A's, Orioles try to shake off rough weekends in series opener

The Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles have something in common going into Monday night's game.

They should be happy to see each other.

After a rough weekend for both teams, they will meet for the first time this season to begin the four-game series in Baltimore.

The Athletics havedropped four games in a row, including the past three to undefeated Tampa Bay. The last two games ended with 11-0 final scores.

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