# Athletics Face Tough Test Against Pirates

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh Pirates News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-pirates-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463309)
Published: 2026-06-15T16:25:59+00:00
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Oakland’s playoff hopes hang by a thread as they plummet to 35-36 after a brutal loss to the Rockies, but their potent offense could be the key to turning things around in this critical three-game series against the Pirates. Game 1 sees ace J.T. Ginn (4-3, 3.15 ERA) facing unproven Jared Jones, while Game 2 pits shaky Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.25 ERA) against struggling Mitch Keller (5-4, 5.14 ERA). Game 3 remains uncertain, with Kade Morris or Joey Estes likely, but Aaron Civale’s potential return from rehab could be a game-changer. Facing Braxton Ashcraft (5-3, 3.30 ERA), Oakland must win this series to keep their division title dreams alive. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/da65c2cb2da2791e

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