The Athletics have lost four of five games, which began with Jeffrey Springs this past Friday taking a loss against the Texas Rangers. Springs did not record a win in five August starts, but expect the Athletics to get off to a good start at the plate. Matthew Liberatore has given up three runs or more in four straight starts, and is coming off allowing his most hits in eight outings. Take the Athletics.
St. Louis faces lefty Jeffrey Springs who owns a 3.66 road ERA and has pitched his best on the road this season but the Cardinals are hitting .301 with a .804 OPS against lefties at home over the last month. However, Springs is in a lot better form than the than Matthew Liberatore whoтАЩs allowed three earn runs or more in each of his last four starts. The AтАЩs have been the second-best offensive teams in the majors over the last two months against lefties on the road, hitting .282 with a .853 OPS. The AтАЩs are also the 3rd most profitable teams on the road this season behind the Brewers and Marlins.
Ginn (8-8) took the loss against the Astros on Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts over five innings.
Dobbins was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies with right forearm tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Mathews will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Saturday's game in Philadelphia, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
The Cardinals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
The Cardinals placed Pallante on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
The Athletics placed Wilson (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Friday.
The Athletics transferred Kurtz (thumb) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
The Athletics recalled Morris from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
The Athletics optioned Rashi to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
The Athletics selected Stefanic's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
