What is phillies vs athletics?

The Philadelphia Phillies and Oakland Athletics are both professional baseball teams in Major League Baseball (MLB).

The Phillies are based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and were established in 1883. They are a member of the National League (NL) East division and play their home games at Citizens Bank Park. The team has won two World Series championships (in 1980 and 2008) and seven NL pennants.

The Athletics, commonly known as the A's, are based in Oakland, California and were established in 1901. They are a member of the American League (AL) West division and play their home games at RingCentral Coliseum. The team has won a total of nine World Series championships (the third highest in MLB history) and 15 AL pennants.

The two teams have faced each other in interleague play as they are in different leagues. As of the 2021 MLB season, the Phillies and Athletics have played against each other a total of 19 times, with the Phillies winning 11 of those matchups.