The A's and Guardians have played each other five times this season and four of those games were decided by one run. Neither team hits lefties especially well, and we will see a pair of young southpaws meeting up in Cleveland today. Sears is off a bit of a rougher start but has otherwise been very solid for the A's through May and June. In his last seven starts he has allowed more than two runs just the once while averaging over five innings a start. Cleveland's left hander Logan Allen started his rookie season very well but has struggled badly in his last two starts. His June ERA is an unimpressive 7.29. The bullpen was a weak spot for the A's but has been much better of late. The Guardians have very reliable relief pitching.

The A's have lost seven in a row, but six of those again have been by one run. They have not been quite the pushovers they were for much of the season. Sears is likely the A's best chance for an outright win, and Allen's recent starts have been a concern. I am wagering on Oakland to at least keep this game close, although a victory would not surprise me. Take the A's +1 1/2.