This looks like a good spot to back the Oakland Athletics as they seek to bounce back from a pair of losses to San Francisco over the weekend. They're 20-6 in their last 26 games following a loss, and right-hander Homer Bailey (11-8, 5.06 ERA) has been solid over his last two outings with only one run allowed while covering 12 2/3 innings of work. As a former Royal, he should be well up for this game.

As for KC starter Brad Keller (7-13, 3.95 ERA), the 24-year-old right-hander has lost his last four decisions. Royals manager Ned Yost has said they will be limiting Keller's pitches and innings through the remainder of the season, and then he'll hand over the ball to one of the worst bullpens in baseball.

The A's are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings at Kauffman Stadium.

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