The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 9-8 to the Oakland Athletics yesterday. Tommy Henry pitched 4.2 innings allowing six hits and four runs. He also walked three and struck out four in the loss. Kyle Muller lasted 4.0 innings, giving up eight hits and five runs. He also struck out three in the win. Can the Diamondbacks clinch the series today, or will the Athletics stand tall in Oakland Coliseum?
Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Betting Odds
| Team | Run Line | O/U | ML |
| Arizona | -1.5 +100 | O9.5 +100 | -165 |
| Oakland | +1.5 -120 | U9.5 -120 | +140 |
Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Match Details
- Fixture: Arizona @ Oakland
- Date and Time: May 17, 2023, @ 3:37 pm EST
- Location: Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California
Key Stats
Arizona is 24-19 after losing to Oakland yesterday. Emmanuel Rivera was 3 for 5 in the game scoring two runs and two RBIs. The Diamondbacks’ offense is ranked second with a team batting average of .271. They have an OBP of .334, a SLG of .440, and an OPS of .774. Ryne Nelson is the projected pitcher for today’s game. He is 1-2 with an ERA of 6.20 and 26 strikeouts. The Diamondbacks are ranked 22nd in pitching with a team ERA of 4.56. They have allowed 193 earned runs and have an OBA of .247 and a WHIP of 1.32.
Oakland is 10-34 after winning yesterday. Brent Rooker was two for four in the game scoring two runs and an RBI. Ryan Noda went 1 for 3 and scored a run and four RBIs. The Athletics are ranked 26th in offense, with a team batting average of .230. They have an OBP of .310, a SLG of .384, and an OPS of .694. Luis Medina is the projected pitcher for today’s game. He is 0-2 with an era of 8.18 and nine strikeouts. Oakland ranks last in pitching with a team ERA of 7.18. They have given up 311 earned runs and have an OBA of .287 and a WHIP of 1.69.
Game Prediction
Oakland got lucky yesterday but Arizona will bounce back today and clinch the series. Medina is bleeding runs right now, and the D’Backs should cruise to an easy win in this one. Back Arizona on the run line in this one.
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