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SF Giants probable pitchers & starting lineup vs. Athletics, July 6

ByJeff Young|
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The SF Giants (48-42) have split the first two games against the Athletics (37-54). Young hurler Hayden Birdsong will take the hill for the Giants to help them clinch a series victory on the road.

SF Giants probable pitchers & starting lineup vs. Athletics, July 6

The Giants welcomed back Matt Chapman on Saturday. The lineup looked energized in a 7-2 victory over the Athletics. The five-run margin of victory was tied for the largest margin fo San Francisco since May 16. Of course, May 16 was the game when Wilmer Flores blasted three home runs and an 9-1 win over the Athletics.

This will be a key game for the Giants. The All-Star break is approaching, but it will be a tough schedule right before that, as the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers are coming up next. The Giants will want to take advantage of today's game.

Hayden Birdsong has not been quite as sharp since returning to the rotation. Overall, he has posted a 4.30 ERA, 4.56 FIP, 1.40 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, and a 2.21 SO/W ratio in 19 outings. This includes a 5.54 ERA in eight starts out of the rotation.

Who is hot for the SF Giants?

Brett Wisely has tallied a hit in three of the last four games. He has five hits, including two doubles and a home run, with four RBI in 13 at-bats during that stretch.

Who are the SF Giants facing?

The Giants are facing off against former farmahdn Jacob Lopez. The lefty pitcher has a 3.88 ERA with 56 strikeouts against 18 walks in 46.1 frames this season. He relies on a low-90's four-seam fastball with a slider, cutter, and changeup.

SF Giants starting lineup, July 6

  • 1. LF Heliot Ramos
  • 2. DH Rafael Devers
  • 3. 1B Wilmer Flores
  • 4. 3B Matt Chapman
  • 5. SS Willy Adames
  • 6. CF Luis Matos
  • 7. RF Mike Yastrzemski
  • 8. 2B Tyler Fitzgerald
  • 9. C Andrew Knizner

Athletics starting lineup, July 6

  • 1. RF Lawrence Butler
  • 2. SS Jacob Wilson
  • 3. DH Brent Rooker
  • 4. 1B Nick Kurtz
  • 5. C Shea Langeliers
  • 6. LF Tyler Soderstrom
  • 7. 3B Max Muncy
  • 8. 2B Zack Gelof
  • 9. CF Denzel Clarke

How to follow today's game?

The Giants are on the road at Sutter Health Park against the Athletics, starting at 7:05 PM PST. The TV broadcast will be played on NBC Sports Bay Area, and the radio play-by-play broadcast will be carried on KNBR 680.

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