Yes, the A's have started to turn things around, but I'm backing the Rays to even out the series here. There's not much to complain about Paul Blackburn, who has been great in two of his three starts this season. However, the Rays' Taj Bradley has a 1.71 ERA on the road, and he's been great against left-handed batters, so he should fare well against this lefty-heavy A's lineup today. The Rays put an end to the A's seven-game win streak yesterday, and I don't think Tampa lets this one get away.

Rays rookie Taj Bradley is set up for success against an Oakland team that ranks 29th in OPS (.652) versus right-handed pitching. I like Tampa Bay to get the split of this four-game series and hit well versus Paul Blackburn, who is making just his fourth start this season. Tampa Bay leads MLB in OPS (.791) against right-handers.