Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Athletics: Gallen & Ginn Face Off in West Sacramento (Aug 2, 2025)

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Athletics: Game Preview for August 2, 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks (51-59, fourth in the NL West) are set to face the Athletics (49-63, fifth in the AL West) on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 9:05 PM MLB in West Sacramento, California. The Diamondbacks enter this matchup having lost six games in a row.

The Athletics hold a 49-63 overall record, including a 23-32 mark in home games. They rank fourth in the AL with 152 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.

Arizona's overall record stands at 51-59, with a 25-31 record in road games. Diamondbacks hitters collectively boast a .323 on-base percentage, which is the fifth-ranked percentage in the National League.

This Saturday's game marks the second time these two teams will match up this season.

Pitching Probables

For the Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen (7-12, 5.60 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 121 strikeouts) is scheduled to start. The Athletics will counter with J.T. Ginn (2-2, 3.89 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 47 strikeouts).

Betting Odds

The Athletics are favored at -112, while the Diamondbacks are at -107. The over/under for the game is set at 10 runs.

Top Performers

Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with 21 home runs, slugging .540. Geraldo Perdomo has been strong recently, going 11 for 35 with two doubles, a home run, and three RBI over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

Over their last 10 games, the Athletics have a record of 7-3, with a .275 batting average and a 2.35 ERA, outscoring opponents by 28 runs.

The Diamondbacks, in their last 10 outings, have a record of 1-9, with a .206 batting average and a 4.81 ERA, being outscored by 36 runs.

Injuries

Athletics: Jacob Wilson (10-Day IL, forearm), Denzel Clarke (10-Day IL, abductor), Max Muncy (10-Day IL, hand), Grant Holman (60-Day IL, shoulder), Gunnar Hoglund (60-Day IL, hip), Jose Leclerc (60-Day IL, shoulder), Brady Basso (60-Day IL, shoulder), Luis Medina (60-Day IL, elbow).

Diamondbacks: Gabriel Moreno (60-Day IL, hand), Tommy Henry (60-Day IL, elbow), Pavin Smith (10-Day IL, oblique), Ryan Thompson (15-Day IL, scapular strain), Ildemaro Vargas (10-Day IL, foot), Christian Montes De Oca (60-Day IL, elbow), Justin Martinez (60-Day IL, elbow), Cristian Mena (60-Day IL, shoulder), Corbin Burnes (60-Day IL, elbow), A.J. Puk (60-Day IL, elbow), Blake Walston (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Athletics on August 2, 2025, in West Sacramento. The Diamondbacks, currently on a six-game losing streak, will send Zac Gallen to the mound, while the Athletics will start J.T. Ginn. The Athletics are favored in this interleague matchup. Key performers include Corbin Carroll for Arizona. Both teams are dealing with significant injury lists, and their recent performance trends show the Athletics playing much better over their last 10 games compared to the struggling Diamondbacks.

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