The Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in the final game of their three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are looking to bounce back after a surprising 11-1 loss to the Athletics, while Oakland aims to secure a series win against one of the league’s top teams.
Game Details
- Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- TV Broadcast: ESPN, SportsNet LA
Team Overview
Los Angeles Dodgers (27-15, 15-4 Home Record)
- Recent Form: Loss-Win-Win-Win-Win
- Key Players:
- Shohei Ohtani (.302 AVG, 12 HR, 21 RBI)
- Freddie Freeman (.366 AVG, 4 HR, 16 RBI in last 10 games)
- Mookie Betts (.267 AVG, 6 HR, 18 BB)
- Strengths:
- Elite offensive production, ranking 2nd in MLB in home runs
- Strong home record (15-4)
- Deep lineup with multiple power hitters
Oakland Athletics (22-20, 14-7 Road Record)
- Recent Form: Win-Loss-Win-Win-Loss
- Key Players:
- Brent Rooker (10 HR, .255 AVG)
- Jacob Wilson (.363 AVG, team-leading batting average)
- Tyler Soderstrom (27 RBI, 7 HR)
- Challenges:
- Inconsistent pitching performances
- Must maintain offensive momentum after dominant Game 2 win
- Facing a Dodgers team eager to respond after a blowout loss
Starting Pitchers
- Los Angeles:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (4-3, 1.80 ERA)
- Logged 5 innings, 5 runs, 6 hits in last start vs. Diamondbacks
- One of MLB’s top pitchers, ranking 4th in advanced-stat Power Rankings
- Oakland: Gunnar Hoglund (2.38 ERA, 2 starts)
- Expected to pitch 4.8 innings, allowing around 3.1 earned runs
- Facing a potent Dodgers lineup that ranks 3rd in batting average
Matchup Breakdown
- Dodgers’ Edge: Los Angeles boasts elite offensive firepower, with a lineup capable of explosive performances.
- Athletics’ Hope: Oakland must capitalize on early scoring opportunities and tighten up pitching to stay competitive.
- X-Factor: Shohei Ohtani vs. Brent Rooker – Ohtani’s power-hitting against Rooker’s ability to drive in runs could be a key battle.
Game Odds
Athletics 9.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 198
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 14, 2025
