A's Go 11-41 Since June 20, Per Brian McTaggart
Houston Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart reports Oakland has gone 11-41 since June 20, a sustained stretch of poor results.
Per Houston Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart, the A's have gone 11-41 since June 20 — a record that does most of its own talking.
McTaggart posted the figure without additional context, leaving cause, trajectory, and any organizational response unaddressed. The 11-41 mark is the entirety of what the report contains.
Why it matters here
The number lands with some irony given the Astros' own recent difficulties at home. McTaggart himself has reported that Houston is in danger of a losing homestand against sub-.500 teams — meaning the A's, despite that 11-41 stretch, have been part of a series that has not been a comfortable watch for the home side either.
What remains unaddressed
McTaggart's post does not specify Oakland's overall record, whether any roster or coaching changes are under consideration, or how this stretch compares to other portions of the season. The 11-41 figure stands alone.
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