August 19, 05:07 MLB Oakland San Francisco Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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The Oakland Athletics, who have succeeded in winning streaks due to strong pitching, will see JP Sears (10 wins, 8 losses, 4.32 ERA) aiming for his 11th win of the season. Sears secured victory during his recent outing against Toronto, throwing 7 innings with 3 hits and 3 earned runs. He has been on a streak of throwing 7 innings and allowing 3 earned runs or fewer in his last 3 games. His previous outing against San Francisco also featured 7 innings with no earned runs, which is promising. The Oakland lineup, which scored 2 runs by taking advantage of Birdsong and Byvens in the previous game, faced issues with scoring when not hitting home runs. The flow from the first game could negatively affect this match. The bullpen, which managed to keep the game scoreless for 3 innings, is a positive point as it provided a rest day for Mason Miller while securing the win.
The San Francisco Giants, who suffered a loss due to their batting slump, will have Blake Snell (2 wins, 3 losses, 3.91 ERA) looking to secure his 3rd win of the season. Snell showcased an impressive performance in a home game against Atlanta, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 11 over 6.1 innings without allowing an earned run post-All-Star break, making him arguably the top pitcher during that stretch. Even as an away player, he is expected to perform well in this game. The Giants' lineup, which failed to hit against Vee and suffered a 4-hit shutout the previous day, continued their chronic issues with hitting in scoring positions leading to their loss. Achieving 0 hits in 8 at-bats in scoring position without any home runs means they cannot win. The bullpen allowed 1 earned run over 3.1 innings, and since the departure of their provocateur, managing it has become slightly tricky.
In the previous game, Oakland could not hit a home run. This could pose issues in targeting Snell in this match. Although Sears has had success against San Francisco and has home-field advantages, San Francisco has faced top-tier left-handed pitchers frequently recently, which has improved their hitting against lefties, ultimately influencing the game's outcome. The San Francisco Giants, who have the advantage in the starting pitching matchup, are closer to victory.
Expected Score: 4-2, San Francisco wins
Handicap: San Francisco wins
Over/Under: Under