T.M. Selection: Oakland A's +1.5

I like the Oakland Athletics to win the game against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. These two teams will meet for a fifth time this season in a big series for Seattle. The Mariners, who are trying extremely hard to get the best wildcard spot in the American League, have been struggling a bit as of late. They sit at 81-65, which would clinch them a spot, but not the spot they are hoping for. Luis Castillo (7-5, 2.68 ERA) will take the mound here in this matchup against Oakland. He's been really strong all season, but struggled a bit against the A's in his only meeting against them last month. In 5 innings, he gave up 8 hits and allowed 4 earned runs in a 5-3 loss. That happened to be against JP Sears (5-2, 3.90 ERA,) who will get the start as well in this game. Sears also pitched 5 innings in that outing, but only gave up 1 ER in the win. Today, the A's look to build off what they were able to accomplish against Seattle in their last series and steal one at home on Tuesday. Give me Sears +1.5 runs in this one.

T.M. Prediction: 4-2 A's