With last night’s 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels, the Oakland Athletics have now won 6 straight against their AL West rival, outscoring them during that span, 36-14. That’s dominance. Tonight they will play the second game of their 4-game set at Angel Stadium. The A’s are expected to send Chris Bassitt to the hill, who has been dominant all year. He is 10-3 with a 3.46 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP, and won both his turns this year against the Halos. Bassitt is 5-3 lifetime against Los Angeles with a 3.88 ERA. Lefty Patrick Sandoval is expected to get the nod for LA. He is upside down on the season, at 3-4, with a respectable 3.52 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP, but the Athletics have feasted on the road against left-handed starters, going 46-19 in their last 65.
TONIGHT’S PICK: OAKLAND ATHLETICS