MLB Game Preview: Athletics (52-67) vs. Baltimore Orioles (53-64)

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Game Overview

Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 1:35 PM ET
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Series Status: Athletics lead season series 3–2

Pitching Matchup

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
AthleticsLuis Morales0–04.502.000
OriolesCade Povich2–65.251.4575
  • Morales makes his second MLB start after replacing Luis Severino (IL); raw but intriguing arm
  • Povich has struggled lately and was hit hard in his last outing vs. Philadelphia

Team Form & Trends

Athletics

  • Last 10 Games: 6–4
  • Batting Avg: .302
  • ERA: 3.37
  • Road Record: 29–33
  • Key Trend: 47–12 when out-hitting opponents
  • Top Performers:
  • Brent Rooker: 23 HR, .492 SLG
  • Shea Langeliers: 16-for-42, 5 HR, 7 RBI in last 10 games

Baltimore Orioles

  • Last 10 Games: 4–6
  • Batting Avg: .192
  • ERA: 4.71
  • Home Record: 28–28
  • Key Trend: 34–12 when scoring 5+ runs
  • Top Performers:
  • Jackson Holliday: .252 AVG, 15 2B, 14 HR, 44 RBI
  • Jordan Westburg: 13-for-41, 2 HR in last 10 games

Injury Report

Athletics

  • Luis Severino (oblique), Max Muncy (hand), Jacob Wilson (forearm), Gunnar Hoglund (hip), Luis Medina (elbow) among others

Baltimore Orioles

  • Tyler O’Neill (wrist), Colton Cowser (head), Grayson Rodriguez (elbow), Gary Sanchez (knee), Kyle Bradish (elbow), Felix Bautista (shoulder) and more

Game Outlook

  • Edge: Athletics have the hotter bats and better recent pitching
  • X-Factor: Shea Langeliers’ power surge and Morales’ unpredictability
  • Betting Angle: Athletics +111 offers value; Over 9 runs in play given both starters’ volatility

How to Watch

  • TV: MASN (Orioles), NBC Sports California (Athletics)
  • Streaming: MLB.tv, ESPN+, regional sports apps

Game Odds

Athletics                              9

Baltimore Orioles            – 132

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 9, 2025

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