SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•SACBEE.COM
Shea Langeliers, A's handle Justin Verlander, AstrosShea Langeliers clubbed a two-run home run in the first inning and the visiting Oakland Athletics claimed a surprising series victory over t...
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•MLB.COM
Astros fall to .500 at home as JV stumblesHOUSTON -- Losing a late-season series to the 99-loss Oakland A’s probably isn’t quite yet a reason to panic for the Astros, though it allow...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023•MLB.COM
Langeliers, Kemp homer as Athletics down Astros again 6-2 to avoid 100th loss
Shea Langeliers and Tony Kemp both homered as the Oakland Athletics jumped on Justin Verlander early in a 6-2 win over the Houston AstrosSEPTEMBER 13, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Smith - Sitting TuesdaySmith is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Astros.
ImpactSmith is hitting .278 with one home run, two doubles and nine strikeouts in five games since getting recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sept. 5. He could continue to see fairly steady work down the stretch, but Smith's elevated strikeout rate makes him a very volatile option over the rest of the season.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brent Rooker - Not in Tuesday's lineupRooker is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Astros.
ImpactRooker is hitting .214 with two home runs, one steal and a 39.4 percent strikeout rate in eight games this month. Tyler Soderstrom will slot in as designated hitter while batting eighth.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mason Miller - Solid performance as openerMiller served as the opener in Monday's win over the Astros and didn't factor into the decision, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit, issued a walk and recor...
ImpactMiller was slated to work up to approximately 50 pitches, and he got within striking distance via his 45 offerings, 30 of which he threw during a laborious opening frame. Nathan Han of the team's official site reports the hard-throwing right-hander averaged 99.5 mph on his fastball and reported his previously ailing arm felt "awesome" following the start. Manager Mark Kotsay confirmed after the game the Athletics plan to continue deploying Miller as an opener for what remains of the season before stretching him out in spring training in anticipation of a return to the starting rotation in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023•ROTOWIRE
