Oakland at Seattle

Oakland has a winning road mark and is on an 18-6 run away from home. The Athletics are also 10-1 following a loss, plus 13-5 against a right-handed starter. The team is 20-8 when Dave Mengden starts, and they face a slumping Seattle squad on a 21-43 run. Seattle throws Matt Carasiti into the rotation because of an injury to their fifth starter. He has a 4.91 ERA in six starts and three relief outings against Oakland in his career. The Mariners are 6-21 at home against winning teams, so back the visitors. Play Oakland.