It is a battle of the also-rans as the A's meet the Royals at home. The Royals have stepped it up in the bats department, hitting lefties especially well (.294 BA L10). A's bats are not thriving, nor is the bullpen. Friday's starters have both had some success but both are wild! Keller in spite of equal parts K's and walks, still has an ERA of 3.56, and is off a fine start. A's lefty Muller (6.28 ERA) does have a couple of solid starts, including his last one, mixed in with some very poor ones. The Royals bullpen has been at least fair lately. Not so the A's. The A's are just 2-8, and have been struggling vs right handers (.190 BA L10).

Look for KC to flaunt their recently found offense again, and win Friday's game at home.