Texas Rangers (Dunning) vs Oakland A’s (Manaea)

The A’s struggled mightily on their last road trip. They are 4-6 in their last ten games and have split the first two game of a home series with Texas. The A’s need to win this series to stay within reach of the Astros for 1st place in the division.

Sean Manaea is on the hill for the A’s. He pitched very well in June, with an ERA of1.13, giving up only four runs and one home run for the month. He is also 4-1 in home games for the season.

Facing Manaea is Dane Dunning, who is 1-2 in June and hasn’t lasted more than5 innings in his last 6 starts. He has been very poor (0-4, 7.45 ERA) in away games this season.

Neither builpen has been effective of late, but the A’s will likely see more of Texas's pen against Dunning.

The wager

I believe Manaea will build on Bassit’s fine start on Wednesday. Take the A’s (-1 ½).