The last time the A's faced Francisco Liriano they struck out 15 times but still won the game. He was a member of the Minnesota Twins at the time. Now as a member of the White Sox he takes on the Green and Gold again. Oakland lost on a walk-off homer Friday night in Chicago. The A's have lost four of their last six games but still hold the best record (23-10) in the American League since July 1. Oakland Athletics (60-52) lineup1. Coco Crisp (S) CF
2. Jonny Gomes (R) DH
3. Josh Reddick (L) RF
4. Yoenis Cespedes (R) LF
5. Chris Carter (R) 1B
6. Brandon Inge (R) 3B
7. Derek Norris (R) C
8. Adam Rosales (R) SS
9. Jemile Weeks (S) 2B
Instant AnalysisThis is A's manager Bob Melvin's standard lineup card against a left-handed pitcher. You can expect to see Chris Carter, Jonny Gomes and Adam Rosales in the lineup whenever a lefty is on the mound. Carter looks like he has earned the everyday title as starting first baseman, though.Top of the OrderCoco Crisp is batting .297 since the All-Star break. He has served as the A's leadoff hitter in his last 39 starts. He is batting .319 (51-for-160) at the top of the A's order. Gomes is one of the few A's that has taken Liriano deep. He is 1-for-8 with a homer in his career against him. Heart of the OrderYoenis Cespedes is emerging as one of the game's best players. He is batting .342 since June 1, trailing only Mike Trout who has a .366 average in that span. Cespedes is batting .400 since the All-Star break, which leads the American League. The Cuban-born slugger also has five homers and 20 RBIs in 25 games in the second half of the season. Bottom of the OrderBrandon Inge has the most experience against Liriano. He is 4-for-35 with a homer and 18 strikeouts against the left-handed pitcher. Inge has collected a hit in 17 of his previous 19 games. Jemile Weeks is 4-for-10 in his career against Liriano. He returns to the ninth spot in the lineup where he's seen some success. In nine games batting ninth this season Weeks has three triples, five walks, and three RBIs. He is batting .267 (8-for-30) at the bottom of the order. Starting PitchersThe A's have decided to shuffle their rotation. They will send Travis Blackley (4-3, 3.30 ERA) to the mound for a spot start on Saturday instead of Tommy Milone. This allows the A's to give rookies Jarrod Parker and Milone extra rest. Milone now pitches on Aug. 17 in Oakland, and Parker will pitch on Tuesday in Kansas City.The White Sox will send Francisco Liriano (3-10, 5.03 ERA) to the mound. He struck out 15 A's batters as a member of the Twins on July 13.Chicago White Sox (61-50) lineup1. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
2. Kevin Youkilis (R) 3B
3. Adam Dunn (L) 1B
4. Alex Rios (R) RF
5. A.J. Pierzynski (L) DH
6. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS
7. Dayan Viciedo (R) LF
8. Tyler Flowers (R) C
9. Gordon Beckham (R) 2B