JP Sears, Athletics look to avoid sweep against Dodgers

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty ImagesThe Oakland Athletics will wrap up a long road trip Thursday when they end a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The A’s have lost three-straight games and have been outscored 17-4 over the first two games of the series. JP Sears will get the start Thursday for the A’s while the Dodgers will go with lefty Julio Urias.

Sears has put together a good season and will be looking to finish strong. He is coming off of a good start where he allowed four hits, one run and struck out five over five innings in Colorado. Thursday will be his first career appearance against the Dodgers. Sears has pitched to a 3.84 ERA and a 4.67 FIP in 65 2/3 innings on…