 ip) in six games, including four starts, in his career against Kansas City...pitched part of the 2014 season for the Royals and was 0-2 with a 4.66 ERA in six games, including three starts. Compiled a 7.04 ERA and allowed a.394 (13-for-33) opponents batting average in seven spring training appearances. Last Year: Pitched exclusively in relief for the first time in his career and was 5-0 with a 2.92 ERA in 58 games with Toronto had career highs in games and strikeouts (71) and career lows in ERA and opponents batting average (.240). 44 RHP RYAN MADSON Last Outing: 4/12 vs. Los Angeles-AL (ND, 1.0 ip, 3 h, 2 r, 2 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Saves/Opportunities: 2-2 Inherited Runners/Scored: 0/0 First Hitters: 1-4 Had his season-opening four-game, 4.0-inning scoreless streak and 16- game, 15.0-inning scoreless streak dating back to last year snapped in his last appearance Tuesday night. Is tied for seventh in the American League in saves (2) and tied for ninth in games pitched (5). Has faced the Royals one time in his career, June 10, 2007 (2.0 ip, 2 h, 3 r, 3 er, 2 bb, 1 so, 1 hbp)...made 68 appearances with Kansas City in 2015 and posted a career-low 2.13 ERA. Did not allow a run in eight games and 8.0 innings during the spring issued just one walk but opponents were 9-for-30 (.300). Last Year: Returned to the majors for the first time since 2011 and was 1-2 with three saves and a career-low 2.13 ERA in 68 appearances with Kansas City also had career lows in opponents batting (.205) and on-base percentage (.254). 33 RHP FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ Last Outing: 4/13 vs. Los Angeles-AL (ND, 2.0 ip, 2 h, 1 r, 1 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 3/0 First Hitters: 1-4 Has tossed more than one inning in each of his four appearances (1 er in 6.2 ip, 1.35 ERA) and is tied for the American League lead in innings pitched among relievers. Has not allowed a run in three games and 4.0 innings in his career against Kansas City (1 h, 2 bb, 2 so). Logged a 3.75 ERA and tied for the team lead with 10 games pitched during the spring did not walk a batter in 12.0 innings and struck out 15 logged a 0.87 ERA over his first eight games before allowing four runs over his final two outings. Last Year: Started the year at Triple-A Nashville was promoted to Oakland May 7 spent the balance of the season with the A s and went 4-2 with a 3.84 ERA and.200 opponents batting average in 56 relief appearances. 35 LHP MARC RZEPCZYNSKI Last Outing: 4/13 vs. Los Angeles-AL (ND, 0.2 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 0 er, 0 bb, 1 so) Inherited Runners/Scored: 4/0 First Hitters: 2-4 Has not yielded a run in his first four games and 3.0 innings (2 h, 1 bb, 1 so)...has tossed less than one inning in three of those games. Tossed 2.0 innings last Saturday night, his longest appearance since July 9, 2014 when he also tossed 2.0 innings...since 2013, was just his fifth outing of two or more innings (187 games pitched over that span). Posted a ERA in seven games against the Royals in 2015 (3.1 ip, 7 h, 4 r, 4 er, 1 bb, 1 ibb, 5 so)...is 0-2 with a 6.38 ERA (13 er in 18.1 ip) in 26 career appearances. Was 1-0 with a 4.32 ERA and.219 opponents batting average in nine relief appearances this spring. Last Year: Began the season with Cleveland and went 2-3 with a 4.43 ERA in 45 games before he was traded to San Diego July 31 was 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in 27 games with the Padres and combined for a 5.66 ERA in 72 games overall.

