Chris Herrmann is back in the A's lineup for the Fourth of July after taking a seat Wednesday.
With the A's facing Twins right-handed ace Jose Berrios, manager Bob Melvin is going with the left-handed hitting Herrmann over Josh Phegley. It won't be easy to top what he did in his team debut, though.
Herrmann, 31, made a historic debut by hitting a grand slam Tuesday in his return from knee surgery.
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The A's could certainly use a power boost Thursday after seeing their four-game win streak come to an end in extra innings Wednesday night in Oakland. Herrmann could be the answer.
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Here are the full lineups for the A's and Twins, which will be broadcast on NBC Sports California and streaming on the MyTeams app. The pregame show begins at 12:30 p.m., with first pitch set for 1:07 p.m.
Minnesota Twins (54-31)
Oakland Athletics
Max Kepler, RF
Jorge Polanco, SS
Nelson Cruz, DH
Luis Arraez, LF
Miguel Sanó, 3B
Ehire Adrianza, SS
Jonathan Scoop, 2B
Jason Castro, C
Byron Buxton, CF
Jose Berrios, RHP (8-4, 2.89 ERA)
Oakland Athletics (47-40)
Marcus Semien, SS
3B Matt Chapman, 3B
Matt Olson, 1B
Khris Davis, DH
RF Mark Canha, RF
Ramón Laureano, CF
Robbie Grossman, LF
Chris Herrmann, C
Jurickson Profar, 2B
Tanner Anderson, RHP (0-3, 7.13)