Game Details
- Matchup: Atlanta Braves (40–51) vs. Oakland Athletics (38–56)
- Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Time: 9:05 PM ET
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBCS-CA, Bally Sports South, MLB.tv
Key Storylines
- Series Rubber Match: The three-game series is tied 1–1, with both teams looking to gain momentum heading into the weekend.
- Pitching Spotlight: Atlanta sends Spencer Strider (3–7, 3.93 ERA) to the mound, while Oakland counters with JP Sears (7–7, 4.76 ERA).
- Offensive Contrast: Braves rank 24th in runs scored, while the Athletics have shown more pop with 118 home runs (10th in MLB).
Starting Pitchers Breakdown
| Team | Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | Spencer Strider | 3–7 | 3.93 | 1.21 | 10.3 | 2 straight quality starts, .216 BAA |
| Athletics | JP Sears | 7–7 | 4.76 | 1.32 | 7.1 | 6 scoreless IP vs. Giants in last outing |
Players to Watch
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson: 17 HR, 58 RBI – team leader in both categories.
- Sean Murphy: 4 HR, 10 RBI in last 10 games – heating up at the plate.
- Austin Riley: .272 AVG – most consistent bat in the lineup.
Athletics
- Brent Rooker: 19 HR, 50 RBI – ranks top 20 in MLB for homers.
- Jacob Wilson: .335 AVG – team leader in batting average.
- Tyler Soderstrom: 15 HR – emerging power threat.
- Braves are 2–8 ATS in last 10 games.
- Athletics are 6–4 ATS in last 10 games.
- Over is 9–1 in Athletics’ last 10 games with a total.
Both teams have struggled to find consistency, but the Braves hold a slight edge on the mound with Strider’s strikeout ability and recent form. Oakland’s offense has been more explosive, especially at home, but if Atlanta’s bullpen holds up, they could steal this one.
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves – 157
Athletics 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, July 9, 2025
