Athletics at Rays Game Preview - July 1, 2025

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

The Athletics (35-52, fifth in the AL West) are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays (47-38, second in the AL East) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tampa.

Game Information

The game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida.

This game marks the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Athletics currently hold a 1-0 advantage in the series.

Team Overview

The Tampa Bay Rays have an overall record of 47-38, including a 27-24 record in home games. The Rays offense ranks ninth in the AL with 94 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.

The Athletics come into the contest with an overall record of 35-52. On the road, the Athletics are 20-25. As a team, Athletics hitters have a collective batting average of .248, placing them seventh in the AL.

Pitching Probables

Athletics

Jeffrey Springs (6-6, 4.30 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 75 strikeouts) is expected to start for the Athletics.

Rays

Shane Baz (8-3, 4.37 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 86 strikeouts) is the probable starter for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Betting Odds

Oddsmakers list the Rays as -168 favorites, with the Athletics as +140 underdogs. The over/under for total runs is set at 8 1/2.

Top Performers

Rays

Junior Caminero leads the Rays with 21 home runs this season, slugging .518. Over his last 10 games, Yandy Diaz has been productive, going 17 for 40 with two doubles, three home runs, and five RBIs.

Athletics

Jacob Wilson is a key contributor for the Athletics, recording 16 doubles and nine home runs. Brent Rooker has performed well over the last 10 games, hitting 11 for 37 with two doubles, a triple, and two home runs.

Recent Form

Rays Last 10 Games

The Rays have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, with a .297 batting average and a 5.63 ERA, outscoring their opponents by four runs.

Athletics Last 10 Games

The Athletics are 4-6 over their last 10 contests. They have a .213 batting average and a 4.29 ERA during this span, being outscored by 14 runs.

Injuries

Rays: Manuel Rodriguez (forearm), Jonny Deluca (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), Hunter Bigge (lat), Shane McClanahan (tricep), Richie Palacios (knee), Alex Faedo (shoulder), Nathan Lavender (elbow).

Athletics: Austin Wynns (undisclosed), Gunnar Hoglund (hip), Grant Holman (shoulder), Miguel Andujar (oblique), Zack Gelof (hand), Jose Leclerc (shoulder), Brady Basso (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk (elbow), Luis Medina (elbow).

In summary

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Athletics on July 1, 2025, with the Athletics leading the season series 1-0. Tampa Bay has a stronger overall record (47-38 vs. 35-52) and home record (27-24). Pitching probables are Jeffrey Springs for the Athletics and Shane Baz for the Rays. Junior Caminero and Jacob Wilson are key power hitters for their respective teams. The Rays have performed better in their last 10 games (6-4) compared to the Athletics (4-6). Both teams have multiple players on the injury list.

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