The big man is back. CC Sabathia (2-2, 3.81 ERA) toes the rubber against Sonny Gray (3-4, 5.84 ERA) in game two at the Coliseum. Sabathia makes his return to the rotation after going down with a groin strain earlier in the month. Growing up in Vallejo, about 30 miles from O.co stadium, means a lot of family and friends in the stands for him tonight. However, O.co has not been a sweet homecoming, as he is 4-7 with a 5.44 ERA in 15 starts there. He last faced the A’s on July 8, 2015 at Yankee Stadium when he allowed two runs on seven hits in a 5.