The Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers open their three-game series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Athletics (21-20, 4th in AL West)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Loss
- Road Record: 10-10
- Batting Average: .259 (3rd in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Jacob Wilson – Leads the team with a .348 batting average, providing consistent contact hitting.
- Tyler Soderstrom – Nine home runs, slugging .421, ranking 14th in MLB.
- Brent Rooker – 10 home runs, batting .248, adding power to the lineup.
Los Angeles Dodgers (27-14, 1st in NL West)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 15-3
- Batting Average: .265 (2nd in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Shohei Ohtani – 12 home runs, batting .308, leading the Dodgers in slugging.
- Freddie Freeman – Nine home runs, hitting .376, providing elite offensive production.
- Mookie Betts – Six home runs, batting .272, contributing to the Dodgers’ deep lineup.
Pitching Matchup
- Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (LHP, 4-3, 3.89 ERA) – Has been solid, holding opponents to a .245 batting average.
- Dodgers: Landon Knack (RHP, 2-0, 4.61 ERA) – Coming off a five-inning shutout performance against Miami.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Athletics’ Strategy: Oakland needs Wilson and Soderstrom to generate offense while Springs delivers a strong outing.
- Dodgers’ Strategy: Los Angeles must capitalize on their home-field advantage and rely on Ohtani and Freeman to drive in runs.
Game Odds
Athletics 9
Los Angeles Dodgers – 198
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025
