Brent Rooker's 2-run homer leads A's to fifth straight win, 3-1 over Marlins
Brent Rooker hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 for their fifth straight victoryMAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LUCAS ERCEG #60 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
2-6 W-L •
1.05 WHIP •
3.36 ERA
2-6 W-L
1.05 WHIP
3.36 ERA
Pitcher rolls ball to first with glove for absolutely bonkers 1-3 putout You’ve got to get the out, any way you can. That’s exactly what A’s reliever Lucas Erceg did during the eighth inning of Oakland’s 7-6 win o...
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • MLB.COM
Works around control issues for win Erceg (4-4) recorded the win against the Twins on Thursday, firing a scoreless inning during which he issued three walks and recorded a strikeout.
Impact The right-hander nearly blew the 1-1 lead he was tasked with preserving upon entering in the seventh inning with the three passes he handed out, but he was able to get Donovan Solano swinging to snuff out the bases-loaded threat. Erceg has settled down after an uneven early part of the season, as he's now posted scoreless appearances in 14 of his last 15 trips to the mound, including in seven straight outings.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes fourth loss Saturday Erceg (3-4) took the loss against the Rangers on Saturday, allowing an earned run on three walks over two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Erceg was tasked with preserving a 2-2 tie when he entered in the seventh inning and got his frame off to an encouraging start by retiring the daunting duo of Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. However, the right-hander went on to issue three consecutive walks and was charged with what would eventually prove to be the game-winning run after Robbie Grossman crossed the plate on a Francisco Perez wild pitch later in the inning. Erceg's stumble snapped a streak of seven straight scoreless appearances, and the outing marked his eighth appearance this season with multiple walks.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records third win Thursday Erceg (3-3) recorded the win against the White Sox on Thursday, firing a scoreless sixth inning during which he allowed a hit and issued a walk.
Impact Erceg followed starter Ken Waldichuk and navigated around some trouble during his one frame. The right-hander was then rewarded for his work when Zack Gelof put the Athletics up for good in the seventh inning with a two-run home run and Oakland hung on for the win. Erceg may be starting to hit a bit of a stride, as he's now produced scoreless efforts in three of his last four appearances despite issuing one free pass in each of those outings.
AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Saddled with loss Saturday Erceg (2-3) took the loss against the Nationals on Saturday, allowing a walk-off solo home run to the only batter he faced.
Impact Although Trevor May was available after last having pitched Wednesday, manager Mark Kotsay decided to entrust Erceg with preserving a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the ninth. That decision quickly became regrettable, as Keibert Ruiz took the first pitch he saw from Erceg to lead off the inning and sent it 391 feet into the right-field stands for a game-winning home run. It was the second straight night the Nationals had gotten to Erceg, as he'd yielded a pair of earned runs over two-thirds of an inning Friday. It's been a rough August for the right-hander overall, as he's now given up nine runs (eight earned) over four innings across six appearances while posting a 3:4 K:BB.
AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes first loss Sunday Erceg (2-1) took the loss against the Twins on Sunday, allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks without recording an out.
Impact Erceg's outing headed south immediately, as he allowed a walk and an infield single to load the bases before surrendering a three-run double to Alex Kirilloff that erased Minnesota's 3-2 deficit for good. After not conceding an earned run for nine consecutive appearances between June 7 and June 27, Erceg has now pitched to an abysmal 18.00 ERA and 3.33 WHIP across the six innings covering his last six trips to the mound, albeit while also recording an impressive 13 strikeouts in that span.
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Dominant in first win Erceg (1-0) got the win over Atlanta on Monday, firing three perfect innings during which he recorded four strikeouts.
Impact The rookie southpaw got his nine outs on a relatively efficient 47 pitches and extended his scoreless streak to four appearances in the process. Monday's outing was Erceg's longest by far during his brief big-league career, and his body of work thus far -- especially against a talented Atlanta lineup -- has undoubtedly helped him quickly earn manager Mark Kotsay's trust.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Erceg hurls 'electric stuff' en route to 1st MLB win OAKLAND -- Two weeks ago, Lucas Erceg was toiling through his sixth year in Milwaukee’s farm system unsure if a shot in the Majors would eve...
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MAY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM
Promoted to big leagues The Athletics selected Erceg from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
Impact The A's acquired Erceg from Milwaukee on Wednesday in exchange for cash, and now the 28-year-old reliever will get his first chance in the big leagues. Erceg holds a 6.47 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in the minors this season but has shown an ability to strike batters out at an above-average rate. Still, it's unlikely he gets many high-leverage opportunities before proving he can perform in the big leagues.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to A's The Brewers traded Erceg to the Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Impact Erceg has struggled to begin the season in Triple-A Nashville, holding a 6.46 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 15.1 innings. Despite his below-average performance, Oakland's lack of talent at the major-league level makes it possible that Erceg debuts in the majors at some point this season, although he would have to be added to the 40-man roster before that could happen.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
