The set-up: This inter-league series features a couple of interesting match-ups on the mound, and this is definitely one of them in my opinion. That said however, for a number of different reasons I think this one favors the home side. The Dodgers go with Rich Hill, while the A's go with Sean Manea.

The pitchers: Hill is so far 4-4 with a 3.63 ERA. He most recently gave up two runs off six hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings in a victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday. Hill has been pretty good since returning from the DL in mid-June, but note that he's still just 3-4 with a 4.22 ERA in all "night" games.

Manaea is so far 10-7 with a 3.38 ERA. He most recently gave up one run off five hits with two walks over six innings while striking out five in a win over Toronto on Wednesday. It was his third quality effort out of his last four tries and he now has a 21:6 K/BB over his last 34.2 frames of work.

The pick: Hill has looked better of late, but I think he'll struggle in this difficult venue. Manaea is putting together his best season of his career and I look for him to carry that momentum over in friendly confines. Play on Oakland.