The Orioles have lost 24 fewer games than the A's, who have the second-worst record in the American League. But you wouldn't have guessed that judging by yesterday's game where the A's walloped the Orioles, 19-8.

Look for Baltimore to avenge that embarrassment today. The Orioles have just the pitcher to do that - Grayson Rodriguez. He's 10-3 with a 3.45 ERA. Rodriguez has won five of his last six road starts, including defeating the Mariners, Rays and Astros. Oh, yes, Rodriguez also is 4-0 with a 2.03 ERA in day games this season.

The Orioles are familiar with A's rookie starter Mitch Spence. They got a look at him in an April 26 game. Spence is going to have problems handling a Baltimore attack that ranks No. 1 in runs, homers and OPS.