The Oakland Athletics get overshadowed by the Houston Astros but keep an eye on this team. They are really good. Tonight the A’s open a 3-game set at home against the Chicago White Sox. Mike Fiers has been spectacular and he will take the bump tonight for Oakland. Fiers is 8-3, with a 3.87 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP. Over his last 3, Fiers’ numbers get even better, with a record of 1-0, an ERA of only 1.45 and a 1.02 WHIP. Iván Nova will get the nod for Chicago. Nova sits at 4-7, with an elevated ERA of 5.58, a 1.53 WHIP, and the White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. This is a good spot to take Oakland. They are 5-1 in Fiers’ last 6 starts and have won 7 of the last 9 against the boys from the south side.
TONIGHT’S PICK: OAKLAND ATHLETICS