Neither starting pitcher is in good form although both teams have been playing well lately.

I just believe it's worth it to get involved with the Rays, the superior team who also have the veteran starter going.

Oakland is in full rebuilt mode. The A's just got considerably weaker in their bullpen dealing Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson to the Nationals for struggling reliever Blake Treinen and minor league prospects.

Tampa Bay starter Jake Odorizzi has a 4.63 ERA and is prone to the long ball. He'll be helped here pitching in the spacious Oakland Coliseum.

A's rookie starter Daniel Gossett has a 6.23 ERA. He's 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA when pitching at home. Gossett also is 0-2 with an 8.16 ERA in his last three starts.