Athletics at San Francisco Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — The Athletics visit the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, June 24, for the second game of a two-game interleague series at Oracle Park.
Right-hander Tyler Mahle (1-7, 5.40 ERA) is scheduled to start for (38-40). The Giants (31-46) will counter with right-hander Logan Webb (6-7, 2.78 ERA).
Mahle has lost his last three decisions. He lasted five innings in his most recent outing June 21 against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing four earned runs on four hits with eight strikeouts in a 9-7 loss. The Athletics have lost six of their past seven games.
Webb has been the Giants’ most reliable starter. He threw eight innings June 21 at Miami, allowing two earned runs on five hits with five strikeouts in a 2-1 loss. Over his past four starts, Webb has a 0.96 ERA, striking out 23 and walking two in 31 innings.
Players to watch
Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins has been used in a variety of roles. Over his past six appearances, he has a 6.75 ERA in 21 innings. He allowed three earned runs in five innings June 16 against Pittsburgh, and three earned runs in four innings June 10 against Milwaukee.
Giants left fielder Casey Schmitt went 2 for 4 with an RBI in Sunday’s loss. Second baseman Luis Arraez, hitting .304, went 1 for 4.
Series history
The teams played to a scoreless tie Tuesday. The Giants took two of three from the Athletics in from May 15-17, outscoring them 18-10.
Betting line
Interstat’s game simulator projects a 5-3 Athletics victory. is a minus-1.5 run-line favorite. The over-under is 8.
Up next
The series concludes Thursday. then travels to Los Angeles for a three-game set against the Angels, while San Francisco returns home to host Atlanta for three games.