Tuesday's recap: A's 17, White Sox 6

John Danks and Melky Cabrera on the White Sox victory over the A's.White Sox right-hander Jeff Samardzija tries to return to the win column after losing seven of his last eight starts when the Sox take on the Athletics on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Samardzija has posted a 7.91 ERA in his last eight outings.

At the plate

Sox center fielder Adam Eaton will lead off, followed by shortstop Alexei Ramirez, first baseman Jose Abreu, left fielder Melky Cabrera, designated hitter Avisail Garcia, right fielder J.B. Shuck, third baseman Mike Olt, second baseman Micah Johnson and catcher Geovany Soto.

On the mound

Samardzija enters with a 9-12 record and a 4.89 ERA. He faces A’s right-hander…