Oakland at Kansas City

Oakland has a winning road record with a Top 10 offense in runs scored. The Athletics hammered out 16 hits in a 16-0 rout to begin the series, improving to 7-1 in their last eight road games. Athletics starter Trevor Cahill (2.25 ERA) has been on his game with a 41-9 strikeout to walk ratio in 44 innings, and opponents are hitting just .194 off him. Oakland is 17-4 against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30, as well as 9-3 when Cahill faces a losing team. Kansas City is 9-20 at home, #23 in runs scored, and #24 in slugging. 35-year old Royals starter Jason Hammel (5.23 ERA) is winless at home where batters are hitting .317 off him. The Royals are 7-20 against winning teams, plus 5-16 at home versus a right-handed starter. Also, the Athletics are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings. Play Oakland.