Tampa Bay at Oakland

The Oakland A's have been a hot team and playing over their head. There are certainly signs that things are starting to change, as they are just 3-3 in their last six games. More importantly the A's have allowed 37 runs in those six games, or more than 6 per contest while the offense was shutout here last night. Tampa Bay has won their last two series, and the pitching has been outstanding, recording three shutouts in the last four games. Overall, the Rays’ staff has allowed a stingy 22 runs in their last 12 games, or less than 2 per contest. The pitching has allowed them to win on the road to low totals, now 6-1 with a total of 7 to 8.5 in their last seven on the road. Play this one on Tampa Bay.