The Athletics will play five straight series against playoff-contending teams as the end of the season draws near.

Oakland will face a playoff contender in 19 of their final 22 games. The only exception is a three-game set against the Mariners in their penultimate series.

In addition, more than half of those 22 games will be played on the road.

Entering action on Tuesday, the A's held one of the two Wild Card spots.