Since July 25, the Athletics have the third-best record in Major League Baseball at 16-8. The teams that surround them on that list are all playoff-bound.

The search for answers has been a constant one for Lewis, who said he hasn’t felt comfortable at the plate all year.

Soderstrom reached base in all five of his plate appearances Thursday, though he didn't record an RBI. The 23-year-old has delivered exactly the kind of third-year breakout the Athletics were hoping for,

As the season got underway, Soderstrom immediately started to exhibit his power. His hot start and ability to hit the long ball put him atop the leaderboard for home runs, taking the MLB lead with eight total by April 15th.

Royce Lewis, batting just .199 at Target Field, .175 in August, and .136 during this homestand, was robbed of a potential extra-base hit by A’s left-fielder Tyler Soderstrom in the sixth inning Thursday, and took it out on his headwear when he reached the dugout, pounding it several times against the bat rack in frustration.

Athletics second. Tyler Soderstrom doubles to center field. Lawrence Butler grounds out to second base, Luke Keaschall to Kody Clemens. Tyler Soderstrom to third. Darell Hernaiz out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Byron Buxton. Tyler Soderstrom ...

Shea Langeliers conectó su 27mo cuadrangular, Tyler Soderstrom extendió su racha de hits a 17 juegos y los Atléticos doblegaron el martes 6-3 a los Mellizos

Tyler Soderstrom hits an RBI single to right field to cut the A's deficit to 3-1 against the Angels in the bottom of the 1st inning