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MLB : ATS Matchup
Saturday 5/23/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
OAKLAND  GRAVEMAN )
 
TAMPA BAY  KARNS )
+1.5  -145

-1.5  +125
+150

-160

7.5un
 
5
Final
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OAKLAND (14 - 30) at TAMPA BAY (24 - 19)
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Saturday, 5/23/2015 4:10 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. NATE KARNS (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
969OAKLAND+125Ov 7.5,-120+155Ov 7.5,+105
970TAMPA BAY-135Un 7.5,+100-165Un 7.5,-125
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
OAKLAND - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games14-30-21.628-134.20.2550.3150.3910.7064.60.2420.3080.3730.681
Road Games9-16-7.912-103.70.2470.3020.3820.6844.60.2520.3250.4060.731
vs Right-handed Starters13-21-11.522-94.50.2590.3140.4060.7204.40.2350.3020.3760.678
Past 7 Games1-6-6.32-42.10.2260.2980.3210.6194.60.2810.3440.4500.794
Dome Games0-2-20-11.00.2210.2840.2940.5784.00.2920.3330.5380.872
Day Games1-13-14.88-43.40.2350.3080.3460.6535.50.2330.3070.3710.678
OAKLAND - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.20.2550.3154415493957111390.3911761362982631938463524
Road Games3.70.2470.30225871215362260.38287691872218019231916
Righty Starters4.50.2590.314341191308588340.406146962282222932323020
OAKLAND - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games5.091.372132.7807513019521273-125838.5%
Road Games5.631.45070.44544711131723-45455.6%

TAMPA BAY - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games24-19+4.417-254.00.2450.3080.3930.7013.40.2190.2820.3460.628
Home Games13-9+2.811-104.20.2510.3140.4140.7283.30.2190.2840.3510.635
vs Right-handed Starters19-13+5.913-193.90.2420.3020.3810.6833.20.2070.2740.3300.604
Past 7 Games4-3+0.53-34.40.2860.3190.4520.7712.70.2240.2850.3270.612
Dome Games14-10+2.511-123.90.2420.3030.3950.6983.20.2160.2800.3430.623
Day Games5-5-0.55-54.10.2690.3180.4180.7363.40.2240.2860.3490.635
TAMPA BAY - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.00.2450.308431431351719410.3931651293442528230162329
Home Games4.20.2510.31422696175293260.4148764178131271771117
Righty Starters3.90.2420.302321077261577260.381121922571620920121623
TAMPA BAY - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.071.146146.7525011214561458-619290.5%
Home Games2.430.95377.7212149725856-210190.9%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
OAKLAND - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/9/2015HAHN(R)@ SEATTLEHAPP(L)2-7L1257.5 evO1012410121
5/10/2015CHAVEZ(R)@ SEATTLEHERNANDEZ(R)3-4L1507 unP641560
5/11/2015KAZMIR(L)BOSTONPORCELLO(R)4-5L-1207.5 unO131111090
5/12/2015POMERANZ(L)BOSTONMASTERSON(R)9-2W-1208 unO1271410
5/13/2015GRAY(R)BOSTONMILEY(L)0-2L-1407 ovU591660
5/15/2015HAHN(R)CHI WHITE SOXRODON(L)6-7L-1257 evO12131951
5/16/2015CHAVEZ(R)CHI WHITE SOXDANKS(L)3-4L-1607.5 unU7611390
5/17/2015KAZMIR(L)CHI WHITE SOXSAMARDZIJA(R)3-7L-1357.5 unO8641080
5/18/2015POMERANZ(L)@ HOUSTONMCCULLERS(R)2-1W1058.5 unU681270
5/19/2015GRAY(R)@ HOUSTONHERNANDEZ(R)4-6L-1358.5 unO10601170
5/20/2015HAHN(R)@ HOUSTONKEUCHEL(L)1-6L1457.5 unU71011071
5/21/2015CHAVEZ(R)@ TAMPA BAYCOLOME(R)0-3L-1057.5 unU671760
5/22/2015KAZMIR(L)@ TAMPA BAYARCHER(R)2-5L1207 unP91211280
5/23/2015GRAVEMAN(R)@ TAMPA BAYKARNS(R) 
5/24/2015GRAY(R)@ TAMPA BAYRAMIREZ(L) 
5/25/2015HAHN(R)DETROITGREENE(R) 
5/26/2015CHAVEZ(R)DETROITPRICE(L) 
5/27/2015KAZMIR(L)DETROITSIMON(R) 
5/28/2015GRAVEMAN(R)NY YANKEESSABATHIA(L) 
5/29/2015 NY YANKEES  
5/30/2015 NY YANKEES  

