The A's picked the wrong weekend to run into a suddenly-revived Texas, which swept the three-game set in Sacto. The Rangers also might have caught a break as they didn't have to face A's rookie ace Luis Morales, the Cuban import who has spun a 1.04 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in five appearances, with four of those being wins for the Athletics. Included was seven innings of two-hit, shutout ball vs. the Tigers last Wednesday in Sacto. Meanwhile, Sonny Gray has pitched erratically for the Cards, who have played themselves out of NL wild card contention with indifferent form since the All-Star break (17-24). Play A's on Money Line

While Sonny Gray has been solid overall, he's been prone to giving up home runs—allowing 20 this season, with 14 of those coming against right-handed hitters. Brent Rooker has hit 22 of his 27 HRs this season against RHPs. We set Rooker's line at +330 to homer, making +450 a strong value play.