Chicago at Oakland

The Oakland A's have done a better job than any other franchise in baseball in getting more out of less. Jesse Chavez gives them a chance to win when he takes the ball as he has put together a 2.56 ERA on the season. Chavez is 2-1 with a 3.05 ERA in nine career appearances (one start) against the White Sox, so he certainly has fared well against the Sox. Chicago goes with John Danks, and that is not good news as the Pale Hose are just 21-38 in his last 59 starts where the opponent has averaged five runs per contest, and that is just 9-22 in his last 31 starts on the road. Overall, Chicago is just 10-25 in its last 35 on the road. Oakland is 9-1 in Chavez' last 10 starts vs. a team that allowed 5+ runs in their previous contest. Back the home team Oakland in this one.