Oakland at Boston

The Oakland A's really took one on the chin yesterday, allowing the Yankees three grand-slams and 22 runs. That has pretty much wiped out a bullpen that has been overworked to begin with. The Red Sox can win games in a lot of ways, especially at home as they have a deep, powerful lineup, and a back end of a bullpen where Bard and Papelbon await. Gio Gonzalez has allowed 25 runs in his last 35 innings - not the situation you like to see going against the best hitting team in baseball. The A's show just 23-49 in their last 72 as a road dog. Behind Gonzalez, they are a woeful 2-10 in his last 12 starts as a dog from +110 to +150. The Red Sox are 39-18 at home in Wakefield's last 57 home starts, showing value on the chalk. Boston is my play for Game of the Month.