Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California
First Pitch: 1:07 PM PT / 4:07 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: Bally Sports Great Lakes, NBC Sports California, MLB.TV
WEATHER REPORT — OAKLAND COLISEUM
Temperature: 63–66°F at first pitch
Wind: Blowing out to right‑center at 10–14 mph — boosts left‑handed power
Humidity: 58%
Precipitation: <5% chance
Ballpark Impact:
Oakland Coliseum is normally pitcher‑friendly
Wind out increases HR probability by 10–15%
Expect moderate scoring with potential for late‑inning offense
INJURY REPORT
Cleveland Guardians
José Ramírez (3B) — Probable, minor calf tightness
Steven Kwan (LF) — Out, hamstring strain
Shane Bieber (SP) — Out, elbow recovery
Emmanuel Clase (CL) — Probable, light workload management
Athletics
Tyler Soderstrom (C/1B) — Probable, thumb soreness
Zack Gelof (2B) — Questionable, oblique tightness
JP Sears (SP) — Out, shoulder fatigue
Mason Miller (CL) — Probable, routine rest
TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE
Cleveland Guardians (18–16)
Run Differential: +12
Road Record: 9–8
Last 10 Games: 6–4
Offense: 4.31 runs/game
Pitching: 3.88 ERA
Bullpen: 3.42 ERA (top‑10 MLB)
Athletics (17–16)
Run Differential: +3
Home Record: 10–7
Last 10 Games: 5–5
Offense: 4.09 runs/game
Pitching: 4.21 ERA
Bullpen: 3.97 ERA (middle‑tier MLB)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Cleveland Guardians
Offense improving: 4.7 runs/game over last 7
Rotation stabilizing despite injuries
Bullpen elite in late innings
Ramírez and Naylor driving middle‑order production
Athletics
Offense streaky: 4.1 runs/game over last 8
Young hitters (Langeliers, Soderstrom, Butler) showing growth
Bullpen strong when Miller is available
Defense improving but still inconsistent
PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
Cleveland — Tanner Bibee (RHP)
2026 Season: 3–2, 3.54 ERA, 1.18 WHIP
Strengths: Strikeouts, elite command, strong vs. righties
Weaknesses: Occasional HR issues on elevated fastballs
Vs. Athletics: First career start in Oakland
Athletics — Joe Boyle (RHP)
2026 Season: 2–3, 4.22 ERA, 1.31 WHIP
Strengths: High‑velocity fastball, swing‑and‑miss slider
Weaknesses: Walk rate, pitch efficiency
Vs. Guardians: 4.50 career ERA
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Joe Boyle (OAK)
Ramírez excels vs. high‑velocity pitchers
Boyle’s command volatility is dangerous vs. elite hitters Edge: Guardians
2. Josh Naylor (CLE) vs. Oakland Coliseum Dimensions
Naylor’s pull power plays well with wind out
Boyle struggles vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Guardians
3. Brent Rooker (OAK) vs. Tanner Bibee (CLE)
Rooker handles high‑spin fastballs well
Bibee’s slider is the key counter Edge: Even
4. Mason Miller (OAK) vs. Cleveland’s Late‑Inning Approach
Miller’s elite velocity can neutralize rallies
Guardians’ contact‑heavy lineup can force long at‑bats Edge: Even
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season Series: Guardians lead 2–0 entering this game
Last 10 Meetings: Guardians lead 7–3
At Oakland Coliseum: Guardians have won 4 of last 6
Cleveland’s pitching has consistently controlled Oakland’s offense.
BETTING TRENDS
Cleveland Guardians
6–2 in last 8 road games
Under is 5–2 in last 7
7–3 in last 10 vs. teams below .500
Athletics
5–2 in last 7 home games
Over is 4–1 in last 5
3–7 in last 10 vs. teams above .500
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians – 122
Athletics 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026
