Game Details
- Matchup: Athletics (36–52) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (47–39)
- Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- Time: 12:10 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 | TBD | — | — | — | — |
| Rays | TBD | — | — | — | — |
Note: Starting pitchers had not been officially announced at the time of publication. Check back closer to game time for confirmed matchups.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 5 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 36–52 | 3–2 | 21–25 (Road) | -90 |
| Rays | 47–39 | 1–4 | 27–25 (Home) | +18 |
- Oakland has taken the first two games of the series, including a 4–3 extra-innings win on Tuesday.
- Tampa Bay has now lost three straight and is looking to avoid a sweep at home.
Players to Watch
Athletics
- Max Muncy: Homered in Game 2 and continues to provide power in the middle of the lineup.
- Shea Langeliers: Hit a solo homer in Tuesday’s win; now has 14 HR on the season.
- Lawrence Butler: Delivered a clutch triple in Game 1 and continues to be a spark plug offensively.
Tampa Bay Rays
- Jonathan Aranda: Batting .373 at home; one of the most consistent hitters in the Rays’ lineup.
- Brandon Lowe: Homered in Game 2 and remains a key power threat.
- Danny Jansen: Added a solo shot in Tuesday’s loss; heating up at the plate.
Game Odds
Athletics 9
Tampa Bay Rays – 227
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
