Kluber is coming off a no decision against the Tigers on Sunday, where he went five innings and allowed one run on three hits with eight strikeouts. Since June 1, Kluber has gone 4-1 with a 1.29 ERA and 82 strikeouts in eight starts (56 innings).
Blackburn was steady in his first career road start, allowing one run on eight hits in 7 2/3 innings in the A's 7-4 win over the Mariners. The rookie right-hander didn't strike out a single batter in his first Major League win.