The A's are the worst team in the American League. Things aren't going to get any better for Oakland in this matchup pitting Cole Irvin against Shohei Ohtani.

Irvin is coming up to his career high in innings set to make his 29th start. The workload could be taking a toll. Irvin has an 8.49 ERA in four starts this month. He's also 0-3 against the Angels this season. The Angels are batting .303 against him.

Ohtani is making another strong MVP bid. Not only does he have 34 homers and 93 RBI's, but he's 14-8 on the mound with a 2.47 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and has a 203-to-42 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Unlike Irvin, Ohtani is having a strong September with a 1.44 ERA and three straight victories.