TAMPA BAY - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/9/2015ANDRIESE(R)TEXASDETWILER(L)7-2W-1358 unO10618110
5/10/2015ODORIZZI(R)TEXASRODRIGUEZ(L)1-2L-1607 ovU560890
5/11/2015COLOME(R)NY YANKEESSABATHIA(L)5-11L-1057.5 unO7301442
5/12/2015ARCHER(R)NY YANKEESEOVALDI(R)4-2W-1257 unU640860
5/13/2015KARNS(R)NY YANKEESWARREN(R)3-2W+1007.5 unU73110100
5/14/2015RAMIREZ(L)NY YANKEESWHITLEY(R)6-1W+1207.5 ovU1060551
5/15/2015ODORIZZI(R)@ MINNESOTAHUGHES(R)2-3L-1107.5 unU861970
5/16/2015COLOME(R)@ MINNESOTAMAY(R)4-6L-1108.5 unO9521180
5/17/2015ARCHER(R)@ MINNESOTAGIBSON(R)11-3W-1258 evO19120631
5/19/2015RAMIREZ(L)@ ATLANTAFOLTYNEWICZ(R)5-3W-1057.5 unO850460
5/20/2015ODORIZZI(R)@ ATLANTAPEREZ(R)1-2L-1307.5 unU890560
5/21/2015COLOME(R)OAKLANDCHAVEZ(R)3-0W-1057.5 unU760671
5/22/2015ARCHER(R)OAKLANDKAZMIR(L)5-2W-1307 unP12809121
5/23/2015KARNS(R)OAKLANDGRAVEMAN(R) 
5/24/2015RAMIREZ(L)OAKLANDGRAY(R) 
5/25/2015ODORIZZI(R)SEATTLEELIAS(L) 
5/26/2015COLOME(R)SEATTLEHAPP(L) 
5/27/2015ARCHER(R)SEATTLEHERNANDEZ(R) 
5/29/2015 @ BALTIMORE  
5/30/2015 @ BALTIMORE  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
OAKLAND: OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Athletics topped even their most trade-happy of days by making nine swaps involving 27 players in a wild offseason for Billy Beane and his front-office mates.
As far as Beane is concerned, the A's wouldn't have even had a chance to close the gap on the reigning AL West champion Los Angeles Angels without a major offseason overhaul.
Even if that meant shipping out a trio of All-Stars in third baseman Josh Donaldson, first baseman Brandon Moss and catcher Derek Norris.
''Our expectations don't change, not with the guys we brought in,'' manager Bob Melvin said. ''You look at it early on and you're thinking, `What are we doing here?' Then we see the last few moves ... and it all came together at the end as far as what this team would look like going into spring. ... We feel real good about this group.''
There were so many changes that Melvin had to search for names on the backs of jerseys during February's FanFest.
Billy Butler is the new designated hitter, and two-time All-Star infielder Ben Zobrist can play just about anywhere for Melvin, who is always one to mix and match his lineups based on matchups and who's playing well. Ike Davis came in a November trade from the Pirates to play first base, while third baseman Brett Lawrie came from the Blue Jays in the swap that sent Donaldson to Toronto.
''It's unique. I don't think many teams have taken turnover like this,'' reliever Dan Otero said. ''Who are we to judge? Everybody's here for a reason, so it's going to be great.''
Still, all the change took some getting used to this spring for an Oakland clubhouse known for its easygoing nature.
You first must know your teammates' names.
''Team chemistry's a little funky. You have to spend time with people and get to know people for team chemistry to fully come,'' center fielder Coco Crisp said. ''You can't expect it just to happen. We'll be fine. We have a good group of core guys, guys that talk and mingle.''
Here are some things to know as the A's chase a fourth straight playoff berth:
BUTLER'S BIG MOVE: Butler makes the first move of his career and is coming off a down season with the Royals, who lost in a seven-game World Series to San Francisco. He batted .271 with nine home runs and 66 RBIs in 151 games last year, 108 of those as a DH. ''Everybody's awesome to be around,'' Butler said. ''I couldn't be happier to get ready for another year with them. There are a lot of talented major league guys in this room.''
FILLING THE VOIDS: Lawrie batted .247 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs in 70 games for Toronto last season and takes pride in his defense to back up a talented rotation led by Sonny Gray and Scott Kazmir. ''We have a lot of ability out there and that's a plus for the pitching staff,'' Lawrie said. ''All they have to do is take care of business.''
GRIFFIN AND PARKER: Both right-handers are recovering from elbow ligament reconstructive surgery that sidelined them all of 2014. Parker hopes to return shortly after the season begins, while June has long been the target goal for these two. ''There's no reason to start ripping the slider,'' Parker said. ''I'm going to focus on command.''
SPEEDY OUTFIELD: Despite the losses around the diamond, Melvin likes the look of his speedy outfield with Crisp, Sam Fuld and Craig Gentry. ''They can cover a lot of ground,'' Melvin said. ''In the case of Gentry and Fuld, they throw very well, too. Especially in our outfield at home, the field can play big and you need to cover a lot of ground out there. It's a comfort to have, and I know our pitchers feel good about it, too, that on a cold night in Oakland, you can stay. It's tough to go opposite field and know that when a ball's hit in the air and stays in the ballpark it's probably going to get caught.''
