Oakland has won its last five home games. After sweeping the Dodgers at home, the A's now host the Rays, who have lost 19 of their last 26 road contests.




Tampa Bay starter Drew Smyly is trying to shake the rust off after being out with a torn labrum for much of the season. He's allowed five runs in 16 2/3 innings this season. He has not fared well historically at the Oakland Coliseum where's 0-2 with a 7.11 ERA in three appearances. All together, Smyly has faced Oakland five times and has a 9.95 ERA.




Oakland starter, righty Chris Bassitt, has been outstanding since emerging on the big league scene posting a 2.34 ERA while holding foes to a .200 batting average. In seven home games, including five starts, Bassitt has recorded a 1.91 ERA.




The Rays have dropped 23 of their last 34 games against right-handed starters.