4 17 YONDER ALONSO Current Streak: 0 for 9 Los Angeles Series: 0-7, 2 so Last Road Trip: 2-12, 2b, 2 so Is 3-for-29 (.103) to start the season after hitting.315 in 21 games last April with San Diego. Is 0-for-7 against left-handed pitching. Batted.340 with a home run and five RBI in 20 spring training games. Is in his seventh Major League season with his third team (Cincinnati , San Diego ) was acquired from San Diego with Marc Rzepczynski for Drew Pomeranz, Jose Torres and Jabari Blash, Dec. 2, Last Year: Batted.282 with five home runs and 31 RBI in 103 games in a season shortened by two stints on the disabled list the batting average was his best in his four seasons with San Diego, as was his.361 on-base percentage and.742 OPS. 1 BILLY BURNS Current Streak: 0 for 5 Los Angeles Series: 2-7, 2 r, bb, 2 sb Last Road Trip: 2-6, sb Is the only Athletic without a strikeout and his 26 plate appearances are the most in the majors among players with no strikeouts. Is 5-for-11 (.455) against left-handed pitching,.143 (2-for-14) against right-handers. Stole two bases Tuesday night against Los Angeles (AL), the second two-steal game of his career (May 31, 2015 against New York-AL) has three stolen bases for the season, which is tied for second in the American League. Is on his second consecutive Opening Day roster with the A s. Batted.333 in 19 games this spring led the A s in hits (19), triples (2) and stolen bases (5) tied for sixth in the Cactus League in stolen bases and tied for ninth in triples. Last Year: Batted.294 in 125 games in his rookie campaign and set an Oakland single-season record for batting average by a switch-hitter led ML rookies in stolen bases (26) and multiple hit games (47) and topped AL rookies in hits (153). 16 BILLY BUTLER Current Streak: 0 for 8 Los Angeles Series: 0-8, bb, 2 so, 2 gidp Last Road Trip: DNP Is 0-for-8 over his last three games after going 3-for-10 (.300) over his first three contests. Has started five games this year, all at designated hitter has appeared in 680 games at DH since the start of the 2011 season, which are the most in the majors over that span (Ortiz, 618). Has made four of his five starts this year against a left-handed starting pitcher is 3-for-14 (.214) against lefties, 0-for-4 against righties. Went 4-for-17 (.235) in five games against his former team last year ranks third on the Royals career list in batting (.295) and sixth in doubles (276) and RBI (628). Grounded into a double play as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning Monday night is 14-for-43 (.326) with two home runs, five RBI and eight walks in the pinch in his career. Is on his ninth Opening Day roster, his second with the A s. Batted.318 with a home run and eight RBI in 19 games this spring led the A s with nine walks for a.434 on-base percentage. Last Year: Batted.251 with 15 home runs and 65 RBI in 151 games in his first season with the A s the batting average was 20 points below his previous career low of.271 in 2014 his.323 on-base percentage matched his career low from ATHLETICS BATTING NOTES Has a 179-game errorless streak as an outfielder last committed an error in the outfield on July 25, 2014 against St. Louis. Hit.269 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 20 games during the spring appeared in 10 games at second base, three in right field, three in left field, two at third base and one in center field. Is in his eighth season with his third team (Marlins, ; Cubs, ) was acquired from the Chicago Cubs for Aaron Brooks Feb. 25. Last Year: Had career highs in home runs (16), walks (58), stolen bases (11) extra base hits (47) and games played (148) and matched his best in triples (6) in his second season with Chicago (NL) batted.250 and added 41 RBI. 4 COCO CRISP Current Streak: 0 for 6 Los Angeles Series: 2-10, 3b, 2 so, sb Last Road Trip: 3-10, 3 r, hr, rbi, 2 so, 2 sb Is 5-for-20 (.250) over his last five games after OAKLAND A S CAREER going 1-for-8 (.125) over his first four contests. TRIPLE LEADERS His fifth inning triple Monday night was his 23rd as an Athletic, which ties him with Lansford, Jackson and North for fifth most in Oakland history. Hit the game-winning home run in the 10th inning last Sunday at Seattle to snap a career-high 70- game homerless streak it was his first home run since Aug. 27, 2014 at Houston. 