The 8-2 A’s swept the Astros and knocked off the White Sox in their road opener on Friday. What is most surprising is how well the A's are hitting in the last week, 3rd in the league with an .841 OPS and 13 homeruns. The White Sox can more than match the A’s for average but not for power lately.

Runs might be a little tougher to come by for the A's with 36 year old Cueto on the mound. He is enjoying one of his better seasons, is 4-1, 2.89 ERA over his last 7 starts, and has averaged 7 innings per appearance in his last three starts.

He faces The A’s Blackburn, who started the year well but lost his way lately and is 1-4 in his last 7 starts with an ERA over 8.00. His last start was his very worst, allowing 10 runs over 4+ innings.

I like the White Sox to bounce back on Saturday. Blackburn’s track record before this season is not enviable, and he may be reverting to form. The White Sox should get their hacks in against him. Cueto is a solid bet, and the Sox’ bullpen owe him one after blowing a good outing last time out. Take the Sox to win. 9*