Arizona Diamondbacks at Athletics MLB Game Preview - August 1, 2025

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks at Athletics Game Preview – August 1, 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks (51-58, fourth in the NL West) will visit the Athletics (48-63, fifth in the AL West) on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 9:05 PM MLB. The game will be played in West Sacramento, California.

Pitching Matchup

For the Arizona Diamondbacks, the starting pitcher is TBD. For the Athletics, Jacob Lopez (3-6, 4.29 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 79 strikeouts) is expected to take the mound.

Game Outlook

The Arizona Diamondbacks head on the road looking to snap a five-game road losing streak against the Athletics. The Athletics currently hold a 48-63 overall record, including a 22-32 mark at home. They have struggled when giving up home runs, with a 27-54 record in such games.

Arizona's overall record stands at 51-58, with a 25-30 record on the road. Diamondbacks hitters collectively bat .248, ranking eighth in the National League. This marks the first time these two teams will face each other this season.

Key Players to Watch

For the Athletics, Brent Rooker has been a standout performer with 24 doubles, three triples, and 23 home runs while batting .274. Nick Kurtz is on a hot streak, going 18 for 37 with seven doubles and five home runs over the last 10 games.

On the Diamondbacks side, Ketel Marte boasts 14 doubles, 20 home runs, and 42 RBI. Geraldo Perdomo has contributed significantly in the last 10 games, with 11 hits in 35 at-bats, including two doubles and a home run.

Recent Performance

The Athletics have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, with a .259 batting average and a 3.00 ERA, outscoring opponents by 19 runs.

The Diamondbacks have struggled recently, with a 2-8 record over their last 10 games. They have a .204 batting average and a 4.55 ERA, being outscored by 30 runs in that span.

Injury Report

Athletics injuries include Jacob Wilson (forearm), Denzel Clarke (abductor), Max Muncy (hand), Grant Holman (shoulder), Gunnar Hoglund (hip), Jose Leclerc (shoulder), Brady Basso (shoulder), and Luis Medina (elbow).

Diamondbacks injuries include Gabriel Moreno (hand), Jalen Beeks (back), Tommy Henry (elbow), Pavin Smith (oblique), Ryan Thompson (scapular strain), Ildemaro Vargas (foot), Christian Montes De Oca (elbow), Justin Martinez (elbow), Cristian Mena (shoulder), Corbin Burnes (elbow), A.J. Puk (elbow), and Blake Walston (elbow).

In summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Athletics on August 1, 2025, in West Sacramento. The Diamondbacks (51-58) are looking to end a five-game road losing streak, while the Athletics (48-63) hope to capitalize on their home advantage, despite a 22-32 home record. Jacob Lopez is slated to pitch for the Athletics, with the Diamondbacks' starter yet to be determined. Recent form favors the Athletics (6-4 in last 10 games) over the struggling Diamondbacks (2-8 in last 10 games). Key players like Brent Rooker and Nick Kurtz for the Athletics, and Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo for the Diamondbacks, will be crucial in this interleague matchup.

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