{"id":693894,"date":"2026-05-08T22:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T22:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/693894\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T22:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T22:48:19","slug":"game-38-athletics-at-orioles-game-thread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/693894\/","title":{"rendered":"Game #38: Athletics at Orioles Game Thread"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, the Athletics put together one of their most impressive performances of the season to salvage the final game of the team\u2019s three-game series at the Philadelphia Phillies<\/a>. The A\u2019s hit four two-run home runs, providing more than enough run support for starting pitcher\u00a0J.T. Ginn, who allowed just one run on four hits over eight innings\u2014 the longest outing by an A\u2019s starter this season.<\/p>\n

Now, the first-place Athletics are in Baltimore<\/a> to begin a three-game weekend series against the Orioles<\/a> tonight. Having lost their previous two series, these next few games are a prime opportunity for the A\u2019s to snap this series-losing streak and maintain their lead atop the American League West. However, the Orioles will be a tough opponent, as they feature a talented offense led by standouts Gunnar Henderson<\/a>, Adley Rutschman<\/a> and marque offseason acquisition Pete Alonso<\/a>. After winning two of three at the Miami Marlins<\/a>, the Orioles seek to continue their winning ways against the A\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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Left-hander Jacob Lopez will take the mound tonight for the visitors. The 28-year-old has been the weakest link in the A\u2019s five-man rotation this season. Lopez enters his seventh start with a 2-2 record, 6.60 ERA, a 1.90 WHIP and a horrific 23-to-22 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He did not fare well in his last start against the\u00a0Cleveland Guardians, allowing six runs on eight hits over 5 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n

The team briefly moved him to the bullpen earlier this season, skipping one start before quickly moving him back into the rotation. If Lopez has another bad outing tonight, that could be the last start he gets for a while. The A\u2019s may move him back to the bullpen or demote him to Triple-A to fix his command issues. In response, the team could call up another pitcher and give him the chance to start a few games.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the A\u2019s lineup tonight:<\/p>\n

The A\u2019s are going with the same starting lineup for the second-straight day. It seems like this has become manager Mark Kotsay\u2019s preferred lineup against opposing right-handed pitchers. Zack Gelof<\/a> is starting at third base once again. He has more than earned everyday playing time, contributing consistently at the plate and seamlessly adapting to center field and now third base \u2014 two positions he had not played at the Major League level before this season.<\/p>\n

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Kyle Bradish<\/a> will make his eighth start of the season for the\u00a0Baltimore Orioles. The 29-year-old is off to a poor start this year, carrying a 1-4 record, 5.03 ERA and 1.82 WHIP into tonight\u2019s outing. Like Lopez, Bradish struggled in his last start, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks in four innings. In the wake of scoring 12 runs last night, the A\u2019s offense is primed to generate more runs against the Orioles\u2019 talented but vulnerable starter.<\/p>\n

And the Baltimore lineup for the series-opener:<\/p>\n

Beyond Henderson and Alonso, the Orioles boast several power threats throughout their lineup. As a result, Lopez will have to be careful against a group capable of launching balls onto Eutaw Street.<\/p>\n

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Given that both starting pitchers have struggled through the season\u2019s first month, tonight\u2019s matchup could be a high-scoring affair. As such, the A\u2019s offense needs to get to Bradish early to force the Orioles to turn to their bullpen sooner than they would like.<\/p>\n

A Friday night win would be a great start to Mother\u2019s Day weekend. Let\u2019s go A\u2019s!<\/p>\n

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