Matchup: San Francisco Giants (47–41) vs. Athletics (36–53)
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 10:05 PM ET
Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
Watch: MLB Network, NBCS Bay Area, NBCS California
Game Overview
The Bay Bridge rivalry reignites on Independence Day as the Giants and Athletics open a three-game interleague series. While both teams have struggled with consistency, the Giants remain in the NL Wild Card hunt, while the A’s are looking to play spoiler and build momentum for the second half.
San Francisco has won all three meetings against Oakland this season, outscoring them 13–3 in a May sweep. The A’s are just 15–27 at home, while the Giants are 22–24 on the road.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Justin Verlander (Giants)
- Record: 0–5
- ERA: 4.39
- WHIP: 1.40
- Strikeouts: 55 in 67.2 IP
- Career vs. A’s: 17–8, 2.64 ERA in 30 starts
Verlander is still searching for his first win of the season, but his recent mechanics have improved. He’s allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in 4 of his last 5 starts and has a strong track record against Oakland.
JP Sears (Athletics)
- Record: 6–7
- ERA: 5.09
- WHIP: 1.30
- Strikeouts: 67 in 86.2 IP
- Career vs. Giants: 1–1, 2.41 ERA in 3 starts
Sears has been inconsistent, struggling with command and home run prevention. However, he’s capable of keeping games close when his slider is working.
Key Hitters to Watch
Giants
- Rafael Devers: 17 HR, .476 SLG
- Heliot Ramos: .277 AVG, 13 HR, 46 RBI, .804 OPS
- 91.1 mph avg. exit velocity, 11.5% barrel rate
- Mike Yastrzemski: 3 HR in last 10 games
- Wilmer Flores: .287 xwOBA, 24.3% hard-hit rate
Athletics
- Brent Rooker: .296 AVG, 14 HR, 48 RBI
- 92.0 mph avg. exit velocity, 14.8% barrel rate
- Shea Langeliers: 12 HR, .763 OPS
- Returned from IL with a 3-run HR in his last game
- Tyler Soderstrom: 14 HR, .465 SLG
- Jacob Wilson: .291 AVG, .374 SLG
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Giants | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .223 (28th in MLB) | .218 (30th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 4.50 | 4.60 |
| Home Runs | 102 (T-15th) | 98 (18th) |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 4–6 |
| Run Differential (L10) | -16 | -16 |
Despite Verlander’s winless record, his experience and the Giants’ superior lineup give them the edge. Expect a high-scoring affair with both starters vulnerable to early damage.
Betting Trends
- Giants are 23–7 when outhitting opponents
- Athletics are 17–8 when they don’t allow a home run
- Over is 6–3–1 in the last 10 Giants vs. Athletics matchups
- Giants are 3–0 vs. A’s this season, outscoring them 13–3
Game Odds
San Francisco Giants 10
Athletics – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 3, 2025
