On Aug 5, 2025, the Oakland A's look to Luis Severino to end their slump against the Washington Nationals. Can Sevy's 18th start provide a needed spark?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In a day marked by an unusual stillness, the Oakland Athletics universe was quiet. No trades, no roster shuffles, no breaking news. But the silence is deceptive, because tonight, the focus narrows to a single, critical point: the pitcher's mound at the Coliseum, where Luis Severino will take the ball against the Washington Nationals, tasked with ending a frustrating team slump.
With a 5-11 record attached to his name, Luis Severino takes the mound for his 18th start of the season, carrying the weight of a team desperate to snap a losing streak.
The main event for Tuesday is the series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals, slated for a 10:45 PM ET first pitch. All eyes are on starter Luis Severino. While his 5-11 record is far from what he or the fans hoped for, this 18th start of the season presents a golden opportunity. Facing a Nationals team with a 44-67 record, this is precisely the kind of matchup the A's need to exploit to get back in the win column. A strong outing from 'Sevy' could do more than just earn him a personal win; it could inject some life back into the entire ballclub.
Beyond the game preview, the news wire was silent. For a team that has seen its share of movement this season, August 5th was a day of stability. There were no new player transactions, injury updates, or farm system promotions. The roster remains as it was, with Zack Gelof still on the 60-day IL and prospects like Denzel Clarke and Colby Thomas continuing their development. This calm allows the team to focus solely on the task at hand: winning tonight's game.
The lack of activity across the board—from trades to social media—can be interpreted in a few ways. It could be the front office showing faith in the current group to work through its struggles, or simply the calm before a new wave of late-season adjustments. For the players in the clubhouse, however, it means one thing: the solutions must come from within. There are no immediate reinforcements coming or major shakeups pending. The group that takes the field tonight is the group tasked with turning things around.
With no distractions off the field, the focus is crystal clear. Tonight's game against the Nationals isn't just another box to check on the schedule; it's an opportunity. It's a chance for Luis Severino to right his season's narrative and, more importantly, for the A's to find a spark and build some much-needed momentum. All eyes will be on the Coliseum tonight.
