Yanks starter Nova does not pitch well against the A's over his lifetime as he has a 4.24 ERA lifetime against the Athletics. Plus, Graveman is 1-0 with 3 ERA against the Yankees The Athletics bats are red hot and they have now won 4 straight contests including 3 straight against the Rangers winning by scores of 7-6, 3-1, 8-5 and 8-1. The Yankees are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win, 3-7 in Nova's last 10 starts when facing a team with a losing record and the Yankees are 2-12 in their last 14 games in Oakland as well.