Athletics vs. Phillies Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 5

Athletics vs. Phillies Game 1 has got that sneaky-chaos energy. Philadelphia is trying to climb out of a rough stretch, while Oakland rolls in above .500 with nothing to lose and a lineup that’s been producing. Add a lefty who can deal and a former ace looking to find rhythm again, and this one could get interesting real fast.

Athletics vs. Phillies Game 1: TV Channel, Radio & Streaming

Here’s how to catch Tuesday night’s matchup:

• First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET
• TV channel: NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports California
• Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
• Streaming option: Fubo (availability may vary by region)
• Radio: SportsRadio 94WIP

Philadelphia needs a tone-setter at home, while the Athletics are looking to keep stacking wins and steal a road series early.

Athletics vs. Phillies Game 1: Expected Starting Pitchers

The Phillies hand the ball to Cristopher Sanchez, and he’s been one of the few steady pieces on this staff. The lefty comes in with a 2.90 ERA and 50 strikeouts across 40+ innings, and when he’s locating, he can rack up swings and misses in a hurry. He’s coming off a sharp 6.2-inning, two-run outing, which is exactly the kind of rhythm Philly needs right now.

The Athletics counter with Luis Severino, who’s starting to settle in. He just carved through Kansas City with seven innings of one-run ball, and overall, he’s sitting on a 4.46 ERA. Not dominant, but trending up, and if his command holds, he can absolutely keep Oakland in this game.