Oakland Athletics at New York Mets: Final Score & Recap

The Oakland Athletics handed the New York Mets a 9-4 defeat at Citi Field on August 13, 2024, in a game that was never particularly close after the early innings. The DiamondIQ model opened with a 63 percent pre-game win probability favoring New York, but that estimate eroded quickly as Oakland seized control with three runs in the first inning and four more in the third, effectively putting the game away before the Mets could mount a meaningful response. New York managed a three-run fifth to make the score appear more respectable, but Oakland added two more in the sixth to close out any remaining doubt, finishing with a clean 11-hit, zero-error performance against nine hits and one error from the home side.

The game's pivotal swing moments were concentrated in the early innings and centered on Oakland starter Joe Boyle's dominance of the Mets lineup. Harrison Bader's flyout in the bottom of the second shifted win probability 10.6 percent against New York, and Jesse Winker's groundout to end the first cost the Mets another 10.1 percent, both outcomes underscoring how thoroughly Boyle suppressed scoring opportunities. On the other side, Pete Alonso's single in the bottom of the fifth was the most impactful positive play of the game from a Mets perspective, adding 13.5 percent to their win probability at that moment, but it came too late to alter the game's trajectory. In the third inning, Miguel Andujar's fielder's choice off Paul Blackburn contributed a 9.3 percent swing for Oakland, extending their advantage during a decisive four-run frame.

Among Oakland's top performers, relief pitcher Austin Adams led all players with a 17.3 percent WPA contribution, anchoring a bullpen effort that held New York scoreless over the game's final four innings. Offensively, Miguel Andujar finished with the highest batting WPA at plus 15.4 percent alongside a RE24 of 1.8, while Shea Langeliers posted the game's best RE24 at 4.3 to go with a 14.0 percent WPA, reflecting his run-production impact in high-leverage situations. Lawrence Butler also contributed positively at 9.8 percent WPA. The DiamondIQ model's estimate finished at zero percent for New York, a reflection of how decisively Oakland controlled the contest from the opening frame.