San Francisco hosts a late-night edition of Friday Night Baseball as the Giants welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Oracle Park. First pitch is set for 10:15 p.m. Eastern time (7:15 p.m. Pacific), with Apple TV Plus the exclusive home for the game. Fans can watch for free during Apple TV Plus’ seven-day trial period, after which a subscription runs $12.99 per month.
Alongside the Giants-Orioles matchup, the night’s doubleheader includes the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves, which begins at 6:45 p.m. Eastern.
The Giants enter this game 66-68, riding a five-game winning streak and having won six of their past ten. They trail the Mets by six games for the final NL wild-card spot after sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the previous series. San Francisco has shown power of late, belting 20 homers over their last ten games and averaging 4.6 runs in that span. Team batting stands at .233 for the season, while the pitching staff owns a 3.70 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP.
Giants to watch
– Jung Hoo Lee: In the mix with seven homers and 48 RBI and a .261 batting average. He’s 5-for-5 over his last five games with one RBI.
– Rafael Devers: A potent bat with 27 homers and 89 RBI, a .258 average and a .856 OPS. He’s posted seven hits in his last five games, including two homers and six RBI.
– Wilmer Flores: Owning 14 homers and 64 RBI with a .245 average. He’s collected three hits in his last five games, including a homer and an RBI.
The Orioles, meanwhile, sit at 60-74 and have been slumping, dropping seven of their past eight while scoring three runs or fewer in five of those losses. They’ve averaged 3.7 runs per game while recording 10 home runs over their last ten. Baltimore’s season batting average sits at .240, and the pitching staff Sports a 4.67 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP.
Orioles to watch
– Gunnar Henderson: 16 homers and 59 RBI with a .277 average. He’s 3-for-5 over his last five games, including a homer and an RBI.
– Ryan O’Hearn: 16 homers and 49 RBI, batting .242; he’s collected five hits in his last five games.
– Jackson Holliday: 15 homers and 32 RBI, batting .259; he has two hits in his last five games.
Probable starters
– San Francisco: Robbie Ray (10-6, 2.93 ERA)
– Baltimore: Dean Kremer (9-9, 4.19)
Ray has been solid overall with a near-top-10 ERA and 158 strikeouts to go with a 1.14 WHIP, though he’s allowed seven earned runs in two of his most recent three starts. Kremer has benefited from strong run support at times but has also endured uneven outings, allowing 13 runs over his last five starts. He has 127 strikeouts on the season and a 1.23 WHIP.
Odds and broadcast
– Moneyline: San Francisco -149, Baltimore +122
– Run line: San Francisco -1.5, Baltimore +1.5
– Over/Under: 7.5
– Odds provided by DraftKings
Announcers
Wayne Randazzo will call the action with Dontrelle Willis as analyst, and Heidi Watney reports from the field.
Additional notes
– Friday Night Baseball continues to offer a streaming-first approach, with Apple TV Plus serving as the exclusive home for these late-night MLB telecasts. The platform’s seven-day free trial provides a risk-free window for fans to preview the coverage and the featured doubleheader.
Summary
Two contenders looking to snap slumps meet in a late-night interleague matchup at Oracle Park. The Giants carry momentum and a strong home run streak into the game, while the Orioles aim to reverse their recent skid behind a lineup led by Henderson, O’Hearn and Holliday. With top pitching on the mound and a TV option that’s easy to access, this Friday night clash should provide plenty of intrigue for baseball fans tuning in. If you’re watching, keep an eye on Ray’s command and Kremer’s ability to navigate a potent Giants lineup. Positive development to watch: a strong finish to the week could help either club gain momentum as they push toward their respective postseason goals.