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Athletics Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Orioles; Lucas Erceg Emerges as Top Performer

The Athletics are set to face off against the Orioles in a highly anticipated matchup at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Both teams have been performing well recently, but the Athletics have the upper hand with their current winning streak. The game is scheduled for April 26, 2024, at 23:05 UTC and will be broadcasted on MASN.


Aug 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Nick Allen (2) throws home too late to get Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (not pictured) out at home on a fielder   s choice ground ball during the 10th inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous three games, the Athletics have showcased some exceptional performances from their players. One standout player is Lucas Erceg, a relief pitcher for the team. In his last game, Erceg displayed an impressive pitching performance with an ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 1.0. He struck out 18 batters in just 9 innings pitched, showing his dominance on the mound.


Another player to watch out for is Jeffrey "JJ" Bleday, who plays as an outfielder for the Athletics. In one of the previous games, Bleday had a batting average of .250 and an on-base percentage of .25. He also showcased his power with a slugging percentage of .5 and an OPS of .75.


Aug 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Aledmys D  az (12) celebrates his solo home run during the sixth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Abraham "Abraham" Toro, the third baseman for the Athletics, has also been performing well in recent games. With a fielding percentage of 1.0 and no errors committed, Toro has shown his defensive prowess. At the plate, he had an average of .000 but contributed to the team's success with solid defense.


On the Orioles' side, Jacob Webb has emerged as their top performer in recent games. As a relief pitcher, Webb has been dominant on the mound with an ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 0.0 in his last game.


Aug 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk (64) throws to first base in time for the out during the second inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams have players who can make an impact on this upcoming game. The Athletics will rely on the strong pitching of Lucas Erceg and the offensive contributions of Jeffrey Bleday and Abraham Toro. Meanwhile, the Orioles will look to Jacob Webb to shut down the Athletics' offense.


Based on the statistics from their previous games, the Athletics have a slight edge over the Orioles. However, baseball is an unpredictable sport, and anything can happen on game day. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.


Make sure to tune in to MASN to catch all the action as the Athletics take on the Orioles in this highly anticipated game.

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