AL Game of the Month

Oakland has lost six straight and yes all angles confirm slumping teams not getting a large number are a big go-against. Actually even if they are big underdogs, still bet against them. Baltimore has won three straight. Tilllman is 1-0 with a 2.16 ERA in four outings vs. Oakland. In six of his last seven starts, he has given up two or fewer earned runs. In their last five games Baltimore has a .111 edge in slugging. It is .098 last 10.

Athletics are 19-40 in their last 59 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 25-10 in their last 35 vs. a team with a losing record. They are 70-33 last 103 home games.