Trevor Bauer (7-4, 3.65 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (57-42) go up against Kendall Graveman (7-6, 4.15 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics (47-55) in the first of a three-game series at Progressive Field. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Jul. 29 and will air on STOh and CSCA.
In his most recent outing, Bauer pitched 4.0 innings, allowing five runs, striking out five and walking four in a 5-1 loss to the Orioles. The Athletics were victorious the last time Graveman pitched. He went 9.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out four and walking one in a 4-3 victory over the Rays. Khris Davis (.256, 48 Rs, 25 HRs, 67 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well for the Athletics, going 3 for 4 Wednesday with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs.
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Indians are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Athletics have a 14-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Indians are 7-29. The Athletics have an 11-45 record when opponents outhit them.
Oakland ranks in the bottom half of the league at 20th when it comes to home runs, hitting 109 this season. Cleveland ranks in the top half with 125.
Ranking 28th, Oakland is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 257 this season. Cleveland ranks in the top half at 12th with 316.
The Indians are 41-25 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Athletics are 37-28 when they hit at least one homer.
