The Athletics kicked off an inter-league series against the Philadelphia Phillies at home tonight at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Lefty Jacob Lopez, 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 2025 got the start for the A’s against the Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.

Trea Turner led off the game with a home run and had three hits, Zack Wheeler extended his scoreless innings streak and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Athletics 4-3 for their eighth straight win.

In Friday night’s nail-biter against the A's, center fielder Johan Rojas made what might go down as the best defensive play of the season.

But with Jose Alvarado's suspension, there's a gap in the bullpen to fill. While Jordan Romano, Matt Strahm, and Orion Kerkering can hold their run own, the Phillies will need all the help and depth they can get to stay competitive for the National League East.

The A’s made a slew of roster moves Friday amid their losing streak, including designating their longest-tenured player, Seth Brown, for assignment. They sent down center fielder JJ Bleday, backup catcher Jhonny Pereda and reliever Carlos Duran. Lopez was called up for his third stint with the A’s this season before making the start Friday night.

A recent trade proposal saw Hoskins return back to Philly from the Milwaukee Brewers. Hoskins, after missing all of 2023 with a torn ACL and hitting to a measly .214 average in 2024, has been mashing for Milwaukee in 2025.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (32-18) and the A's (22-29) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.