The San Francisco Giants concluded their 10-game road trip with a matchup against the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, a minor league venue. While the road trip proved disappointing overall, a win against the A's would allow the Giants to finish the trip with a .500 record and four wins in their last five games.
Hayden Birdsong Takes the Mound
Right-hander Hayden Birdsong started for the Giants, making his 20th appearance and ninth start of the year. The 23-year-old holds a 3-3 record with a 4.30 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 60.2 innings. Birdsong has faced some struggles recently, allowing 16 runs (14 earned) in his last 12.1 innings, including consecutive outings with four walks each. The Giants hoped he could turn things around in this game.
Jacob Lopez Starts for the A's
On the other side, lefty Jacob Lopez started for the Athletics. Lopez, a three-year veteran in his first season with the A's, is 2-4 with a 3.88 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 46.1 innings. After a string of dominant starts, Lopez stumbled in his previous outing, giving up four runs in just three innings against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays.
Game Details
- Teams: San Francisco Giants (48-42) vs. Athletics (37-54)
- Location: Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, California
- Time: 7:05 p.m. PT
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area
The unusual location for this rivalry game highlights the Athletics' current situation, with the team averaging fewer than 10,000 fans per game. However, a sellout crowd was expected for this weekend series against the Giants in West Sacramento.