Red Sox Visit the Coliseum: Preview, Lineups

The A's have won six games in a row, including a sweep of the Cleveland Indians, and return home to face the Boston Red Sox, who essentially traded half their team away to the Dodgers earlier this week.

Brandon McCarthy (7-5, 3.12 ERA) takes the hill coming off a strong performance in Tampa Bay, when he allowed just two runs in seven innings. 

He will opposed by the veteran Aaron Cook (3-7, 4.76 ERA), who has struggled in the month of August.

Roster Moves

The A's recalled reliever Pedro Figueroa and have optioned right-handed pitcher Jim Miller back to Triple A Sacramento. Figueora has a 1.20 ERA in 11 appearances for the A's this season.

Lineup - A's (73-57) vs. Red Sox (62-70)

1. Coco Crisp (S) CF
2. Stephen Drew (L) SS
3. Josh Reddick (L) RF
4. Yoenis Cespedes (R) LF
5. Brandon Moss (L) 1B
6. Jonny Gomes (R) DH
7. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B
8. George Kottaras (L) C
9. Cliff Pennington (S) 2B

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