"That's one of the reasons a guy like Matt Chapman is in the lineup," Melvin said. "I want them to see what's going on over there tomorrow. It should be exciting."
Behind starter Jesse Hahn, who is making a bid for the fifth rotation spot, the A's will field a lineup featuring new leadoff man Rajai Davis followed by shortstop Marcus Semien, right fielder Matt Joyce, left fielder Mark Canha, designated hitter Stephen Vogt, Chapman, first baseman Yonder Alonso, second baseman Adam Rosales and catcher Bruce Maxwell.