MLB Baseball Odds: Red Sox at Athletics

After dropping a 12-inning heartbreaker last night in Oakland, the Boston Red Sox will try to bounce back in time for today's matinee as they attempt to stop the Athletics from a three-game sweep. (AP Images)"]

The sixth loss in their last seven contests increased the Red Sox’s early deficit in the AL East to four games. They’ll need a win today to avoid carrying a four-game slide into the opener of a nine-game homestand Friday against Baltimore.

Oakland, meanwhile, has ramped up its offensive production, totaling 14 runs in the first two games of this series. The A’s have now won five straight at home against Boston, including a sweep May 23-25 last season.

The A’s will look to continue their success against Boston’s Tim Wakefield, who walked five and allowed three runs in six innings of a 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in his season debut Friday. For all your baseball betting needs, check out the Bodog Sportsbook.