Carpenter isn't starting Sunday against the Athletics.
Analysis: The lefty-hitting Carpenter will take a seat with fellow lefty JP Sears on the mound for the A's. Matt Vierling will move to right field while Carpenter rests, allowing Tyler Nevin to start at the hot corner.
Kerry Carpenter Remains locked in Friday
Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the Angels.
Analysis: Carpenter now has at least one hit in 10 of the 13 games he's played this month, and he's batting .315 in September with seven RBI. It's been a standout season for the outfielder, who's batting .291 overall with an .852 OPS. Carpenter has also added 20 home runs this year to reach that mark for the first time in his brief MLB career.
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