Game Details
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (35–52) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (47–38)
- Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun, NBC Sports California, MLB.tv
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Jeffrey Springs (LHP) | 3–5 | 3.91 | 1.27 | 8.4 |
| Rays | Shane Baz (RHP) | 6–3 | 3.12 | 1.09 | 9.7 |
- Jeffrey Springs makes his first career start against his former team after being traded from Tampa Bay in the offseason.
- Shane Baz is coming off a career-best 8 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts against Kansas City.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 35–52 | 4–6 | 20–25 (Road) | -78 |
| Rays | 47–38 | 6–4 | 27–24 (Home) | +22 |
- Oakland ranks 7th in the AL in team batting average (.248) but struggles with run prevention.
- Tampa Bay is 9th in the AL in home runs (94) and has outscored opponents by 4 runs over their last 10 games.
Players to Watch
Athletics
- Jacob Wilson: 16 doubles, 9 HR – Leads the team in hits and OBP.
- Brent Rooker: 11-for-37 (.297) over last 10 games with 2 HR and a triple.
- Lawrence Butler: 45% hard-hit rate – Brings raw power and athleticism to the outfield.
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 21 HR, .518 SLG – One of the most powerful young bats in the AL.
- Yandy Díaz: 17-for-40 (.425) with 3 HR and 5 RBI over last 10 games.
- Brandon Lowe: 18 HR – Part of a dangerous middle-of-the-order tandem with Caminero.
Game Odds
Athletics 8.5
Tampa Bay Rays – 168
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 30, 2025
