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Athletics Shut Out by Red Sox in Fenway Park, Fall to 35-60

The Oakland Athletics faced a challenging game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, concluding with a final score of 0-7. The Athletics' record now stands at 35 wins and 60 losses following this encounter. Despite their efforts, the team was unable to secure any runs throughout the nine innings, managing only four hits and committing no errors.


Jul 11, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (7) hits a two run home run against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Athletics struggled offensively, with a team batting average of .133 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .235 for the game. Their performance at bat saw them leaving fourteen runners on base (LOB) and failing to capitalize on three opportunities with runners in scoring position (RISP). Notably, Brett Harris contributed positively with a batting average of .333 and Seth Brown also made an impact by hitting .333 for the game. Maxwell Schuemann stood out among his teammates by achieving an impressive batting average of .500 and an OBP of .667.


On the pitching side, Luis Medina started for the Athletics but encountered difficulties, ending up with an earned run average (ERA) of 10.8 over five innings pitched. Michel Otanez provided some relief from the bullpen with a noteworthy performance that included an ERA of 0.0 across three innings pitched.


Jul 11, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) hits a home run against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Red Sox capitalized early in the game by scoring three runs in the first inning and continued to build their lead with additional runs in both the third and fourth innings. They further solidified their victory by adding two more runs in the sixth inning. The Red Sox's offense was led by strong performances from their lineup which accumulated ten hits over nine innings.


Looking ahead, fans can catch future action as The Oakland Athletics are scheduled to play against Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 12th at 6:40 PM EDT. This upcoming match will be broadcasted on NBCS-PH for those looking to follow along live.


Jul 11, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) hits a home run against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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