First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. PT
Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California
Venue & Weather Conditions
Oakland Coliseum is one of MLB’s most pitcher‑friendly parks, especially in cool, breezy May evenings. The expansive foul territory also suppresses offense.
Oakland Forecast (6–10 p.m. PT):
- Temperature: 58–61°F
- Wind: 10–14 mph blowing out to right-center
- Humidity: ~70%
- Precipitation: <5% — dry and breezy
- Impact:
- Boost for left-handed power hitters
- Fly balls carry slightly better than usual
- Still a pitcher-friendly environment overall
Injury Report
St. Louis Cardinals
- Paul Goldschmidt — Healthy
- Nolan Arenado — Healthy
- Lars Nootbaar — Day-to-day (hamstring)
- Tommy Edman — OUT (wrist)
- Matthew Liberatore — Healthy and scheduled to start
- Ryan Helsley — Healthy
Athletics
- Zack Gelof — Healthy
- Shea Langeliers — Healthy
- Esteury Ruiz — Day-to-day (shoulder)
- Mason Miller — Healthy (closer)
- JT Ginn — Healthy and scheduled to start
- Brent Rooker — Healthy
Team Records & Recent Form
St. Louis Cardinals (24–17)
- Last 10: 6–4
- Road Record: 11–10
- Run Differential: +22
- Trend: Rotation stabilizing; bullpen elite; lineup producing timely hits.
- Yesterday: Won 5–3 — strong late-inning execution.
Athletics (21–20)
- Last 10: 5–5
- Home Record: 12–9
- Run Differential: -6
- Trend: Pitching improving; offense streaky; bullpen anchored by Miller.
- Yesterday: Lost 5–3 — bats quiet late.
Probable Pitching Matchup
Cardinals — LHP Matthew Liberatore (3–2, 3.64 ERA)
- 2026 form: Improved command; sharper curveball; strong vs. lefties.
- Strengths: Generates soft contact; good ground‑ball rate; effective in big parks.
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to right-handed power; occasional walk issues.
- Matchup notes: A’s righties (Rooker, Langeliers) are key threats.
Athletics — RHP JT Ginn (2–3, 4.01 ERA)
- 2026 form: Solid mid-rotation arm; heavy sinker; improving strikeout rate.
- Strengths: Ground‑ball specialist; keeps ball in park; strong home splits.
- Weaknesses: Limited swing-and-miss; struggles vs. patient hitters.
- Matchup notes: Cardinals’ disciplined bats (Goldschmidt, Donovan) can force long at-bats.
Pitching Edge: Cardinals (slightly) — Liberatore’s ceiling > Ginn’s pitch‑to‑contact profile.
Key Player Matchups
Cardinals Hitters vs. JT Ginn
- Paul Goldschmidt: Excellent vs. sinkers; HR threat
- Nolan Arenado: Strong vs. righties; ideal Coliseum profile
- Brendan Donovan: High OBP; can exploit Ginn’s limited strikeout ability
Athletics Hitters vs. Matthew Liberatore
- Brent Rooker: Power vs. lefties; biggest threat
- Shea Langeliers: Strong vs. breaking balls; RBI potential
- Zack Gelof: Speed/power combo; can punish mistakes
Matchup Edge: Cardinals lineup
Series History
- 2026 Season: First meeting
- Last 10 Meetings: Cardinals lead 7–3
- At Oakland Coliseum (last 5 years): Cardinals win ~60% of matchups
St. Louis has consistently handled Oakland’s pitching in recent interleague play.
Betting Trends
Cardinals
- 6–2 in last 8 overall
- Under is 5–2 in last 7 road games
- 4–1 in Liberatore’s last 5 starts
Athletics
- 5–2 in last 7 home games
- Under is 6–3 in last 9 at home
- 2–5 in Ginn’s last 7 starts
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 10
Athletics – 149
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
