On July 14, 2024, the Oakland Athletics will compete against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park starting at 1:35 PM EDT under partly cloudy skies. Joey Estes will start as the pitcher for the Athletics, touting a 5.526 ERA. Meanwhile, the starting pitcher for the Phillies remains undecided.

In the 2024 AL West standings, the Athletics rank 14th with a 36-61 record, showing a .370 winning percentage. They are fifth in the division with a 9-17 inter-division record. The team shows a modest rally with 5 wins in their last 10 games but are currently on a one-game losing streak. With a home record of 22-25 contrasted against a poorer 14-36 on the road, they have managed 17 daytime wins compared to 19 in nighttime games. They have scored 372 runs whilst conceding 470.

Conversely, the Phillies lead the NL East with a 62-33 record, creating a strong .650 winning percentage. They top their division with a 15-10 divisional record, enjoying 6 victories in their recent 10 games and are currently on a one-game winning streak. The team bolsters a strong 37-15 home record with a 25-18 performance away. With 20 daytime victories compared to 42 in the night, they have scored a total of 474 runs and allowed 349 runs.