41 Rickey Henderson 39 Bert Campaneris 32 Joe Rudi 29 Tony Phillips 23 Coco Crisp 23 Carney Lansford 23 Reggie Jackson 23 Billy North Stole the 300th and 301st bases of his career last Saturday night at Seattle, becoming one of nine active players with 300 career steals it was his 34th career game with at least two stolen bases has three stolen bases for the season, which is tied for second in the American League. Struck out in his only pinch hitting appearance of the season went 6-for-15 (.400) in the pinch last year and is 13-for-41 (.317) in his career including 12-for-32 (.375) as an Athletic. Has not been hit by a pitch since May 9, 2011 (C.J. Wilson) and his streak of 529 consecutive games without a hit by pitch is the longest active streak in the majors it is the longest streak by an Athletic since at least 1913 (previous: 504, Whitey Witt from Aug. 25, 1916-Oct. 1, 1921). Hit.170 with one walk in 16 games this spring appeared in 12 games in center field and two in left field. Last Year: Was limited to just 44 games due to two stints on the DL and batted a career-low.175 also had the lowest on-base percentage (.252) and slugging percentage (.222) of his career and his games played were his fewest since 2002 (32). 2 KHRIS DAVIS Current Streak: 0 for 6 Los Angeles Series: 1-7, so, gidp Last Road Trip: 2-11, bb, 6 so Has struck out at least twice in five of his nine games and is tied for third in the American League in strikeouts (14). Has 20 home runs dating back to Aug. 6, 2015, which is tied for third most in the majors over that span (Davis, BAL 22; Gonzalez, COL 21). The Royals are one of four Major League teams he has never played against (Houston, Milwaukee, Oakland). Batted.314 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 19 games this spring appeared exclusively in left field on defense. Is in his fourth Major League season and is on his fourth consecutive Opening Day roster was acquired from Milwaukee for minor leaguers Bubba Derby and Jacob Nottingham, Feb. 12. Last Year: Batted.247 with a career-high 27 HR and 66 RBI in 121 games with Milwaukee also had career highs in walks (44) and stolen bases (6) and matched his best in triples (2) led the Brewers and tied for 10th in the NL in home runs. 20 MARK CANHA Current Streak: 0 for 9 Los Angeles Series: 0-3, 2 so Last Road Trip: DNP Has made three starts this year (two at first base, one in right field), all in games started by a left-handed pitcher is 1-for-9 (.111) against lefties, 0-for-3 against righties. Has struck out in each of his first four games and has seven strikeouts in 12 plate appearances. Begins his second season in the majors and is on his second consecutive Opening Day roster. Hit.178 with four RBI in 16 games this spring appeared in seven games at first base, six in left field and two in center field. Last Year: Was selected by Colorado in the Rule 5 draft prior to the season and traded to the A s spent the entire season with Oakland, batting.254 with 16 HR and 70 RBI in 124 games led AL rookies and ranked fourth in the majors in RBI. 3 CHRIS COGHLAN Current Streak: 0 for 15 Los Angeles Series: 0-5, 3 so Last Road Trip: 2-14, r, hr, 2 rbi, so Is 0-for-15 over his last four games after going 4-for-10 (.400) over his first four contests. Has made six starts, all against right-handed pitchers. Started five consecutive games at five different positions from April 7-11 (second base, right field, left field, third base, designated hitter) last year, the A s did not have any players start at least one game at five different positions the entire season. Hit his first home run as an Athletic a week ago today at Seattle, a goahead solo shot in the ninth inning off Cishek to break a 2-2 tie. 23 SAM FULD Current Streak: 0 games (0 for 0) Was placed on the 15-day disabled list April 2 retroactive to March 25 with a strained left shoulder. Batted.417 with a.517 on-base percentage in 10 games this spring before the injury his final game was on March 19 against Cincinnati. Last Year: Spent the entire season on the A s roster and hit.197 in a career-high 120 games the batting average was fourth lowest in the AL and in Oakland history (minimum 300 plate appearances) made 65 of his 75 starts against right-handers. 8 JED LOWRIE Current Streak: 0 for 6 Los Angeles Series: 2-10, r Last Road Trip: 3-12, 2b, 2 rbi, so, gidp Is 5-for-18 (.278) over his last five games after going 3-for-19 (.158) over his first five contests now has a.302 (143-for-474) career average in April, which is his best average for any month of the season. Is 5-for-8 (.625) with runners in scoring position, which ranks second in the American League Committed three errors at Seattle last weekend and leads AL second basemen with three errors. Is on his fifth career Opening Day roster returns to Oakland for his second stint after being acquired from Houston for minor leaguer Brendan McCurry, Nov. 25, 2015 this is his ninth Major League season. Batted.370 with a.420 on-base percentage and.630 slugging percentage this spring appeared in 16 games at second and two at short. Last Year: Returned to Houston after two seasons with the A s and batted.222 with 9 HR and 30 RBI in 69 games missed 83 games while on the disabled list with a torn ligament in his right thumb 23 of his 51 hits (45.1%) were for extra bases.

