The Oakland A’s are back on the road, after a disappointing end to their recent homestand. They began Tuesday at 2.5 games out of the Second Wild Card, and now they get another chance against a sub-.500 opponent in the Kansas City Royals.
The A’s have their hottest pitcher on the mound in Frankie Montas. The right-hander has been quality in 10 of his last 11 starts, going back to early July, with a 2.18 ERA and 2.35 FIP during that span. He faced the Royals in June and tossed 6u2153 innings while allowing three runs (two earned).