San Francisco at Oakland

The Giants have been playing their best baseball of the season. After a day of rest, they will open a brief two-game series in Oakland. The Giants have reached the .500 mark by winning 12 of their last 16 games. The Giant's pitching has been the difference as they have held 13 of their last 19 opponents to four or fewer runs, and three were shutouts. They enter this series, winning four of their last five on the road. This is a local rivalry with the two teams separated by the Golden Gate Bridge. The Giants have had their way with the A's as they are 11-6 in the last 17 meetings and have been winners in Oakland in 4 of the last 5 meetings. Make the play on San Francisco.