MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (51-59) vs. Athletics (49-63)

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Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
First Pitch: 10:05 PM ET
Broadcast: NBC Sports California, Bally Sports Arizona, MLB.TV

Game Storylines

  • Athletics Stay Hot: Oakland (49–63) has won 7 of their last 10 games, including a 5–1 win over Arizona on Friday.
  • Diamondbacks in Freefall: Arizona (51–59) has lost 9 of their last 10 and is reeling after a trade deadline sell-off.
  • Pitching Matchup: Zac Gallen (7–12, 5.60 ERA) starts for Arizona, while J.T. Ginn (2–2, 3.89 ERA) takes the mound for Oakland.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

PitcherTeamRecordERAWHIPK/BBNotes
Zac GallenD-backs7–125.601.35121/381.17 WHIP in July, lowest of season
J.T. GinnAthletics2–23.891.1847/19First career start vs Arizona

Player Spotlight

Athletics

  • Brent Rooker: .286 AVG last 5 games, 23 HR, 62 RBI – 13th in MLB HRs
  • Tyler Soderstrom: .255 AVG, 19 HR – 4-game hit streak, 2 HR in last 5 games
  • Shea Langeliers: .255 AVG, 19 HR – batting .400 over last 5 games

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Corbin Carroll: 21 HR, .540 SLG – 19th in MLB HRs
  • Ketel Marte: .285 AVG – team leader in batting average
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: .248 AVG, 21 doubles – 2-for-3 with a walk on Friday

Team Trends & Stats

TeamLast 10 GamesBatting AvgERARun Diff
Athletics7–3.2752.35+28
D-backs1–9.2064.81–36
  • Athletics Home Record: 23–32
  • Diamondbacks Road Record: 25–31
  • Season Series: Athletics lead 1–0

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks 10

Athletics                              – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025