The Braves face the A's after being swept by the Orioles. Both teams are struggling, with the A's record deteriorating significantly after a strong start. Lefty Jeffrey Springs will start for the A's, bringing a decent ERA but showing signs of potential regression. The Braves will use rookie Didier Fuentes, who has struggled to pitch deep into games due to a lack of experience. Their matchup is critical, with both teams looking to find some momentum as the game is scheduled for a late start.
The A's started the year 20-16 and have been a miserable 17-39 since then.
Springs owns a 4.77 FIP and 4.72 xFIP with 79 strikeouts and 37 walks over 97 innings.
The key for Fuentes will be working deeper into the game against Sacramento's lineup; Didier hasn't made it through the fourth inning in either of his last two starts.
First pitch is a late one at 10:05 p.m. ET.
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