A series opener between the Baltimore Orioles (55-32) and Oakland Athletics (33-56) is scheduled for Friday at 9:40 PM ET, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Athletics’ upcoming three-game set with the Orioles will wrap up on Sunday. Continue reading for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
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How to Watch Athletics vs. Orioles Series on TV or Streaming
- Friday at 9:40 PM ET (Hogan Harris vs. Albert Suarez): MASN2 | Watch on Fubo
- Saturday at 4:07 PM ET (Luis Medina vs. Cade Povich): MASN2 | Watch on Fubo
- Sunday at 4:07 PM ET (Mitch Spence vs. Grayson Rodriguez): NBCS-CA | Watch on Fubo
Around the League
Athletics’ Leading Hitters
- JJ Bleday has 22 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 37 walks and 30 RBI (75 total hits).
- Brent Rooker has 74 hits with 15 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs, 30 walks and 50 RBI. He’s also stolen four bases.
- Shea Langeliers has collected 52 hits with eight doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 16 walks. He has driven in 41 runs with four stolen bases.
- Max Schuemann has put up 42 hits with seven doubles, four home runs and 24 walks. He has driven in 17 runs with six stolen bases.
Orioles’ Leading Hitters
- Gunnar Henderson has 98 hits with 18 doubles, four triples, 27 home runs, 46 walks and 60 RBI. He’s also stolen 13 bases.
- Anthony Santander has recorded 73 hits with 15 doubles, a triple, 22 home runs and 25 walks. He has driven in 56 runs.
- Adley Rutschman has put up 95 hits with 12 doubles, 15 home runs and 30 walks. He has driven in 55 runs with one stolen base.
- Jordan Westburg has 18 doubles, five triples, 14 home runs, 17 walks and 49 RBI (85 total hits). He’s also swiped six bases.
Athletics Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Athletics has a collective 7.5 K/9, the third-worst in MLB.
- Oakland has a 4.32 team ERA that ranks 23rd across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Pitchers for the Athletics combine for the 25th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.344).
- The Athletics give up the 11th-fewest home runs in baseball (88 total, one per game).
Orioles Pitching Rankings
- The Orioles average the 13th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.6) in the majors this season.
- Baltimore has pitched to a 3.42 ERA this season, which ranks second in baseball.
- Orioles pitchers have a 1.162 WHIP this season, fourth-best in the majors.
- With just 82 homers allowed, the Orioles rank fifth in the league at preventing long balls.
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Athletics Injury Report
Abraham Toro: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Esteury Ruiz: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Kyle Muller: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Dany Jimenez: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Ross Stripling: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Alex Wood: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Gott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Paul Blackburn: 60 Day IL (Foot), Darell Hernaiz: 60 Day IL (Ankle)
Orioles Injury Report
Danny Coulombe: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Bradish: 15 Day IL (Ucl sprain), Tyler Wells: 60 Day IL (Elbow), John Means: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Felix Bautista: 60 Day IL (Elbow)