Game #158: Angels at Athletics Game Thread

Sacramento, California - The Athletics and the Angels faced off in Game #158 of the season. For the Athletics, this was the last game of the year against their division rival. In the past year, the Athletics have managed to secure seven wins out of twelve games played against the Angels, which has played a pivotal role in positioning them either fourth in the AL West or last in the division.

Winning tonight would prevent the Athletics from suffering their first 100-loss season and would also put them closer to facing the Angels again. The game's starting pitcher was Jeffrey Springs, who was set to pitch his likely final game for the Athletics. Over his tenure with the A's, Springs has had a difficult time, with a 5.03 ERA over 58 starts.

The Athletics lineup featured a mix of left and right-handed batters, with starting first baseman Jeff McNeil batting cleanup. On the Angels' side, rookie pitcher Walbert Urena was set to make his final start of the season. Urena, who has thrown two complete games this year with a 2.74 ERA, will be facing the Athletics' lineup that includes Henry Bolte in center field and veteran Donovan Walton at third base.