- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: Saturday, June 29
- Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Chase Field (Phoenix, AZ)
The Oakland Athletics will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second game of their three-game series.
The A’s are currently at the bottom of the AL West and have the second-lowest win total in the American League. After an impressive series win over the Kansas City Royals, the Athletics have now lost five consecutive games heading into this series.
Oakland Athletics
Left fielder Brent Rooker has been the bright spot for the A’s, leading the team in almost every offensive category.
He has been making solid contact and driving in runs, giving the team some hope for this series.
Hogan Harris will be starting for the A’s and looking for his first road win of the season. Despite a rocky overall season, he has allowed only three earned runs in 13.3 innings over three road starts.
Saturday Starters ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/wbhGHEEugI
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) June 29, 2024
His strikeouts have come in bunches, but it remains to be seen if he can deliver a strong performance in this game.
The Athletics have managed some unlikely wins this season, and they hope Harris can help secure another.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently third in the NL West standings, trailing the Dodgers by 11.5 games. They’ve struggled with inconsistent pitching and injuries to key starters.
Despite this, their offense ranks in the top 10 in runs, batting average, and on-base percentage.
The Diamondbacks have a 20-20 record at home and will look to capitalize on Oakland’s struggles.
Back out in front. ???? pic.twitter.com/xPBCWziFHi
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 29, 2024
Zac Gallen will make his return from the IL to start for Arizona following a hamstring injury that has kept him out since late May 2023.
Although he had a three-game losing streak before his injury, the Diamondbacks are confident he can find his rhythm. Gallen’s ERA remains manageable, and they hope he can perform well.
A’s-Dbacks Best Bet
It has been tough to support the Athletics this season due to their poor performance, especially on the road.
Although the Diamondbacks have had their own issues, they are still in the hunt for a playoff spot and are much stronger at home.
Get ready to #Vote4Ketel tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/NPyLc9Flek
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 29, 2024
With Harris’s lack of an outstanding season and Arizona’s potent lineup, the Diamondbacks are favored to win this game. I’d take the Diamondbacks on the moneyline in this one.
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