The Tampa Bay Rays (60–63, 28–33 away) head to Oracle Park to finish their interleague series against the San Francisco Giants (59–63, 29–32 home) on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Both teams are fighting to stay relevant in the Wild Card chase, making this matchup a crucial swing game. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 PM ET on MLBN.
Recent Form
Rays (Last 5)
- W 7–6 @ SF
- W 8–2 @ SAC
- L 6–0 @ SAC
- W 7–4 @ SAC
- L 6–3 @ SEA
Tampa Bay has won 3 of their last 5 and is starting to piece together more consistent offense behind the power bat of Junior Caminero.
Giants (Last 5)
- L 7–6 vs TB
- L 11–1 vs SD
- L 5–1 vs SD
- L 4–1 vs SD
- L 8–0 vs WSH
San Francisco is skidding with five straight losses, struggling both offensively and in run prevention.
Probable Pitchers
| Team | Starter | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | K | BB | HR | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | Ryan Pepiot (RHP) | 8–9 | 3.86 | 1.18 | 142.1 | 138 | 49 | 26 | Pepiot has been solid with swing-and-miss stuff but is homer-prone, which could be tested at Oracle. |
| SF | Logan Webb (RHP) | 10–9 | 3.34 | 1.26 | 153.2 | 168 | 35 | 11 | Giants’ ace and workhorse, Webb has been a bright spot, though run support has been lacking. |
This matchup sets up as a battle of strikeout right-handers: Pepiot’s upside vs. Webb’s consistency.
Key Players to Watch
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero (.261, 35 HR, 85 RBI) — Tampa’s biggest power threat.
- Jonathan Aranda (.316 AVG, .394 OBP) — contact specialist who sets the table.
- Jose Siri — speed/defense weapon who can change games on the bases.
San Francisco Giants
- Willy Adames (19 HR, 62 RBI) — streaky power bat that needs to spark the lineup.
- Heliot Ramos (.267 AVG, .340 OBP) — one of the few Giants swinging well lately.
- Logan Webb — his ability to limit Caminero and Aranda will decide SF’s chances.
Matchup Breakdown
- The Rays hold the edge offensively, ranking higher in runs and slugging, with Caminero emerging as a cornerstone bat.
- The Giants lean heavily on Logan Webb, who has been excellent but often receives poor run support (Giants scoring just 3.2 runs/game in his starts).
- Tampa Bay’s bullpen (3.91 ERA) is slightly steadier than San Francisco’s (3.74 ERA but taxed recently).
Betting Trends & Best Bets
- Rays ML (-125) — Tampa Bay has momentum while the Giants are collapsing.
- Under 7.5 Runs — Webb and Pepiot should keep this a tighter, low-scoring game.
- Junior Caminero HR Prop — prime power matchup against Webb, who has allowed 11 HR in 153.2 IP.
Prediction
The Giants are reeling, and even with Webb on the mound, their lack of offensive consistency makes them tough to back. Tampa Bay, with Pepiot’s strikeout potential and Caminero swinging a hot bat, has the tools to take this finale. Expect a close, pitcher-driven game.
Final Score: Rays 4, Giants 2
