Oakland at New York

This is a tough situational spot for Oakland, 3,000 miles from home and playing its third straight road game. Oakland is 13-27 on the road, 2-10 against National League teams, and looks road weary after losing four of five, including blowing a 5-0 lead yesterday in a 6-5 defeat. Athletics' starter Daniel Gossett (1-5, 5.79 ERA) has allowed 10 homers in 37+ innings and has a 6.75 road ERA. The Athletics are on a 17-36 run on the road, as well as 9-25 in interleague games. Oakland's offense is #22 in runs scored and #24 in on-base percentage. The New York Mets are on a 9-4 run at home and are 10-5 all time against the Athletics. The Mets are also 63-34 against AL teams scoring 4.4 or less runs per game. Play the New York Mets.