Comcast’s NBC Sports Bay Area Set to Broadcast Giants-Angels Opener

The San Francisco Giants are set to host the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Oracle Park to kick off a three-game interleague series. The matchup will be carried regionally by NBC Sports Bay Area, a property of Comcast Corporation.

On the mound, San Francisco will send right-hander Logan Webb to the hill. Webb holds a 3.87 ERA and 3.54 FIP heading into the contest, having accumulated 85 strikeouts against 27 walks over 107 innings pitched. In his previous outing, a 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners, the righty tossed six and two-thirds innings, surrendering three runs on two hits while striking out five.

The Angels will counter with right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who is looking to bounce back from a difficult stretch. Rodriguez enters the game with an 8.23 ERA and 5.22 FIP, recording 27 strikeouts and 17 walks in 35 innings. His last start resulted in a 7-0 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Tigers, where he allowed six runs on seven hits over four innings.

The broadcast is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. PT, with coverage available on NBC Sports Bay Area and KNTV. Radio coverage will be provided by KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM and KSFN 1510 AM. Comcast Corporation, the parent company of the regional sports network, saw its stock price reach $22.30 on Tuesday, reflecting a 1.11% increase from the previous close. The company currently maintains a market capitalization of approximately $84.95 billion.

What to watch

• Logan Webb’s ability to limit walks against an Angels offense.
• Grayson Rodriguez’s efforts to lower his ERA after recent struggles.
• Viewership figures for the regional broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area.

Source: original release