Today’s match-up is a battle of the “also-rans”, with a pair of poor offenses facing off. KC won the opener and are 5-5 L10. The A’s have won just 2 of 10 games, scoring 2 runs or less in 5 of those. The A’s start largely untested left-hander Koenig today. With just two appearances to date, he has a very ugly ERA of 11.25, with lots of the wrong stuff given up in just 8 innings total.

He faces Brady Singer, who pitched very well in May with just 3 ER over 3 starts. He has been less impressive in June. After one very poor outing, he rebounded somewhat in his last 2 starts, allowing 5 runs in 10 innings.

The Royals have been hitting better lately, especially vs. left-handers. The A’s are struggling in all categories lately, especially offense and relief pitching. Singer has had some quality starts this year, and faces a very weak lineup. Koenig has yet to prove himself, and will get no support from the pen. Take the better team, the Royals, to win.