August 18, 08:07 MLB Oakland San Francisco Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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The Oakland Athletics, who took the winning series with concentrated batting power, will have Osvaldo Bido (3 wins, 3 losses, 3.92 ERA) aiming for his fourth win of the season. Bido, who won by throwing 6 innings and allowing 2 hits without any runs during the away game against Toronto on the 11th, is continuing his stable pitching as a starter in August. With Bido's current form, it is reasonable to expect at least a quality start at home. The key question is whether Oakland’s batting line, which scored 7 runs including a grand slam by JJ Bleday while targeting the Mets' pitching staff in Friday’s game, can carry this offensive power from their away games into their home games. As indicated by the 11 walks, their recent plate discipline is quite good. The bullpen, which held up for 6.1 innings with 1 run allowed, might even be better than San Francisco's bullpen.
The San Francisco Giants, who successfully broke their losing streak with a harmony between pitching and batting, will have Hayden Birdsong (3 wins, 2 losses, 5.40 ERA) looking for his fourth win of the season. After suffering a defeat with a poor performance of 4.1 innings, 5 hits, and 5 runs allowed at home against Detroit on the 12th, Birdsong has been struggling, allowing more than 5 runs in both games since his return. Furthermore, the loss of balance during away games is a clear concern for this matchup. However, it is fortunate that San Francisco's batting line managed to overcome their recent poor performance at home by scoring 6 runs, including 2 home runs, while targeting Fried and Chavez in the Friday game. Nevertheless, there is a significant discrepancy in the performance of the batting line from game to game. The bullpen, except for 1.1 innings, seems reliable for closing in on victories.
Recently, Oakland's batting line has shown improved firepower compared to before. The struggling Birdsong should be a target they can exploit. Although San Francisco's batting line showed signs of life in their last game, they tend to lose momentum as the game progresses, while recent performances from Bido suggest he can be expected to pitch well. Additionally, Oakland's closing pitchers are not to be underestimated. The Oakland Athletics, with an edge in starting pitching, seem closer to victory.
Expected score: 5:3, Oakland wins
Handicap: Oakland wins
Over/Under: Under