ZITO'S COMEBACK: Back in his original uniform two years removed from the end of a $126 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, lefty Barry Zito looks to be a factor for the A's out of the bullpen - or even to start when needed. After a year off, Zito arrived in Arizona motivated to show he could still pitch at the highest level.
TAMPA BAY: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - A year after being a trendy preseason pick to contend for the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are back in a familiar role as underdogs.
''That's good. ... We like that,'' three-time All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria said, noting the team has a history of flourishing most when little is expected from outside the organization.
''I just think it's going to be a really good year,'' the club's career home run and RBIs leader said. ''We've got a young team, a bunch of guys eager to learn and get out there and win games. I'm really looking forward to that.''
Former manager Joe Maddon - and his often unconventional way of doing things - is gone.
So is Andrew Friedman, the young executive who was architect of the teams that made the playoffs four of the past seven seasons.
The roster has a much different look, too, with 10 key players from a year ago either traded or released this winter.
''The end result is a club that we have optimism about, a club that we're excited about, that we think can compete for a playoff spot. And, that's what we want,'' team president of baseball operations Matt Silverman said.
''Every year, we want to come into camp believing our team can play meaningful games in September and have a chance to go to the playoffs, and even beyond,'' Silverman added. ''We have that - and at the same time, we've reloaded our minor league system, added some players who impact us this year, might impact us in the future, and we're better off because of that.''
Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, catcher Rene Rivera, outfielder Steven Souza Jr., and pitchers Kevin Jepsen, Ernesto Frieri and Burch Smith are offseason acquisitions who could figure in the team's success - or failure.
Smith and two other young starters - Matt Andriese and Nathan Karns - figure to begin the season in the rotation because of injuries to Alex Cobb, Drew Smyly, and Matt Moore.
The hope is the rest of the projected rotation, Chris Archer and Jake Odorizzi, can help the Rays stay afloat until they can get back to full strength.
''If you've got starting pitching, you've got a leg up on going into the season,'' rookie manager Kevin Cash said. ''We're very fortunate with the pitchers we have - starters and relievers.''
Cobb, sidelined by a forearm strain during spring training, believes the team will thrive as underdogs.
''We're not going to get bullied. A lot of people are picking us at the bottom, and we're going to embrace that and have each other's backs,'' the right-hander said.
''Any time anybody calls you out in your profession and makes you feel like you're not as good as you know you are, there's always something to prove,'' Cobb said. ''I don't feel like we need to have extra motivation. It's just going to be that much sweeter when we go out there and perform well.''
A look at the keys to the Rays' season:
WHO WILL LEAD?: Pitching and defense were staples during six consecutive winning seasons that produced four playoff berths and one trip to the World Series. The Rays slipped to 77-85 a year ago, their first losing record since 2007. They're banking on Cash, who has no previous managerial experience, being the right fit to restore winning ways. At 37, he's the youngest current manager or head coach in the four major professional sports.
BETTER LONGO: Longoria played in every game in 2014 for the first time in his career, however he hit a disappointing .253 with 22 homers and 91 RBIs. He's moving into the cleanup spot after batting third most of his career, and knows he has to be more consistent if the Rays - last in the AL in runs scored a year ago - are going to have a chance to be better offensively.
BEHIND THE PLATE: Catcher Ryan Hanigan was traded and backup Jose Molina was released this winter. The three-team deal that sent Wil Myers to San Diego and brought Souza to Tampa Bay from Washington, also landed Rivera from the Padres.
The Rays believe he's an upgrade defensively, as well as offensively.
Rivera posted career highs with a .252 batting average, 11 homers and 44 RBI's in 103 games last season. Still, the 31-year-old catcher stresses his job is to provide solid direction behind the plate.
''I want to help my pitching staff first. I think that's what the game is all about. If you pitch well, you're going to win some games,'' Rivera said. ''If I get a hit here, a hit there and help us win some games, that's even better.''
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (OAKLAND-TAMPA BAY) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Athletics-Rays Preview* ========================