5 19 JOSH PHEGLEY Current Streak: 0 for 6 Los Angeles Series: 0-4 Last Road Trip: 1-3, 2 so Went 0-for-4 Tuesday night against Los Angeles (AL) after hitting safely in each of his first three games (4-for-8,.500) it snapped a career-high tying five-game hitting streak dating back to last year (7-for-16,.438). Hit second Tuesday, his first career start in the two spot in the order. Has three career home runs against the Royals, which matches his most against any team (Texas). Batted.261 with three home runs and seven RBI in 17 games during the spring. Is in his fourth season in the majors and is on his second consecutive Opening Day roster. Last Year: Spent the entire season with Oakland and hit.249 with 9 HR and 34 RBI in 73 games before his season ended in mid-september due to a concussion batted.305 over his first 32 games through June 26,.208 over his final 41 contests. 22 JOSH REDDICK Current Streak: 0 for 7 Los Angeles Series: 3-11, 2b, 2 rbi, bb, ibb, so Last Road Trip: 3-9, 2 r, 2 hr, 3 rbi, 3 bb, 3 so Is 6-for-20 (.300) with five RBI over his last six games after going 2-for- 13 (.154) with no RBI over his first four contests. Homered in back-to-back games last Friday and Saturday at Seattle, marking the eighth time in his career he has homered in consecutive games. Hit.368 last April. Is in his eighth Major League season and is on his fourth Opening Day roster ( with Oakland). Batted.353 with a home run and 10 RBI in 19 games this spring. Last Year: Compiled his best numbers since his first season with the A s in 2012, batting.272 with 20 home runs and 77 RBI in 149 games had a career-high.333 on-base percentage and his batting average was his best as an Athletic. 10 MARCUS SEMIEN Current Streak: 4 games (5 for 12) Los Angeles Series: 4-9, 3 r, 3 hr, 4 rbi, bb, 2 so Last Road Trip: 1-11, r, hr, rbi, bb, 5 so Homered for the fourth time in his last four games on Wednesday against Los Angeles (AL) and is tied for third in the American League in home runs (4) this is the first time he has hit more than three home runs in a month in his career. Is 5-for-12 (.417) over his last four games after going 3-for-17 (.176) over his first six contests. Three of his four home runs this year and 13 of 27 in his career have come with two strikes. Is the only Athletic to start all 10 games. Had his second career two-homer game Tuesday night against Los Angeles-AL (May 10, 2015 at Seattle). Went 0-for-4 a week ago tonight at Seattle to snap a career-high 27- game reaching base streak dating back to Sept. 6, 2015 batted.273 (24-for-88) with 14 walks and a hit by pitch (.379 on-base percentage) during the streak. Is on his third Opening Day roster, his second straight with the A s. Hit.161 with one double and two RBI in 20 games this spring. Last Year: Batted.257 with 15 home runs and 45 RBI in a team-leading 155 games in his first full season in the majors committed a Major League leading and Oakland record 35 errors tied for second among AL shortstops in home runs. 26 DANNY VALENCIA Current Streak: 6 games (9 for 22) Los Angeles Series: 5-11, bb, so Last Road Trip: 3-8, 3 r, 2b, rbi, 4 so, gidp Has hit safely in each of his last six games (9-for-22,.409) after going 1-for-10 (.100) over his first three contests. Is batting.313 after hitting.423 in 10 games with Toronto last April. Started each of the A s first six games at third base before getting the day off last Sunday. Is on his fifth career Opening Day roster ( with Minnesota, 2014 with Kansas City, 2015 with Toronto). Hit.291 with five home runs and 13 RBI in 19 games during the spring led the A s in total bases (35) and tied for the team lead in runs scored (11) made all 19 of his appearances at third base. Last Year: Began the season with Toronto and was claimed off waivers by Oakland Aug. 3 hit.284 with 11 HR and 37 RBI in 47 games with the A s combined for a.290 average, a career-high 18 HR and 66 RBI in 105 games overall. 