Put two hot offenses against two vulnerable starting pitchers and weak bullpens and reaching double-digits shouldn't be a problem.

The A's are averaging 5.8 runs in their last five games. The Angels have been even better averaging 7.4 runs during their last five games.

I had high hopes at the start of the season for A's starter Jharel Cotton. Those hopes certainly have been misplaced. Cotton has been injured and ineffective this year. He has a 5.49 ERA and didn't look good in his first start off the DL. He gave up five run on five hits - including two homers - and five walks in only 3 2/3 innings against the Twins this past Sunday.

Cotton is 0-2 versus the Angels this season giving up 12 runs in 9 1/3 innings.

Scribner has made just two big league appearances, both in relief. He had a 4.16 ERA in Triple A this season. Not much is expected from him here.

The offenses will be helped, too, by a slight breeze blowing out.