Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. The switch-hitting infielder appears to be getting a normal day of rest in the matinee affair. Through four games, Lowrie has hit .250 (3-for-12) with one home run and four RBI in 14 plate appearances. Tony Kemp will start at the keystone and hit leadoff on Thursday against Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Josh Fleming. Kemp has very little power to speak of, but he's off to a good start in 23 plate appearances ...