Brewers at Athletics
O/U 13.5 · RL Athletics -1.5 · Las Vegas Ballpark
Athletics ML-110
CONF 78%
WCashedFinal 5-7
The read
We are live from the desert launchpad of Las Vegas Ballpark, where the temperatures are rising to a scorching 98 degrees and the baseballs are flying out of the park. After last night's wild 15-14, 12-inning marathon, the Athletics and Brewers face off again in a matchup that hinges on starting pitching durability and bullpen survival. J.T. Ginn has been sensational lately, posting a 1.59 ERA and 29 strikeouts over his last five starts, maintaining a strong 1.08 WHIP that will be vital in keeping the bases empty in this thin mountain air. On the other side, Robert Gasser has struggled with efficiency since his recall, posting a 4.73 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP while failing to pitch beyond the fifth inning in any of his recent starts, averaging just 4.4 innings. Against a potent Oakland lineup specifically constructed to mash left-handed pitching, Gasser is in for a very difficult night.
The real tipping point of this game lies in the heavily taxed bullpens, where the Brewers are dealing with a critical depth crisis. Following yesterday's marathon, key Brewers relievers are completely exhausted, including Kyle Harrison (who threw 71 pitches), Grant Anderson (2.2 IP, 28 pitches), and Aaron Ashby (1.2 IP, 36 pitches). Making matters worse are Milwaukee's fresh injuries: closer Trevor Megill is suddenly unavailable due to oblique tightness, and Carlos Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day IL on Monday with a right shoulder impingement. Gasser's inability to provide length means Milwaukee must rely on a critically depleted, tired middle relief in a park that behaves like Coors Field. The Athletics, by contrast, have more manageable workloads and have a rested Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.19 ERA but a highly encouraging 3.3 xERA) available to provide bulk relief. Perkins features elite whiff rates on his sweeper (40.8%) and changeup (42.3%), and holds left-handed hitters to a meager .529 OPS, neutralizing Milwaukee's left-heavy threat.
Finally, the matchup at the plate heavily favors the Athletics' right-handed power against a southpaw. Shea Langeliers, who hit a 483-foot home run yesterday, is a certified lefty-killer, batting to a massive 1.138 OPS and 7 home runs in 65 at-bats against lefties this season. He is joined by rookie sensation Nick Kurtz (.956 season OPS) and Zack Gelof (on a 13-game hitting streak), creating an explosive righty-heavy core perfectly positioned to exploit Gasser. While the Brewers have an elite offense of their own, they are highly dependent on splits today; Brice Turang is a force against righties (1.017 OPS) but struggles vs. lefties (.554 OPS), while Andrew Vaughn drops to a mediocre .639 OPS against right-handed pitchers. The Brewers are simply too vulnerable on the mound and too depleted in the bullpen to justify a near-even price. Back the Athletics to secure the win at home.
Injuries noted
Athletics: [NEW] Jacob Wilson (SS) — Shoulder (Left): Wilson (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored Sunday with Triple-A Las Vegas. (Jun 8 — 1d ago) [KNOWN] Aaron Civale (SP) — Shoulder (Right): Civale (shoulder) began a throwing progression Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (Jun 3 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Luis Severino (SP) — Shoulder (Right): The Athletics announced Tuesday that Severino has been diagnosed with a strain of his right shoulder capsule and subscapularis muscle and will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (Jun 3 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Brooks Kriske (RP) — Shoulder (Right): Kriske (shoulder) will be shut down from throwing for at least three weeks, Jason Burke of SI.com reports. (Jun 2 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Denzel Clarke (Center Fielder) — Hamstring (Left): Clarke (hamstring) will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. (May 26 — 14d ago) Brewers: [NEW] Trevor Megill (RP) — Undisclosed: Megill wasn't available to pitch in Monday's game against the Athletics due to oblique tightness, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. (Jun 9 — 0d ago) [NEW] Brian Fitzpatrick (RP) — Elbow (Left): Fitzpatrick (elbow) has been diagnosed with a left UCL strain and will get a second opinion to determine if he needs Tommy John surgery, MLB.com reports. (Jun 9 — 0d ago) [NEW] DL Hall (RP) — Pectoral (Left): The Brewers expect Hall to return from his left pec strain in late July, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. (Jun 9 — 0d ago) [NEW] Brandon Woodruff (SP) — Shoulder (Right): Woodruff (shoulder) was