The Athletics (22-24) will face the San Francisco Giants (27-19) in the final game of their three-game series at Oracle Park in San Francisco. First pitch is set for 4:05 PM ET, with the game airing on NBC Sports Bay Area.
Game Details
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics vs. San Francisco Giants
- Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- Time: 4:05 PM ET
- TV Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area
- Streaming: FOX Sports App
Team Overview & Key Storylines
Athletics (22-24)
- The Athletics are on a four-game losing streak, looking to snap their skid against the Giants.
- Jacob Wilson leads the team with a .341 batting average, ranking 34th in MLB in RBIs.
- Tyler Soderstrom has been a power threat, ranking 16th in home runs and 18th in RBIs.
- Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.45 ERA) will start for Oakland, aiming to contain San Francisco’s offense.
San Francisco Giants (27-19)
- The Giants have been favorites in 26 games this season, winning 17 of them (65.4%).
- Jung Hoo Lee leads the team with a .289 batting average, carrying a five-game hitting streak into this matchup.
- Wilmer Flores has been dominant, ranking 16th in MLB in home runs and first in RBIs.
- Justin Verlander (0-3, 4.50 ERA) will take the mound for San Francisco, looking for his first win of the season.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Justin Verlander (Giants) vs. Athletics’ Offense – Verlander has struggled, but Oakland’s lineup has been inconsistent.
- Jacob Wilson vs. Jung Hoo Lee – Both players lead their teams in batting average and could be difference-makers.
- Wilmer Flores vs. Jeffrey Springs – Flores has been a force at the plate, while Springs will try to neutralize him.
Game Odds
Athletics 8.5
San Francisco Giants – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 17, 2025
