Here is a Dawg offering with a very good chance of success. It is the A’s Blackburn vs the Guardians’ McKenzie in Cleveland today. Blackburn’s fine and somewhat unexpected start has been marred by 2 subpar outings. In his last two starts, he has given up 8 runs over 10+ innings. McKenzie has pitched for excellent length this season and has been very effective, with opposing batters hitting just .170 against him. His last start was his worst; he gave up 3 HR, and the long ball has been his only issue this year. Considering the A’s offense, I expect McKenzie will have a strong start today.

Just how bad is the A’s offense? They are in last place for the season with a .210 BA and a .599 OPS., and are even worse against right-handers and in their last ten games.

Meanwhile the Guardians are on a blistering 8-2 run, with a hot offense and a very fine bullpen over their last 10 games. Guardians could win big today. Take the Guardians on the run line today, at – 1 ½.