Oakland at Minnesota

Oakland has lost six in a row and plays its fifth consecutive road contest. The offense is 27th in runs scored, 20th in on-base percentage, 20th in slugging, and 25th in steals. The Athletics are 50-119 versus righty starters and 22-66 against teams with bullpen WHIPs of 1.250 or better. The bullpen is 14th in WHIP and the team is 68-152 as an underdog, including 6-23 as a dog of +125 to +175. Minnesota has won four of five and plays its fifth straight home game. The offense is 10th in runs scored with a bullpen that is 11th in WHIP. Simeon Woods Richardson (2.84 ERA) gets the start and sports a 2.25 ERA at home. With the Twins 22-7 against losing teams, back home field. Play Minnesota as a Max Play.