Jack Wilson throws first pitch to son Jacob before Pirates-A's game to recall moment 19 years ago
Former Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson threw out the first pitch to his son, Jacob, on FridaySEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press
JACOB WILSON #5 - SHORTSTOP - ATHLETICS
13 HR •
63 RBI •
.311 AVG
13 HR
63 RBI
.311 AVG
Brent Rooker's 30th home run powers the A's to a 5-3 win over the slumping Red Sox
Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning, leading the Athletics to a 5-3 victory over the Red SoxSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Athletics look to prolong win streak, play the Red Sox
The Athletics seek to extend a five-game win streak with a victory over the Boston Red SoxSEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Looking for a pesky spoiler? The A's just swept the Reds — and have been above .500 since the break
Contending teams beware: The Athletics look like a dangerous spoiler after sweeping the Cincinnati RedsSEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press
A's overpower Reds, winning 7 to 4 thanks to 4 home runs As has been the case this season at Sutter Health Park, home runs were in abundance during Sunday’s game between the Athletics and the Cinci...
SEPTEMBER 15 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM
Reds fall 2 1/2 games back of last NL wild card as A's complete 3-game sweep with 7-4 win
Rookie Nick Kurtz hit one of the Athletics’ four home runs, a go-ahead, two-run drive in the fifth inning that led the Athletics over Cincinnati 7-4 for a three-game sweep that dro...SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Athletics take control late to defeat Reds Jacob Wilson broke a seventh-inning tie with a double, Carlos Cortes hit his third home run in two days and the Athletics dealt the Cincinna...
SEPTEMBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2
The Athletics face the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press
Athletics begin 3-game series at home against the Reds
The Athletics host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Aaron Judge hits 361st home run to tie Joe DiMaggio for 4th place in Yankees history
Aaron Judge has hit his 361st career home run, tying Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in New York Yankees historySEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Kurtz, Butler power A's past Red Sox 5-4, end Chapman's hitless streak of 50 batters, 17 appearances
Nick Kurtz joined Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire as the only Athletics rookies to hit 30 home runs and Lawrence Butler hit a ninth-inning walk-off single in a 5-4 win over the Bosto...SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Wilson (3 more hits) applies pressure in AL batting race WEST SACRAMENTO -- When Athletics rookie Jacob Wilson landed on the 10-day injured list on July 26, it appeared as if his bid for the Americ...
SEPTEMBER 10 • MLB.COM
Three more hits in loss Wilson went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Red Sox.
Impact Wilson has logged four games of three hits over his last nine contests. He was responsible for the Athletics' lone extra-base hit Tuesday, which was his first since a Sept. 1 double versus the Cardinals. The shortstop has a .319/.360/.451 slash line with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, 55 runs scored, five stolen bases and 21 doubles over 110 contests. While he doesn't walk a lot with a 5.2 percent walk rate, his 7.6 percent strikeout rate has enabled him to remain effective throughout the season through pure contact skills.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Three more hits in loss Wilson went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Red Sox.
Impact Wilson has logged four games of three hits over his last nine contests. He was responsible for the Athletics' lone extra-base hit Tuesday, which was his first since a Sept. 1 double versus the Cardinals. The shortstop has a .319/.360/.451 slash line with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, 55 runs scored, five stolen bases and 21 doubles over 110 contests. While he doesn't walk a lot with a 5.2 percent walk rate, his 7.6 percent strikeout rate has enabled him to remain effective throughout the season through pure contact skills.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Early strikes out 11, tying Red Sox record for debut, as Boston tops A's 6-0 to close on Yankees
Connelly Early struck out 11 to tie the Red Sox record for a major league debut, and Boston beat the Athletics 6-0 to close on the New York Yankees for the top AL wild cardSEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Athletics take home losing streak into matchup with the Red Sox
The Athletics look to stop their four-game home slide with a victory against the Boston Red SoxSEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press
O'Hoppe placed on concussion IL; Rivero seeks his chance ANAHEIM -- A day after being hit under his chin in a freak incident on a warmup backswing from A's shortstop Jacob Wilson, Angels catcher Lo...
SEPTEMBER 9 • MLB.COM
Angels C O'Hoppe to injured list after getting hit in head by backswing. Adell scratched for vertigo
Catcher Logan O’Hoppe has been placed on the Los Angeles Angels’ seven-day concussion injured list after he was hit in the head by Jacob Wilson’s backswingSEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press
Red Sox visit the Athletics to begin 3-game series
The Athletics host the Boston Red Sox to open a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press
Travis d'Arnaud's RBI double in eighth inning lifts Angels to 4-3 win over Athletics
Jo Adell hit his 35th homer, Travis d’Arnaud hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the At...SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
O'Hoppe exits mid-game after taking backswing to chin ANAHEIM -- Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe left Sunday’s 4-3 win over the A's at Angel Stadium in the top of the seventh inning with a freak in...
SEPTEMBER 7 • MLB.COM
Three-hit effort in blowout win Wilson went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 17-4 win over the Angels.
Impact This was the shortstop's third three-hit effort over his last five games. He remains excellent at the plate since returning from a broken forearm, having gone 19-for-52 (.365) over his last 13 games. Wilson has racked up five extra-base hits and 11 RBI in that span as well, though all of his hits Saturday were singles. The 23-year-old is up to a .318/.360/.451 slash line with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, 55 runs scored, 20 doubles and five stolen bases through 107 contests this season.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Three-hit effort in blowout win Wilson went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 17-4 win over the Angels.
Impact This was the shortstop's third three-hit effort over his last five games. He remains excellent at the plate since returning from a broken forearm, having gone 19-for-52 (.365) over his last 13 games. Wilson has racked up five extra-base hits and 11 RBI in that span as well, though all of his hits Saturday were singles. The 23-year-old is up to a .318/.360/.451 slash line with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, 55 runs scored, 20 doubles and five stolen bases through 107 contests this season.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics erupt for seven runs in third inning of a 10-4 win over Angels
JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer during a seven-run third inning, Mason Barnett recovered after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angel...SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press
Cardinals square off against the Athletics with series tied 1-1
Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press
