Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
First pitch: 10:05 p.m. ET (7:05 p.m. PT)
TV: NBCS-CA / MASN
The Orioles (fourth in the AL East) lead the series 1-0 after a 4-3 walk-off win in 10 innings on Friday. Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand delivered two-out RBI singles in the extra frame. Baltimore remains in the AL wild-card conversation. The Athletics (fourth in the AL West) continue a difficult season with a poor home record.
Starting Pitchers
Orioles: RHP Shane Baz (4-14, 4.04 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 135 K in 151.1 IP)
Has posted a respectable ERA despite a poor win-loss record, suggesting some bad luck or run support issues. Provides solid strikeout ability and has shown the ability to go deeper into games. Clear edge over the opposing starter.
Athletics: RHP Jack Perkins (3-9, 6.68 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 104 K in 90.1 IP)
Elevated ERA and WHIP indicate vulnerability. Has struggled to limit damage this season and faces a Orioles lineup capable of capitalizing.
Current Rosters & Key Players
Orioles key contributors: Pete Alonso (power leader with 32 HR), Gunnar Henderson, Coby Mayo (key contributor Friday), Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Jackson Holliday, and supporting depth. Offense has shown late-inning resilience.
Athletics key contributors: Zack Gelof, Lawrence Butler, Jonah Heim (homered Friday), and a mix of younger or fill-in players. The lineup has power potential but inconsistency overall.
Injury Reports
Orioles
Tyler O’Neill (RF, shoulder) – 10-day IL
Félix Bautista (RP, shoulder) – 60-day IL
Ryan Helsley (RP, elbow) – 60-day IL
Ryan Mountcastle (1B, foot/oblique) – 60-day IL
Jordan Westburg (INF, UCL) – 60-day IL
Additional absences in the bullpen and depth
Athletics
Shea Langeliers (C, knee) – 10-day IL
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (INF) – 10-day IL
Longer-term (60-day): Denzel Clarke, Nick Kurtz, Brooks Kriske, and several others
Both teams are missing key contributors, particularly in the bullpen and infield/outfield depth for Baltimore and catching/power for the Athletics.
Weather Forecast (Sutter Health Park)
Clear to patchy rain nearby possible earlier, temperatures around the mid-70s by first pitch. Light winds (~6 mph). Outdoor venue with low precipitation risk for the night game; conditions should be favorable for play.
Recent Team Forms
Orioles: 5-5 last 10. Road record 32-35. Showing late-game toughness and remaining competitive in the wild-card picture.
Athletics: 4-6 last 10. Home record 25-42. Struggling overall with pitching and consistency.
Series History (2026)
Season series tied 2-2 entering this series; Orioles lead this series 1-0 after Friday’s extra-inning win. Remaining game: Sunday at Sutter Health Park.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups / Storylines
Baz vs. Athletics lineup: Gelof, Butler, Heim, and supporting hitters will look to jump on the right-hander. Baz’s strikeout ability and better overall numbers give him an advantage against a high-ERA home team.
Perkins vs. Orioles power: Alonso remains the primary threat, along with Henderson, Mayo, and Encarnacion-Strand. Perkins’ elevated ERA makes him vulnerable to Baltimore’s power.
Pete Alonso’s power production and Coby Mayo’s recent contributions are central for the Orioles.
Athletics will need timely hitting and better starting pitching to even the series.
Bullpen usage will be important given both teams’ injury lists.
Betting Trends
Baltimore is a moderate road favorite due to the better overall record, recent series win, and superior starting pitcher matchup. The total sits relatively high, reflecting both teams’ ability to score and Perkins’ struggles.
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles – 140
Athletics 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 27, 2026
