The Oakland Athletics are back in action tonight at Sutter Health Park, kicking off a crucial three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. This AL matchup pits two teams on very different trajectories early in the season.

The homestanding A's, sitting at a promising 10-9, are locked in a tie for first place in the AL West. They'll look to build momentum against a White Sox squad that has struggled out of the gate, holding a 6-13 record and last place in the AL Central.

The pitching duel sets the stage for an intriguing contest. Oakland will send Aaron Civale to the mound. The right-hander has been stellar in his first season with the A's, boasting a 2-0 record and a microscopic 1.72 ERA. He'll be challenged by Chicago's Davis Martin, another righty who has impressed with a 2-1 record and a 2.50 ERA over his first three starts, fanning 15 batters in 18 innings.

All eyes will be on Civale as he aims to keep his perfect record intact against a White Sox lineup managed by rookie skipper Will Venable. Conversely, Davis Martin will have his work cut out for him facing an Athletics batting order that has shown potency in the early going.

First pitch is set for tonight in West Sacramento. For those tuning in, you can catch the radio broadcast on Talk 650 KSTE or KVMX 92.1/105.5, or stream via A's Cast.