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Athletics host Philadelphia Phillies, look to break home slide

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento on Friday at 10:05 p.m. EDT as the Athletics seek to end a 10-game home losing streak.
This matchup follows a strong Phillies run at 33-18 and first in the NL East, while the Athletics have struggled to 22-30 and rank fifth in the AL West.
Probable starters Zack Wheeler for the Phillies and Jeffrey Springs for the Athletics highlight the pitching matchup, with Wheeler boasting a 5-1 record and 2.67 ERA.
The Athletics hit.253 as a team, ranking fourth in the AL, while Phillies hitters maintain a.262 average with a recent 9-1 record over 10 games outscoring opponents by 18 runs.
The game outcome could affect standings momentum as the Athletics try to break their losing streak and the Phillies aim to extend their lead and continue their winning form.

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Joplin Globe

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Athletics aim to stop 10-game skid, take on the Phillies

The Athletics will try to break their 10-game skid when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Slumping A's face tough task in weathering 'storm' vs. Phillies

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said his team is in the midst of a "perfect storm" of how things can go wrong all at once.

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The Bakersfield Californian

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Athletics host Philadelphia Phillies, look to break home slide

The Athletics are looking to stop their five-game home slide with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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West Coast Trip continues: Red hot Phillies visit scuffling A’s – Philly Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies (32-18) are the hottest team in baseball. They have won seven straight games, the longest active winning streak across the league, own the best record in the National League, and have the second-most wins in MLB, only behind the Detroit Tigers. The team continues its West Coast swing and heads to Sacramento with a good chance to continue to keep it rolling against an Athletics team that has dropped nine in a row after a…

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