Oakland at Baltimore

There is a real dog fight in the AL for playoffs spots with Oakland, and Baltimore both deep in the fight. Oakland is up three games in the standings on the Orioles, but the Birds have three games on the A's in terms of venue, as Baltimore has been three games better at home than the A's have been on the road. Oakland has not been a good team for quite some time as they are under .500 over their last 35 games at 17-18. Oakland has been good at taking care of business and not letting down as a favorite. But, they have been over-matched lately when they have had to take on a team in a better position to win the game, as they are 1-8 in their last nine in the role of an underdog. Overall the A's have just a 1-5 record in Straily's last six starts. The O's have played crisp off a day of rest where they are 28-11 in their last 39. Play this one on Baltimore.