Athletics vs Giants Preview: Pitching Lights Up Week 66

The Athletics send Jeffrey Springs to the mound Thursday night. Springs has struggled this season with a 9.88 ERA and a record of 0-1. He needs to turn things around fast against the Giants. Oakland's pitching staff is crucial for keeping games close this season. The team relies on veterans like Springs to stay competitive. Without their best arms healthy, the Athletics face tough matchups. Springs gets a chance to prove he belongs in this rotation.

The Giants just won against Oakland 3-1 on Wednesday. Now they're riding momentum into Thursday's rematch at Oracle Park. San Francisco has gone 5-5 in their last ten games. Their record sits at 32-46 overall. The Giants' pitching staff anchors their chances with Logan Webb and Robbie Ray leading the way. Landen Roupp starts for San Francisco on Thursday night. The home crowd at Oracle Park gives the Giants an advantage as they try to build on their recent win.

Oakland dropped Wednesday's opener 1-3 at Oracle Park. Now they face elimination Thursday as the series continues. The Athletics need to score more runs to stay alive. Brent Rooker sits out with a knee injury, weakening their lineup. Jacob Wilson recently returned from a shoulder injury. Zack Gelof battles a hand injury that kept him sidelined. Oakland's roster is banged up heading into a must-win game. Springs must deliver a strong performance to give the team any chance.