It might be a small sample size, but the reality is that the Oakland A’s haven’t secured a win in extra inning games. The A's have lost twice in extra inning games so far this season and the opponent of these two games is the same, the Tampa Bay Rays. The A’s have 3 hits in two extra inning games so far. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are currently leading in the NL West. However, the Dodgers aren’t playing well in extra inning games. By far, the Dodgers played 6 extra inning games and they just won the first extra inning game. Over these 6 games, the Dodgers had 4 hits and scored 5 runs in extra innings. 2 of those hits are from Trea Turner. In addition, the Nationals, the Marlins, the Twins and the Brewers each won 1 extra inning game, but they lost three times so far this season. The Marlins and the Nationals each scored 3 times in extra innings. At the same time, the Twins and the Brewers each scored 4 times in extra innings. The Brewers are currently leading the NL Central and actually, they have 4 hits in 13 at-bats in extra innings, which isn’t bad. However, they gave up 7 runs (2 earned) in extra innings. Furthermore, the Red Sox won twice in extra inning games, but they already lost 6 extra inning games. The team scored 10 runs in extra innings. Nonetheless, the Red Sox gave up 16 runs (6 earned) in extra innings. However, the Red Sox have a batting average of .344 and that seems to be fine. Finally, the defending World Series Champions, the Atlanta Braves lost 5 extra inning games and they just won twice. In extra innings, the Braves bullpen has a WHIP over 2 and the Braves pitchers gave up 17 runs (4 earned). Moreover, the Angels have a record of 2 wins and 4 losses in extra inning games. And, the Cubs lost 6 times in extra inning games. Last season, the Dodgers won 6 extra inning games and they lost 13 times. This season, the Dodgers still have some problems at playing in extra inning games. The Dodgers are leading the majors with an OPS of .758, but their offense has truly struggled in extra inning games. By far, in extra innings, the Dodgers batters only have 4 hits in 23 at-bats. Meanwhile, the A’s currently have a record of 25 wins and 49 losses, which is the worst in the majors so far. It might not be a surprise to see that the A’s haven’t won an extra inning game since they are the worst team in the majors at this moment. Let's patiently wait and see when the A’s will get the first win in extra inning games this season.
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