Athletics prepare for series against hot Baltimore Orioles

The Oakland Athletics are set to host the Baltimore Orioles this weekend at Sutter Health Park. Oakland's off day on Thursday allows the team to recover and strategize for the series. The Orioles, having recently made significant trades, including sending Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox, have bounced back and are now within striking distance of the Wild Card. They come into the series riding a two-game winning streak. The Athletics aim to halt Baltimore's push for a playoff spot with a strong performance as they strive to avoid finishing last in the league.

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