{⭐️Major Game⭐️June 13th MLB San Diego Oakland Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis}
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Higashioka's walk-off home run led the San Diego Padres to another victory as Michael King (5 wins, 4 losses, 3.58 ERA) aims for his 6th win of the season. He delivered a scoreless 5 innings in his last home game against Arizona on the 8th, continuing a streak of stable pitching for three games. However, a concern is his occasional breakdowns, struggling especially in day games with a record of 3 losses and a 4.46 ERA over 6 games. The Padres' offense, which scored 4 runs including Higashioka's walk-off home run against Spence and Alexander in the previous game, has shown decent performance in their home games. Yet, the team could have managed the game more easily if not for the two double plays in the early innings. Delos Santos, who allowed a two-run homer as soon as he stepped on the mound, seems to be hitting his limits.
For the Oakland Athletics, a bullpen struggling through a four-game losing streak, Hogan Harris (2.21 ERA) will attempt to secure his first win of the season. Harris showcased an impressive 6 innings of scoreless pitching, allowing only 3 hits, in his home game against Toronto on the 8th, showing more stable pitching compared to last year. However, he must resolve his extreme weakness in day games, having given up 7 runs in 11 innings this season. The Athletics' offense, which managed 3 runs with two homers against Vasquez and Delos Santos in the previous game, seems to be returning to a pattern of home dependence. Scoring only one hit in 8 at-bats with runners in scoring position is an added frustration. The decision to leave Tyler Alexander in for the bottom of the 9th, resulting in a home run, was a clear managerial error.
The concept of a hard-fought win applies, but San Diego demonstrated the ability to overcome their struggles against left-handers in the previous game, raising hopes against Harris. In contrast, Oakland showed inefficiency against Vasquez the previous day. Although King struggles in daylight, San Diego now appears capable of handling left-handers. The Padres, with superior strength, are closer to victory.
Expected score: 6:4 San Diego win
Handicap: San Diego win
Over/Under: Over