St. Louis at Oakland

Oakland is 3-0 against the Cardinals this season following Saturday's 8-3 victory featuring a three-run homer by pinch-hitter Chad Pinter. St. Louis has scored a total of six runs in the three games, and it now has lost four of its last six overall. The Athletics are 36-23 at home and have won five of their last six games. Also, Oakland is 12-4 its last 16 interleague home contests. Adam Wainwright has a 4.47 ERA and has been fortunate to have been getting good run support. Wainwright has been hit hard on the road where he has a 7.16 ERA in 10 starts with a .299 opponent batting average. Tanner Roark will make his first start for the Athletics after being traded by the Reds. The right-hander has a chance for a fresh start after a rough July. Oakland still holds the clear edge in this matchup. Play the Athletics.