The Athletics and San Francisco Giants continue their three-game series at Oracle Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Giants dominated Game 1, securing a 9-1 victory, powered by Wilmer Flores’ three-home run performance. Oakland looks to bounce back and even the series.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 9:05 p.m. ET
- Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports California
Team Breakdown & Key Players
San Francisco Giants
- Record: 26-19 (3rd in NL West)
- Key Players:
- Wilmer Flores (INF): Leads the Giants with 10 home runs, slugging .468.
- Jung Hoo Lee (OF): Batting .244 with three home runs and nine RBIs over his last 10 games.
- Logan Webb (SP): Coming off an eight-inning, one-run performance in Game 1.
- Starting Pitcher: Landen Roupp (RHP, 2-3, 4.95 ERA) – Has struggled with command but holds a 3.57 xFIP, suggesting better underlying performance.
Athletics
- Record: 22-23 (4th in AL West)
- Key Players:
- Tyler Soderstrom (C/1B): Leads the Athletics with 10 home runs, slugging .500.
- JJ Bleday (OF): Batting .184 over his last 10 games, with three home runs.
- Jacob Wilson (INF): Hitting .347, providing consistency at the plate.
- Starting Pitcher: Luis Severino (RHP, 1-4, 4.70 ERA) – Has struggled but holds a 4.18 xFIP, indicating potential improvement.
Game Storylines
- Giants’ Home Dominance: San Francisco holds a 14-7 home record, thriving at Oracle Park.
- Athletics’ Offensive Struggles: Athletics have been outscored by 37 runs over its last 10 games.
- Pitching Matchup: Roupp and Severino both have higher ERAs than expected, making this a potential high-scoring affair.
Game Odds
Athletics 8
San Francisco Giants – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
