Didier Fuentes takes the mound against A's in series opener
Briefly

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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