Athletics struggle in 8th inning, fall to Twins 5-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
During a recent game on July 24, 2026, the Oakland Athletics were unable to secure a win against the Minnesota Twins, losing 5-4. Despite holding a 4-3 lead, the Athletics' pitchers faltered in the eighth inning after a series of walks and errors. The loss extends the Athletics' poor performance, highlighting a significant decline since June, when they were.500, with a record of 7 wins and 30 losses since then. The team's ongoing struggles raise questions about player performance and injuries affecting the roster.
- •A's led 4-3 before the 8th inning collapse.
- •Pitcher Hogan Harris struggled with command, issuing two walks.
- •Multiple defensive errors contributed to the loss.
- •A's now have a record of 5-26 in their last 31 games.
- •Team was at.500 in mid-June before the downturn.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — A Seemingly Rock Bottomless Glass
"Just when you think it can’t get any worse…A comically pathetic 8th inning turns a possible actual win into just another disheveled loss and the “free fall” stats keep mounting. It’s hard to believe that on June 19th the A’s were 38-38, winning percentage that would earn them a spot 1.5 games out of 1st […]
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