San Francisco (47-42) at Athletics (37-53)
- When: Jul 5 2025, 10:05 PM
- Where: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento
- Where to watch: NBCS-BA
Battle of the Bay: The Mediocrity Bowl, Part II
Game Location: Somewhere between wine country and overpriced coffee, welcome to West Sacramento, where the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s continue their custody battle over Northern California baseball supremacy.
Moneyline: San Francisco (-184)
Runline: San Francisco -1.5 (-120)
Total: 9.0
San Francisco Giants: Living on a Webb and a Prayer
The Giants (47-42) come into this one trying to shake off a recent skid that looks like someone let a toddler drive the bullpen cart. They’ve lost seven of their last 10, and their offense has been more “mild salsa” than “fire-roasted habanero.”
But there is one saving grace: Logan Webb. The man’s ERA is a lean 2.61, his WHIP is tighter than TSA security, and he’s struck out more batters than your ex on Bumble. If there’s a guy to bet on to stop the bleeding, it’s Webb.
Still, the Giants hit two or more homers in 19 games this year… and they won 16 of them. So unless someone launches a couple into the River Cats’ parking lot, this might be a coin flip.
Oakland Athletics: Tanking With Swagger
Oakland (37-53) is a weird team. On the one hand, they’ve got the worst stadium in baseball. On the other, they somehow win when no one expects them to. Like last night. Why? Probably because baseball is chaos and the A’s embrace it like a long-lost cousin.
Luis Severino is on the bump with a 5.09 ERA that screams, “Hide your snacks and your run line.” But despite the ERA and 2-9 record, the A’s are 5-5 in their last 10. Brent Rooker has found his bat again, and Jacob Wilson is quietly putting together a season worthy of “Who?” chants from the bleachers.
Prediction: Giants Regain Control of the Remote
Webb should keep things tidy, while the Giants’ bats remember how to slug just enough to scrape by. Oakland might make it interesting with a few bloop singles and a ceremonial error, but in the end…
This isn’t just a game. It’s a battle of which team can disappoint their fans slightly less. And tonight, the Giants might just pull off the rare thing called “competence.” Stay hydrated
Final Score Prediction: Giants 5, Athletics 3
Bets Bet: San Francisco -1.5 (-120)
Total: Under 9.0 (+100)
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