Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – June 28

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Following a five-game losing streak, the Oakland Athletics (29-54) face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (39-42) on Friday at 9:40 PM ET.

The Diamondbacks will give the nod to Slade Cecconi (2-6, 5.74 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on the season, and the Athletics will turn to JP Sears (4-7, 5.04 ERA).

Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET
  • Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
  • How to Watch on TV: NBCS-CA
  • Probable Pitchers: Slade Cecconi (Diamondbacks) – 2-6, 5.74 ERA vs JP Sears (Athletics) – 4-7, 5.04 ERA
  • Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Odds

  • Diamondbacks to win: -190
  • Athletics to win: +160
  • Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
  • Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Pitcher Performance

    Cecconi Sears
    10 GS 16
    2-6 W-L 4-7
    5.74 ERA 5.04
    53.1 IP 84
    9 BB 28
    41 SO 56

    Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Slade Cecconi

  • The Diamondbacks will send Cecconi (2-6) to the mound for his 11th start of the season. He is 2-6 with a 5.74 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His last appearance was on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty went three innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • In 11 games this season, the 25-year-old has a 5.74 ERA and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .269 to opposing batters.
  • Cecconi has three quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Cecconi has pitched five or more innings in a game six times this year heading into this game.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
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    Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: JP Sears

  • Sears (4-7) will take the mound for the Athletics, his 17th start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed 1 1/3 innings while giving up eight earned runs on nine hits in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 5.04, a 2 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.333.
  • In 16 starts this season, he’s earned five quality starts.
  • In 16 starts, Sears has pitched through or past the fifth inning 12 times. He has a season average of 5.3 frames per outing.
  • He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in 16 chances this season.
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