Orioles Make Historic Debut at Sutter Health Park Against A’s

SACRAMENTO, California – The Baltimore Orioles will play their first series at Sutter Health Park this weekend, facing the Oakland Athletics in a three-game set. This is a significant event as it marks the Oriels’ first appearance in Sacramento and the first time any Major League Baseball team has played at the home of the A’s temporary venue.

The Athletics are currently playing in Sacramento as they transition while waiting for their new stadium in Las Vegas to be built. Sutter Health Park is typically the home of the Sacramento River Cats, who are the top farm team for the San Francisco Giants. This matchup promises to be intriguing, particularly because the Orioles and Athletics have not faced each other this season.

In recent matchups, the Orioles have performed impressively against the A’s in California, going 5-1 since 2023. The A’s, who ended a nine-game losing streak on Thursday with a victory over the Minnesota Twins, hold a 10-22 record at home. On the other hand, the Orioles are looking for their seventh consecutive win, building on their recent three-game sweep against the Seattle Mariners.

This series will feature a notable confrontation between American League Rookie of the Year candidates, as A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson, who boasts a .363 batting average, faces Orioles rookie Tomoyuki Sugano, currently having a sensational debut season with a 3.04 ERA.

The starting rotation for the weekend is expected to be strong for both sides. Dean Kremer, who will pitch Friday night, has a 4.70 ERA and has recently returned to form, posting a 2.72 ERA over his last month of starts. The A’s are anticipated to start JP Sears, who aims to bounce back after a series of rough outings earlier in the season.

The series opener is scheduled for Friday night at 10:05 PM EDT, with fans eager to see how both teams respond to the pressures of the season.