21 STEPHEN VOGT Current Streak: 0 for 7 Los Angeles Series: 1-8, bb, 2 so Last Road Trip: 3-12, r, 2 2b, rbi, 4 so Is 1-for-12 over his last four games after going 5-for-17 (.294) over his first five contests. Is batting.207 overall after hitting.348 last April. Is 0-for-2 as a pinch hitter this year and 5-for-41 (.122) in his career. Has struck out eight times in his first nine games after fanning just once in 42 plate appearances this spring. Tied his career highs with three hits and two doubles last Saturday night at Seattle it was his 17th career three-hit game and his fourth career two-double game. Has tossed out 2-of-5 (40.0%) attempted base stealers. Is on his third career Opening Day roster, his second straight with the A s. Batted.297 with three home runs and nine RBI in 16 games this spring. Last Year: Was named to his first AL All-Star team hit.261 with 18 HR and 71 RBI hit.308 with 13 HR and 53 RBI over his first 70 games,.214 with 5 HR and 18 RBI over his final 66 contests. led the A s in walks (56) and on-base pct. (.341). 28 ERIC SOGARD Current Streak: 0 games (0 for 0) Began a rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton Monday night and is 2-for-7 (.286) with a run, RBI and two strikeouts in two starts (one at second base, one at shortstop). Was placed on the 15-day disabled list April 2 retroactive to March 28 with a cervical strain. Batted.250 in 13 games during the spring. Last Year: Saw action with the A s for the sixth consecutive season and batted.247 in 120 games is one of two Athletics to play in each of the previous six seasons along with Coco Crisp had career highs in RBI (37) and at bats (372). A S HITTING VS. KANSAS CITY 2016 CAREER AVG. AB H HR RBI PLAYER AVG. AB H HR RBI #DIV/0! Alonso #DIV/0! Burns #DIV/0! Butler #DIV/0! Canha #DIV/0! Coghlan #DIV/0! Crisp #DIV/0! Davis #DIV/0! #DIV/0! Lowrie #DIV/0! Phegley #DIV/0! Reddick #DIV/0! Semien #DIV/0! Valencia #DIV/0! Vogt #DIV/0! TOTALS A S CAREER HITTING VS. VOLQUEZ PLAYER BAT AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SH SF HBP GDP AVG OBP SLG Billy Butler R Chris Coghlan L Coco Crisp S Khris Davis R Sam Fuld L Josh Reddick L Marcus Semien R Eric Sogard L Danny Valencia R Stephen Vogt L

6 HIGHS AND LOWS CLUB Longest Winning Streak... 3, April 8 to 10 Longest Winning Streak, Home... 1, April 6 Longest Winning Streak, Road... 3, April 8 to present Longest Losing Streak...3, April 11 to present Longest Losing Streak, Home... 4, April 7 to present Longest Losing Streak, Road...None Most Runs, Game, A s... 6, April 9 at Seattle Most Runs, Game, Opponents...6, April 7 vs. Chicago (AL) Most Runs, Inning, A s... 3, April 4 vs. Chicago (AL) (3rd) Most Runs, Inning, Opponents... 4 (twice), last: April 7 vs. Chicago (AL) (9th) Largest Margin, Victory... 5, April 9 at Seattle (6-1) Largest Margin, Loss... 5, April 7 vs. Chicago (AL) (1-6) Most Hits, Game, A s... 11, April 9 at Seattle Most Hits, Game, Opponents...11, April 13 vs. Los Angeles (AL)... 11, April 5 vs. Chicago (AL) Most Hits, Inning, A s...4, April 9 at Seattle (1st)... 4, April 4 vs. Chicago (AL) (3rd) Most Hits, Inning, Opponents... 6, April 7 vs. Chicago (AL) (9th) Most Home Runs, Game, A s...2 (three times), last: April 12 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Home Runs, Game, Opponents...2, April 5 vs. Chicago (AL) Most Doubles, Game, A s...3 (twice), last: April 9 at Seattle Most Doubles, Game, Opponents...3 (three times), last: April 13 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Triples, Game, A s...1, April 11 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Triples, Game, Opponents...1, April 4 vs. Chicago (AL) Most Stolen Bases, Game, A s... 2 (twice), last: April 12 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Stolen Bases, Game, Opponents...1 (three times), last: April 13 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Strikeouts, A s Pitchers... 