assigned to the rookie-level ACL Brewers to begin rehab assignment Tuesday. (Jun 9 — 0d ago) [NEW] Carlos Rodriguez (RP) — Shoulder (Right): The Brewers placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right shoulder impingement, MLB.com reports. (Jun 8 — 0d ago) [KNOWN] Logan Henderson (SP) — Back (Not Specified): Henderson received an injection in his back Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. (Jun 3 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Rob Zastryzny (RP) — Shoulder (Left): The Brewers reinstated Zastrzyny (shoulder/ribs) from the 60-day injured list Sunday. (Jun 3 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Brandon Lockridge (LF) — Knee (Right): Lockridge (knee) will attempt to run at 85-to-90 percent intensity Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. (Jun 1 — 8d ago) [KNOWN] Angel Zerpa (Relief Pitcher) — Elbow (Left): The Brewers transferred Zerpa (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday. (May 31 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Jared Koenig (Relief Pitcher) — Elbow (Left): Koenig (elbow) said his live bullpen session went well Tuesday and he expects to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. (May 26 — 14d ago)
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Props on this game
4Shea LangeliersOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+325
WActual 1
Shea Langeliers is the primary beneficiary of the lefty matchup against Robert Gasser. Langeliers has been devastating against southpaws this season, posting a .354 average and a 1.138 OPS with 7 of his 17 home runs coming in just 65 at-bats against lefties.
He enters tonight with significant momentum after launching a 483-foot home run in the series opener. Gasser has struggled for length and has been vulnerable to the long ball, surrendering two homers in his last 9.1 innings.
In the thin air and high heat of Las Vegas, Langeliers' elite power profile against left-handed pitching makes him the most likely candidate to go deep.
Jackson ChourioOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+390
LActual 0
Jackson Chourio is currently on a power surge, having recorded two home runs in his last five games. While he faces a tough right-hander in J.T.
Ginn, Chourio has shown a preference for righties this season, with three of his four home runs coming against RHP. He has been making high-quality contact recently, including three 3-hit performances in his last five outings.
The offensive environment at Las Vegas Ballpark is extreme; the 13.5 over/under and the 11 home runs seen in the series opener indicate that the ball is traveling exceptionally well. At +390, the market is pricing him at a roughly 20% chance to homer, which is undervalued given the venue's altitude and his recent form.
Andrew VaughnUNDER 6.5 Total Bases Total Bases-200
LActual 9
This pick follows the 'Gary Special' logic, aligning with the thesis that Vaughn will struggle against right-handed starter J.T. Ginn.
A 6.5 total base line is exceptionally high for a player who is not a primary home run threat; Vaughn has recorded only two home runs all season. Reaching 7 total bases would necessitate a career-best performance, likely involving two home runs or a multi-hit game with several extra-base hits.
Given Vaughn's .639 OPS against right-handed pitching and Ginn's recent ability to limit opponents to 2 or fewer hits in most of his starts, the probability of Vaughn clearing this mark is extremely low. Even in the high-altitude, hitter-friendly environment of Las Vegas Ballpark, the sheer volume of bases required (more than a grand slam) is disproportionate to Vaughn's seasonal power profile and his matchup disadvantage tonight.
Andrew VaughnUNDER 1.5 Hits Hits-110
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Andrew Vaughn enters this matchup with an overall .364 batting average, but those numbers are heavily skewed by his historic performance against left-handed pitching (.548 AVG, 1.557 OPS). When facing right-handers like tonight's starter, J.T. Ginn, Vaughn's average plummet to .263.
Ginn has been in exceptional form recently, maintaining a 1.59 ERA over his last 5 starts and demonstrating elite hit-suppression capabilities; he has surrendered just 17 hits across his last 28.1 innings of work. While the series opener was a 15-14 slugfest, that game featured a carousel of relief pitchers in a 12-inning marathon. Facing a fresh and dominant starter in Ginn, Vaughn is unlikely to record the multiple hits required to clear this 1.5-hit line.
Additionally, Ginn's tendency to walk batters (12 BB in last 28.1 IP) could further limit Vaughn's opportunities to put the ball in play.
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