Oakland does not appear have Yoenis Cespedes in the lineup for its attempt at a third consecutive win Saturday.
Before facing Toronto, the A's (58-48) appeared to be cooling off from an 18-3 stretch. They had lost three of four and dropped back-to-back games for the first time in a little more than a month.
Oakland kept its skid brief with a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays (51-55) on Thursday, then won 5-4 in 15 innings Friday. The latest victory came despite closer Ryan Cook giving up a tying three-run homer to Jeff Mathis with two outs in the ninth, his third blown save in less than a week.
Jemile Weeks scored the winning run following his third hit of the night, a triple, and sent Toronto to a sixth consecutive loss.
Romero fared a little better in his most recent outing Monday in Seattle, allowing four runs over six innings in a 4-1 defeat. He gave up one run over his final four frames.
Romero surely won't mind if he doesn't have to face Cespedes, who is batting .432 with five homers and 19 RBIs over his past 21 games but left Friday's win after spraining his right wrist. His status for the rest of the series is uncertain.
Cespedes has hit .375 with four walks and five RBIs in the season series with the Blue Jays, helping Oakland win four of five. He had an RBI double off Romero in last month's 16-0 win in Toronto.
A.J. Griffin (3-0, 2.51) was the winning pitcher in that game, striking out a career-best nine over six innings, and will oppose Romero again.
The A's have won six of the rookie right-hander's seven starts. Griffin gave up three runs and five hits over seven innings Monday in another 15-inning victory, 4-3 over Tampa Bay.
Oakland has won 10 consecutive one-run games.
Toronto also could be short-handed in this game after Brett Lawrie left in the first inning Friday with tightness in his rib cage.
Brandon Inge, owner of a 13-game hitting streak, is 1 for 10 in his career against Romero.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Blue Jays are 16-35 in their last 51 games as a road underdog.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 games as an underdog.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Blue Jays are 0-6 in their last 6 overall.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Romeros last 7 starts as a road underdog.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Romeros last 4 road starts.
Blue Jays are 0-6 in Romeros last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in Romeros last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Romeros last 4 starts as a road underdog of +151 to +200.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in Romeros last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 0-7 in Romeros last 7 starts.
Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Athletics are 15-5 in their last 20 games following a win.
Athletics are 21-7 in their last 28 home games.
Athletics are 5-0 in Griffins last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.Athletics are 4-0 in Griffins last 4 starts vs. American League East.
Athletics are 4-0 in Griffins last 4 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Athletics are 4-0 in Griffins last 4 home starts.
Athletics are 5-0 in Griffins last 5 starts.
If you're not a fan of Griffin and a hater of Romero by now...we may need to have a talk.
Romero last 3 starts 11.48 ERA and 2.551 WHIP
Griffin last 3 starts 2.37 ERA and 1.000 WHIP
Again, the proof is in the pudding. Griffin has been great - Romero continues to disappoint. Oakland has done well at home this season and i believe they will again today. Going with 2 plays on this game. No way i play the ML at -168 or even -175. Going with a 1H play and the RL. I have a little more on the 1H play as it seems to be the most likely win with Romero pitching. Good Luck
1H OAK ATHLETICS -½-125
OAK ATHLETICS -1½+125
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