Oakland at Chicago

Oakland is a long way from home playing its fourth straight road game. The offense is dreadful, ranked last in runs scored and slugging, plus 27th in on-base percentage. And the pitching is, well, just as dreadful, last in ERA (5.74), WHIP, and in the pen (5.41 ERA). Batters are hitting .283 off starter Paul Blackburn. Oakland is 24-66 versus a righty starter, 37-90 as an underdog, and 9-43 in day games. Chicago plays its seventh consecutive home contest after a 6-2 victory over Oakland yesterday. Mike Clevinger (3.47 ERA) is on the mound with a 2.63 ERA at home this season, so back home field. Play Chicago.