The Athletics have cratered, losing 10 of their last 11. They’ve scored two runs or less in four of their last five games. The last two weeks, their team OPS is .551 vs. right-handers, and .518 on the road. That’s makes it a good spot for White Sox starter Sean Burke. In his last four starts, he’s given up five total runs over 25 innings. Three of those runs came on solo homers. The A’s have two home runs off right-handers over their last 99 at-bats. The White Sox bats were non-existent in Boston, scoring just two runs in a three-game sweep. If they can’t bounce back at home against Jacob Lopez (8.07 ERA last seven starts), that’s trouble.
Vargas went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored and two walks Sunday against the Guardians.
Doyle went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Guardians.
Montgomery went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Guardians.
Richards secured the save against the Guardians on Sunday, allowing one run on no hits and two walks in the ninth inning.
Martin took a no-decision against the Guardians on Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk in one inning. He struck out one.
The Athletics claimed Rashi off waivers from the Twins on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Harris earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.
Ginn did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox, allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts over six innings.
The Athletics claimed Rashi off waivers on Sunday.
Grichuk will start in left field and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Guardians.
