Lefty David Price is an ace. The Tigers have won eight of his last nine starts.



Jesse Chavez is a No. 5 type starter with a lifetime mark of 0-3 and 9.90 ERA versus the Tigers. He is 0-1 at home this season with a 4.15 ERA.



Chavez is going to have to deal with Miguel Cabrera, who is slated to be back in Detroit's lineup after resting on Monday. Cabrera is batting .413 during a 12-game hitting streak. He is 3-for-7 lifetime against Chavez with a home run.



Oakland is 1-9 this season versus southpaws, the worst record in the majors. Going back to last year, the A's have dropped 22 of their last 27 against lefties.



The Athletics also lead the majors in errors and have dropped 12 of their past 15 home games.