Jeff Samardzija has a team record of 10-21 (-16.2 units). Obviously his trade was the demarcation point where the Athletics decided to go all-in with pitching and defense. They are 1-6 with Samardzija (-9.3 units). Cal was won three straight with C.J. Wilson ERA and WHIP of 2.45 and 1.200.

The Angels are 81-42 (+29.6 units) off game as favorite. Oakland has lost 11-of-17 at home, but it is (-12.2 units) and 5-11 at home off a game as favorite for (-13.2 units). Overall they are -24.1 units since June 9. The Angels meanwhile are 244-186 on the road since 2004 off game as favorites (+40.4 units).

In their last five games the Angles has a slugging percentage edge of .364 to .294. Their last 10 games it is .384 to .289. Anaheim is 40-17 off a loss. Oakland is 8-20 off a win.