1* Free Play Oakland A's.

I think that the visitors are worth a second look in this spot. The A's hand the ball to Scott Kazmir (3-4, 2.79 ERA) who is coming off a gem vs. the Rangers on Thursday, giving up one hit over eight frames, while striking out six in the 7-0 victory. Kazmir has excelled in this spot as well this season, posting a 1.99 ERA in all "day" games thus far. The home side counters with confirmed "gas-can" Andrew Cashner (2-8, 4.16 ERA) who is trending in the opposite direction, he gave up four runs on seven hits in a setback to the Braves on Thursday. And unfortunately for Cashner fans, this is a spot in which he's struggled in all season, 0-5 with a 3.52 ERA at home and just 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA in all "day" games. Recent performance always plays a part in my MLB handicapping process, consider a second look at the ATHLETICS in this matchup.

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