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Struggling Diamondbacks set to face Athletics in interleague showdown

In this content, we are previewing the upcoming interleague showdown between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Oakland Athletics. The game is scheduled to take place at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California on Saturday, August 2. The likely starting pitchers for this matchup are Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks and J.T. Ginn for the Athletics. For more information on this game and other MLB picks for Saturday, be sure to read the full article. The first pitch is set for 10:05 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +105 | Athletics -119
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-189) | Athletics -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 54%.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks were active at the trade deadline, sending 1B Josh Naylor, 3B Eugenio Suarez, and SP Merrill Kelly to other teams. With a nine-game deficit behind the bottom wild card in the National League, the Diamondbacks are likely to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The team has struggled in recent games, with a poor offensive performance and an ineffective bullpen. Pitcher Zac Gallen is set to start against the Athletics, despite having a challenging season. In past matchups, Gallen has had success against the Athletics and will look to continue that trend in the upcoming game.

Oakland Athletics

Last Thursday, the Athletics made a trade with the San Diego Padres, sending their closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears in exchange for three young pitchers and top prospect, 18-year-old shortstop Leo De Vries. As of Friday morning, the A's were 10.5 games behind the final wild card spot in the American League, but have only lost one of their previous seven games. During this stretch, the team has performed well offensively and their bullpen has been strong. On Saturday, J.T. Ginn is expected to start, boasting a 2-2 record with a 3.89 ERA and 1.18 WHIP this season. Ginn has pitched well in his last couple of appearances and has not faced the Diamondbacks before. In his young career, he is 1-1 with a 4.79 ERA in interleague games.

Concerns mount for Zac Gallen as Athletics gear up for matchup against struggling Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen has experienced a recent downturn in performance, resulting in losses in his last three starts. Across a total of 17 innings pitched, Gallen has conceded 16 earned runs on 20 hits and four walks. Considering these statistics, it is prudent to approach the upcoming matchup with caution. The Oakland Athletics have displayed strong offensive capabilities against right-handed pitchers in the past 10 days, boasting a .854 OPS, .249 ISO, and 130 wRC+. Conversely, the Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled against right-handed pitchers during the same timeframe, recording a .523 OPS, .097 ISO, and 46 wRC+. Given these factors, it appears that the Athletics are in a favorable position for success in this particular game.

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