Oakland at New York

New York has won four of six after its 7-2 win over the Athletics on Monday night as Aaron Hicks broke out of a slump with a two-run homer. Oakland fell to 8-28, which is the worst record in the major leagues, and Drew Rucinski will start for the Athletics tonight. He has allowed 10 runs on 15 hits in only 9 1/3 innings this season. Clarke Schmidt has been shaky for the Yankees, but he did get through 4 1/3 innings against Cleveland and gave up two runs on six hits in a game New York won 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday. The Bronx Bombers have won six of the past eight meetings and 13 of 16 meetings at Yankee Stadium. Oakland has lost 43 of 62 on the road and 49 of 68 overall dating to last season. The Athletics also have the worst bullpen in the majors with a 6.70 ERA and 1.74 WHIP with only four saves. Take the Yankees - Max Play.