Oakland (14-29) at Tampa Bay (23-19), 4:10 p.m. EDT

Since the start of last year, the Oakland Athletics simply do not score more than three runs against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Well-rested Rays starter Nathan Karns hopes to help maintain that streak and post his third straight win Saturday when he faces the stumbling Athletics for the first time.

Oakland won four of six games against Tampa Bay in 2014 despite scoring three runs or fewer in all of them. The Athletics haven't been as fortunate in this four-game set, with their only runs through two games coming in Friday's 5-2 defeat. They also have failed to score more than three in eight straight in Tampa, going 2-6.

Oakland has averaged fewer than three runs (2.94) while losing 14 of 16 overall. The club's record through 44 games is the worst for any team the year after reaching the postseason since the 1998 Florida Marlins also began 14-30.

"We don't have that, 'Here we go again' personality. That's when stuff just snowballs," losing pitcher Scott Kazmir said Friday. "I feel like we're out there positive, thinking about the next at-bat. I think that's all you can do when you're struggling like we are."

Karns (3-1, 3.77 ERA) has not pitched since allowing two runs in five innings in a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on May 13. He was originally slated to start Tuesday in Atlanta but had his outing pushed back to give him additional rest.

The right-hander is 3-0 with a 2.95 ERA in seven outings since losing his season debut to Baltimore. He has allowed one homer in his last 21 2-3 innings after yielding five in his first 23 2-3 and is third in the league in opponent batting average at .196.

Karns leads all rookies with 44 strikeouts as he faces an Oakland club that has struck out 21 times in this series. Brett Lawrie is 2 for 8 with four strikeouts in those two games, and Billy Burns is 1 for 13 with five strikeouts in the last three.

The Athletics figure to re-insert shortstop Marcus Semien in the lineup. He did not start Friday and has been working with former Texas manager Ron Washington, brought on as a special instructor to help Semien cut down on his major league-high 16 errors.

Semien homered off Karns last year with the Chicago White Sox.

Oakland is a major league-worst 1-13 in day games with 30 of its 39 homers at night.

Tampa Bay (24-19) has outhomered Oakland 4-1 in this series, with three Rays connecting Friday. Evan Longoria had the big blow with a three-run shot in the fifth inning to erase a 1-0 deficit.

The bullpen came up big from there and has posted a 1.35 ERA in the last 10 games, walking nine and striking out 39 over 33 1-3 innings. The Rays are 7-3 in that span.

"That's what's nice about playing on a good team: your teammates bail you out," starter Chris Archer said. "The fact that our bullpen is the best in baseball, that's comforting."

Oakland will recall Kendall Graveman (1-2, 8.27) from Triple-A Nashville to start this game in his second 2015 stint with the club. He was sent to the minors April 26 the day after he was tagged for six runs over 4 2-3 innings in a 9-3 defeat to Houston.

The right-hander went 2-1 with a 1.85 ERA in four starts at Nashville, yielding two runs in seven innings Sunday. He has never faced the Rays.

Billy Butler's .229 average at Tampa is his worst in an AL city. Tropicana Field is the closest major league stadium to his hometown in the Jacksonville area.


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