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Langeliers went 2-for-5 with one RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 9-3 win over the Angels.
Langeliers has logged two steals this season, both coming in June. The catcher had gone 13 games without a multi-hit effort prior to Friday, batting just .167 (9-for-54) in that span. He's now hitting .266 on the year while adding an .833 OPS, 19 home runs, 43 RBI, 49 runs scored and 16 doubles over 74 contests.
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Athletics' Henry Bolte: Logs 10th steal
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Bolte went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Angels.
Bolte has shown more confidence on the basepaths lately, going 5-for-6 on steal attempts over his last 10 games. He's batting .294 (10-for-34) in that span. The rookie outfielder has hit leadoff in three straight games, all against right-handed pitchers, since Zack Gelof (hand) exited the lineup. Bolte is now batting .317 with an .814 OPS, 10 steals, two home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and six doubles over his first 40 major-league contests.
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Athletics' J.T. Ginn: Bounces back in rematch
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Ginn (6-4) allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings to earn the win over the Angels on Friday.
Ginn earned a quality start with this outing, his third such performance over five games in June. He's allowed 14 runs (12 earned) over 29 innings this month while adding a 26:10 K:BB. The right-hander is now at a 3.15 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 78:36 K:BB through 88.2 innings over 18 appearances (15 starts). Ginn frequently allows too many hits, but he's done a fairly good job at limiting damage throughout the year. He's projected to make his next start at home versus the Dodgers in what's likely to be a challenging matchup.
Wilson (shoulder) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
Wilson will sit out a second consecutive game following his removal from Wednesday's contest due to a left shoulder injury. It remains an encouraging sign that the A's haven't moved him to the injured list, though that may change if the young shortstop doesn't return in the next couple of days. Alika Williams will pick up a start in Wilson's absence and bat ninth.
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Athletics' Jeff McNeil: Logs three hits in win
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McNeil went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-6 win over the Giants.
McNeil collected a trio of singles, including an RBI knock in the eighth inning to pull the Athletics within a run before the club completed a comeback in the ninth. Thursday marked the second baseman's third three-hit effort and 15th multi-hit performance in what has been a fairly lackluster season. The 34-year-old is slashing .237/.309/.319 with three homers, 10 doubles, 20 RBI, 21 runs and a stolen base across 74 games.
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Athletics' Lawrence Butler: Delivers clutch hit Thursday
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Butler went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Thursday's 9-6 win over the Giants.
Butler came through in the clutch, depositing an RBI single into right field with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Athletics the lead. The 25-year-old has struggled to a .197 batting average and .585 OPS across 73 games this season, but he has shown signs of turning things around of late. Across 20 appearances in June, Butler is slashing .288/.327/.481 with two homers, four doubles, seven RBI, 11 runs and two stolen bases, though he's striking out at a 29.1 percent clip this month.
Barnett earned the save in Thursday's 9-6 win over the Giants, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
It's Barnett's second save in his first eight appearances in the majors this season. The 25-year-old right-hander has quickly ingratiated himself in the A's bullpen, allowing just two runs on seven hits and seven walks while striking out 19 in his first 14.2 innings. Barnett made five starts with Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the year, where he posted a 4.64 ERA over 42.2 innings, but he's now pushing for a high-leverage role in the majors.
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Athletics' Jeffrey Springs: Better in no-decision
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Springs did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Giants, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
It was a solid outing overall for Springs, who held San Francisco to one run through his first five innings before giving up two runs in the sixth. It's certainly a step in the right direction for the left-hander, who had allowed 21 earned runs in just 16.1 innings across his previous four starts. Overall, Springs is 3-7 with a 5.52 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 78:29 K:BB across 17 starts (88 innings) this season. He's currently in line for a tough home matchup with the Dodgers his next time out.
Wilson (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in San Francisco.
Wilson was forced to exit Wednesday's contest when he injured his left shoulder on a play at home plate. It's the same shoulder he dislocated earlier this season, costing him a month of action at the time. It's not yet clear whether the apparent aggravation of that injury will lead to another extended absence for Wilson, but the fact he wasn't placed on the injured list prior to Thursday's contest is seemingly a good sign. Alika Williams is filling in at shortstop in the series finale.
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Athletics' Zack Gelof: Lands on 10-day injured list
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The Athletics placed Gelof on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right hand contusion.
Gelof suffered a laceration and contusion when he got his hand stepped on in Tuesday's contest in San Francisco. The injury had seemed relatively minor initially, but Gelof ultimately was unable to avoid the IL. Max Muncy has seen a dip in playing time lately, but he should be back in the lineup on a regular basis while Gelof is sidelined.
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Athletics' Alika Williams: Up from Triple-A
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The Athletics recalled Williams from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
The 27-year-old will return to the active roster as the replacement for Zack Gelof (hand), who landed on the injured list Thursday. Williams has been fairly productive during his time in the big leagues, slashing .289/.319/.467 with a homer, five RBI and six runs scored across 48 plate appearances with the A's. However, he'll likely be limited to a bench role while Max Muncy sees the largest increase in playing time with Gelof on the shelf.
Bolte went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.
Bolte worked out of the leadoff spot since Zack Gelof (hand) was unavailable. This was just the second time Bolte has hit higher than fifth in the order. He has the speed for a leadoff role -- he's up to nine steals on 12 attempts this season -- and his 10 percent walk rate also makes him a good fit. The outfielder has hit .308 with an .809 OPS, two home runs, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and six doubles over his first 38 MLB contests.
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Athletics' Max Muncy: Smacks homer in loss
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Muncy went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.
Muncy opened the scoring with his eighth-inning blast. The infielder has handled a short-side platoon role since returning from a broken hand earlier in June. He's now batting .230 with a .725 OPS, five homers, 18 RBI, 20 runs scored, two stolen bases, six doubles and two triples over 38 games this season. Muncy could see an uptick in playing time if Zack Gelof (hand) or Jacob Wilson (shoulder) miss more action after sustaining injuries this week.
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Athletics' Elvis Alvarado: Allows two homers in blown save
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Alvarado (3-3) allowed two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning to take the loss and a blown save Wednesday versus the Giants.
Alvarado gave up ninth-inning solo shots to Rafael Devers and Victor Bericoto. This was Alvarado's first blown save of the season, though he's also 11 days removed from his last converted save. He's allowed five runs over 5.1 innings in his last four appearances, including four homers. Overall, Alvarado has a 6.20 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 25:7 K:BB through 20.1 innings with two saves and four holds. If his struggles persist, he could pitch his way out of the high-leverage role he earned earlier in June.
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Athletics' Gage Jump: Continues to impress
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Jump allowed three hits and a walk while striking out nine over five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Wednesday.
Jump's nine strikeouts reset his season high for the third start in a row. He's also kept runs off the board in three of his six career starts so far. The 23-year-old now has a 2.04 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 35:10 K:BB across 35.1 innings. He's also yet to allow a home run, which is particularly useful in a hitter-friendly home park. Jump's next projected start will be the biggest test of his young career, as he is lined up for a home start against the Dodgers.
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Athletics' Jacob Wilson: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Wilson was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants with a left shoulder injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Wilson's shoulder began to bother him after he made an awkward move to avoid a tag at home plate in the fifth inning, and the A's eventually made the call to take him out of the game in the ninth. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but the team could provide an update on his status ahead of Thursday's series finale.
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