12, April 9 at Seattle Most Strikeouts, Opponents Pitchers... 12, April 9 at Seattle Most Walks, A s Pitchers... 5, April 10 at Seattle Most Walks, Opponents Pitchers... 3 (five times), last: April 13 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Fewest Hits Allowed, A s Pitchers... 4, April 8 at Seattle Fewest Hits Allowed, Opponents Pitchers... 3, April 13 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Left on Base, Nine Inning Game...9, April 11 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Left on Base, Extra Inning Game...6, April 10 at Seattle (10) Fewest Left on Base, Game... 4, April 12 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Errors, Game... 2 (three times), last: April 8 at Seattle Largest Comeback in Win... 1, April 10 at Seattle Largest Lead Surrendered in Loss... 3, April 12 vs. 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...None Longest Hitting Streak... 6, Danny Valencia, April 7 to present Most Runs, Game...2 (five times), last: Burns and Semien, April 12 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Hits, Game... 3, Stephen Vogt, April 9 at Seattle Most Doubles, Game... 2, Stephen Vogt, April 9 at Seattle...2, Billy Butler, April 4 vs. Chicago (AL) Most Triples, Game...1, Coco Crisp, April 11 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Home Runs, Game... 2, Marcus Semien, April 12 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Runs Batted In, Game... 2 (eight times), last: Reddick and Semien, April 12 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Most Walks, Game...2, Danny Valencia, April 6 vs. Chicago (AL) Most Strikeouts, Game...3, Khris Davis, April 10 at Seattle...3, Khris Davis,, April 4 vs. Chicago (AL) Most Stolen Bases, Game... 2, Billy Burns, April 12 vs. Los Angeles (AL)... 2, Coco Crisp, April 9 at Seattle Longest Winning Streak... 1 (four times) Longest Losing Streak...1 (six times) Most Strikeouts, Game...10, Rich Hill, April 9 at Seattle Most Walks, Game...5, Chris Bassitt, April 10 at Seattle Most Innings, Game, Starter (twice), last: Chris Bassit, April 10 at Seattle Most Innings, Game, Reliever...2.2, Liam Hendriks, April 5 vs. Chicago (AL) Low Hit Complete Game...None Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings...9.0, Sonny Gray, April 6 to 11 Most Consecutive Batters Retired... 17, Fernando Rodriguez, April 4 to 13 GENERAL Longest Game, Innings... 10, April 10 at Seattle Longest Game, Time, Nine Innings...3:28, April 5 vs. Chicago (AL) Longest Game, Time, Extra Innings...3:03, April 10 at Seattle (10) Shortest Game, Time... 2:41, April 12 vs. Los Angeles (AL) Largest Crowd, Home...35,067, April 4 vs. Chicago (AL) Smallest Crowd, Home...10,478, April 5 vs. Chicago (AL) Largest Crowd, Road... 47,065, April 8 at Seattle Smallest Crowd, Road... 30,834, April 10 at Seattle Postponement, Rain, Home...None Postponement, Rain, Road...None MULTIPLE HIT GAMES PLAYER TOT Alonso Burns Butler Canha Coghlan Crisp Davis Lowrie Phegley Reddick Semien Valencia Vogt MULTIPLE RBI GAMES PLAYER TOT Alonso Burns Butler Canha Coghlan Crisp Davis Lowrie Phegley Reddick Semien Valencia Vogt GAME TYING/GO-AHEAD RBI PLAYER GT GA TOT Alonso Burns Butler Canha Coghlan Crisp Davis Lowrie Phegley Reddick Semien Valencia Vogt STARTS IN THE BATTING ORDER Player Alonso Burns Butler Canha Coghlan Crisp Davis Lowrie Phegley Reddick Semien Valencia Vogt 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 Alonso Burns Butler Canha Coghlan Crisp Davis Lowrie Phegley Reddick Semien Valencia Vogt