To say it hasn't been pretty of later is an understatement. Swept by the Angels in Anaheim. Swept by the Mariners in Seattle. The bottom line is that the Athletics are due a win. And today may just be that day.
If the bats remain hot and healthy the way they have been, there is not problem with pitchers getting offensive support. In the final series game against the Angels last week, the Oakland Athletics collectively scored 8 runs on 11 hits. Extra base hits were plentiful: Doubles by Joyce and Maxwell; home runs by Olson and Maxwell.