Game #40: A’s at Orioles Game Thread
Chance to Sweep The O’s
May 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Athletics pitcher Luis Severino (40) prepares to pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Happy Mother’s Day! 16 years ago yesterday, former Athletics pitcher and current television broadcaster Dallas Braden threw his historic perfect game on Mother’s Day.
Today, the Athletics look to have more success on this annual occasion by finishing the road trip with a victory and completing a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. Right-hander Luis Severino will start the A’s 40th game of the season. He enters his ninth start with a 2-3 record, a 4.
15 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 43. 1 innings pitched. Severino was tagged with the loss in his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies, despite surrendering only one run in five innings of work.
The A’s bullpen later imploded, turning a tight game into a dominant Phillies victory. The 32-year-old aims to continue his strong run of form this morning. Severino is surely happy to get another start on the road as he has performed much better away from Sacramento during his tenure with this team.