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Padres Expected to Win Series Finale Against Athletics in Southern California

The article discusses the upcoming conclusion of an interleague series between the San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics, with the final game taking place in southern California. The Padres won the first game of the series with a score of 6-1, and the A's are looking to rebound in the series finale. The starting pitchers for the game are Hogan Harris for the Athletics and Michael King for the Padres. San Diego is the betting favorite with a -187 opening line that has not moved. The outcome of the middle game of the series at Petco Park on Tuesday night was not included in the article.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +164 | Padres -187
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-125) | Padres -1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 65%.

Oakland vs San Diego Stats

Oakland Athletics

Oakland's struggles continued as they suffered their third straight loss and sixth in the last eight games, falling to the bottom of the AL West standings with a 26-42 record. The team was shut down in the opening game of their latest set, managing only two hits each from Miguel Andujar and Zach Gelof. Tyler Soderstrom provided the team's lone offense with his second homer of the season. Starter Joey Estes took the loss after allowing three runs over five innings. Hogan Harris will take the mound in the next game, boasting a 2.21 ERA and looking to improve on his last outing where he went six scoreless innings. Despite their struggles, Oakland is ranked 25th in power rankings, with a weak offense averaging 3.57 runs per game and defense allowing 4.75 runs against them per game. For more on MLB season hot takes, be sure to check out our Free MLB Picks.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres won their third game in four outings by defeating the Oakland Athletics in the opening game of their series. The Padres are currently 35-35 on the season, standing second in the NL West. Key players in Monday night's victory included Jackson Merrill, Jake Cronenworth, and Manny Machado. Pitcher Dylan Cease earned the win, with Michael King set to start the next game. The Padres have a power ranking of 8 and rank #9 for offense and #12 for defense. Oakland has won their last three matchups against San Diego.

Transition Period for Oakland Athletics as Relocation Plans Remain Uncertain, Pitcher Harris Shines Despite Offensive Struggles; Padres Expected to Win on Getaway Day

The Oakland Athletics are currently experiencing a period of transition, as plans for their relocation remain uncertain. Despite this, pitcher Harris has delivered strong performances since his debut last month, effectively maintaining the team's competitiveness in games. However, the Athletics continue to face challenges in consistently scoring runs, which poses difficulties when facing opponents. Although King has allowed a league-leading 13 home runs this season, it is worth noting that Petco Park is known for favoring pitchers. As the San Diego Padres demonstrate solid form, they are expected to secure a win in this matchup on getaway day.

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