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
| Pitcher | Team | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | D-backs | 7–12 | 5.60 | 1.35 | 121/38 | 1.17 WHIP in July, lowest of season |
| J.T. Ginn | Athletics | 2–2 | 3.89 | 1.18 | 47/19 | First 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
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 7–3 | .275 | 2.35 | +28 |
| D-backs | 1–9 | .206 | 4.81 | –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
