Matchup: Sacramento Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles
Date of Match: Friday, August 8, 2025
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Broadcast: MASN
Betting Odds: Sacramento (+120) Baltimore (-144)
The Baltimore Orioles (52-63) are set to face off against the Sacramento Athletics (50-66) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this Friday. The opening line sees Sacramento at +120, while Baltimore starts at -144. The total runs over/under is currently projected at 8.5. Starting on the mound are J.T. Ginn and Tomoyuki Sugano.
This season, the Athletics have successfully hit 201 doubles and launched 159 home runs. With a slugging percentage of .431, Sacramento has recorded 993 strikeouts while also securing 362 walks. The Athletics are scoring an average of 4.4 runs per game, positioning them 13th in the league. This year, they have tallied 495 RBIs and accumulated 1,005 hits, leading to an overall batting average of .253 with a .318 on-base percentage.
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The Athletics are currently carrying a team ERA of 5.00, ranking them 28th in the league with a total of 928 strikeouts. On the flip side, their pitchers have allowed 166 home runs and have given up 622 runs, also placing them at 28th. This season, they have issued 412 walks and feature a FIP of 4.79. Sacramento has conceded 1,029 hits, averaging 9.0 hits allowed per nine innings, with an earned run total of 571. Their K/BB ratio stands at 2.25, and the team’s WHIP is 1.40.
The Athletics’ bullpen has faced opponents with runners on base 118 times and has been involved in 102 critical game situations. Their relief team has 47 holds so far this season, ranking 27th in the league. The bullpen possesses a 59.5% save rate and has been called into 89 save situations, achieving 25 saves while failing in 17 of 42 opportunities. Overall, they’ve inherited 168 base runners this year, with 31.0% of those scoring. Throughout the season, Sacramento has deployed 362 relievers.
The team has converted 69.1% of balls in play into outs across 9,246 innings, placing them 22nd in the majors. The New York Yankees lead with 3,082 putouts this season, along with 864 assists and 69 errors. Their fielding percentage is currently .983, which ranks 25th among MLB teams, and they’ve turned 81 double plays.
Ginn (3-4 career record) carries a FIP of 4.21 and has faced 345 batters in the majors. He has permitted 82 hits (averaging 9.0 hits per nine innings) while allowing 24 walks. His ERA is 4.28, with 39 earned runs granted and a career WHIP of 1.291. Over 82 innings, Ginn has accumulated 78 strikeouts.
The Baltimore Orioles have recorded 140 home runs and 471 RBIs this season. Additionally, they have hit 190 doubles while garnering 309 walks and scoring 497 runs, boasting a team OBP of .306 and a batting average of .242. The Orioles’ slugging percentage stands at .407, and they average 4.32 runs per game, ranking them 17th in the league. With 990 strikeouts (9th in MLB) and 933 total hits, Baltimore is making an impact offensively.
The Orioles’ team WHIP is 1.411, paired with a FIP of 4.55. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is at 8.40, with 945 strikeouts against 375 walks. They sit at 28th in terms of total hits allowed (1,047) and have permitted 162 home runs, allowing 5.15 runs per nine innings (27th overall). Baltimore’s pitching staff has surrendered 577 runs this season, leading to an overall team ERA of 4.87 (546 earned runs allowed).
The bullpen has seen 21.4% of inherited runners score out of 159 opportunities. Baltimore relief pitchers have entered critical situations 118 times and faced runners on base 117 times. With 121 total save situations, they have garnered 77 holds and experienced 14 blown saves. Ranking 11th in save percentage (65.9%), the Orioles have utilized 392 relievers this season, converting 27 out of 41 save opportunities.
After playing 9,075 innings, the Orioles’ defensive efficiency sits at 67.9% (28th overall). They have completed 82 double plays with a fielding percentage of .985 (19th overall). Baltimore boasts 1,001 assists, 60 errors, and 3,025 putouts to date.
Sugano (8-5 career record) features a 4.42 ERA while allowing 9.6 hits per nine innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.62 after facing 490 batters in his career. Sugano has conceded 56 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.325 and a FIP of 4.4. Over his career, he has given up 122 hits while recording 76 strikeouts across 114 innings pitched.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or moneyline?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Back Baltimore (-144)
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