After snapping an 11-game losing streak with a 7-2 win Monday night, the Oakland Athletics will try secure their second series win of the season Tuesday when they continue a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. JP Sears will get the start for Oakland while Atlanta will counter with right-hander Bryce Elder.
Sears’ season got off to a tough start, but he has turned in a much better showing in May posting a 3.25 ERA over five starts. He allowed just three hits and one run over five innings in his last start against the Mariners and was pulled after throwing just 59 pitches.