The A's are getting better - now that they are getting some healthy play and out of their poor hitting slump. Oakland's Jed Lowrie has been providing more gap hitting and patience at the plate this last week with a .320 avg - which is nothing to take lightly for the pitching of Seattle.

Seattle has a poor rotation, bottom line. With only 2 guys who have been pitching even close to upper quality. Gallardo has not been one of those upper guys on the mound for them. The Seattle guys are currently ranked 15th in ERA - and that is with Gallardo pitching his 4th time vs the A's this season. This game is time for Oakland to put some distance between the true bottom dwellers and them, for respect.

Oakland wins this one on Winsday afternoon.