Alex Avila is hitting eighth in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Athletics on Thursday. No changes from Game 4. Austin Jackson is batting leadoff and will be followed by Quintin Berry, Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Delmon Young, Andy Dirks, Jhonny Peralta, Alex Avila and Omar Infante. Avila went 2-for-3 with a homer against Jarrod Parker back in Game 1.