First pitch: 4:05 p.m. ET
Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
TV: MASN / NBCS-CA
This is the series finale of a three-game set. The Orioles lead 2-0 after winning 4-3 in 10 innings on Friday and 5-3 on Saturday. Baltimore sits fourth in the AL East, while the Athletics are near the bottom of the AL West. The Orioles are looking to complete the sweep on the road.
Starting Pitchers
Orioles: RHP Chris Bassitt (5-4, 4.74 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 51 K in 74.0 IP)
Bassitt has returned from earlier back issues and provided solid mid-rotation innings recently, including a strong outing against St. Louis. He offers experience and the ability to limit damage even when not at peak form.
Athletics: LHP Jeffrey Springs (3-12, 6.08/6.09 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 92 K in 118.1 IP)
Springs has struggled significantly this season with elevated home-run rates and inconsistency. He has allowed a high volume of hard contact and ranks among the league’s more vulnerable starters.
Weather Forecast (Sutter Health Park)
Sunny and warm with temperatures around 80–84°F at first pitch. Light winds (approximately 3–12 mph from the south-southwest) and 0% chance of precipitation. Hot conditions may slightly favor offense and increase home-run potential.
Injury Reports
Orioles
Tyler O’Neill (RF): 10-day IL (shoulder)
Longer-term 60-day IL: Ryan Mountcastle (foot), Felix Bautista, Ryan Helsley, Keegan Akin, Zach Eflin, Jordan Westburg, and others
Key available players: Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson (status to confirm), Blaze Alexander, and supporting hitters.
Athletics
Shea Langeliers (C): 10-day IL (knee)
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer: 10-day IL
Longer-term absences: Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, Denzel Clarke, and several pitchers
Key available contributors: supporting hitters filling in amid significant absences.
Key Player Matchups & Notes
Pete Alonso and Orioles power hitters vs. Springs: Alonso leads Baltimore in home runs and RBI; the Orioles possess solid power potential against a left-hander allowing elevated HR rates.
Athletics hitters vs. Bassitt: The A’s offense ranks mid-pack in some categories but has been inconsistent; Bassitt’s experience should help contain them.
Bassitt holds the clear pitching edge. Springs must limit free passes and keep the ball in the park against a lineup that can punish mistakes.
Sutter Health Park has shown home-run friendliness under certain conditions; today’s heat and light wind could elevate offense.
Recent Team Forms
Orioles: 6-4 in their last 10 games with a two-game winning streak. They are 33-35 on the road and have shown recent offensive life.
Athletics: 4-6 in their last 10 games and on a two-game skid. Home record is 25-43.
Series History
Baltimore leads the 2026 season series and the current three-game set 2-0. The clubs have had competitive earlier meetings this year.
Betting Trends
Baltimore is a moderate road favorite due to the pitching matchup and series control.
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles – 150
Athletics 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 29, 2026
