Kansas City at Oakland

Kansas City is a long way from home playing its fourth consecutive road contest. They're on a 4-11 slide with an offense that is 27th in runs scored, 28th in on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging. The pitching is even worse, 28th in ERA (5.17), 26th in WHIP, and 27th in the bullpen (5.20 ERA). They have the second-worst road record (17-46) in the majors and are 36-76 as an underdog, plus 12-41 after two or more straight road games. Oakland plays its fourth straight home game. Starter Paul Blackburn has a 3.89 ERA at home this season and the A's have won four of his last five starts overall. With Oakland 66-48 against teams that have a bullpen ERA of 4.20 or worse, back home field. Play Oakland.