Leon Smith is hopeful Andy Murray will play in Great Britains Davis Cup quarter-final against Serbia next weekend.The world No.2 was named in the team on Tuesday for the trip to Belgrade along with Kyle Edmund, Dan Evans, Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot.That will be cut to four ahead of the draw next Thursday, and captain Smith will fervently hope the missing member is not Murray as Britain look to continue their bid for a second successive title.The Scot has said he will play if fit after what he hopes will be a run to finals weekend at Wimbledon but it would make an already demanding schedule exceptionally gruelling.Murray would have to make a quick transition from grass to clay, and then adjust again to hard courts ahead of the defence of his Olympic title and the US Open next month.Smith said: Hes named in the team, which is already a show of his commitment, like hes always had for us. I cant say how anyones going to feel, depending on what happens this week. Hes said himself if hes fit and healthy then hell play, and thats certainly what were all hoping for.I know from the years gone by that Davis Cup is really important to him. Its one of the things he really likes playing in. Its clearly one of the events that motivates him.He enjoys being part of the team, he enjoys the people that are involved in it, the atmosphere is amazing. So theres all those elements that means it remains an important part of his schedule.Edmund is nailed on to be second singles player but it was a little bit of a surprise that Evans was named as back-up rather than James Ward.Evans is in great form having reached the third round of Wimbledon but skipped the clay-court season altogether and said last week that he been trying to persuade Smith to select Ward.Smith said: Although clay is not the surface that he would choose to play on, hes playing very, very well. Hes just made the third round here.Ive got a lot of confidence in him when it comes to Davis Cup. I think he deserves to be there. And in Kyle Edmund weve got someone whos very, very dangerous on clay as well.Playing Serbia away on clay is an extremely tough task on paper but the hosts will field a weakened side at the Tasmajdan Stadium.Novak Djokovic finally confirmed after his loss to Sam Querrey at Wimbledon what has long been suspected, that he will not be playing, and Serbian No.2 Viktor Troicki is also skipping the tie.But they still have another top-100 player in Dusan Lajovic, a former top-10 player coming back from a long injury absence in Janko Tipsarevic and highly experienced doubles campaigner Nenad Zimonjic.Smith is not totally counting out Djokovic, and he said: Im not saying its a bluff but people can change their mind. You can change two players up to an hour before the draw so its still possible.We go to Belgrade and, whoever turns out for them, they are going to be tough. 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The defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants, meanwhile, are searching to find their top form as June nears. Derek Norris hit a two-run homer in the second, Jarrod Parker pitched seven strong innings and the Athletics beat the Giants 6-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. "Were doing a lot of things right," Norris said. "Were keeping it simple." Adam Rosales homered in the eighth for the As to snap an 0-for-24 stretch since he connected against Kansas City on May 17. The As are on a roll in this interleague Bay Bridge Series between the two reigning West division winners as it shifts to San Francisco for two starting Wednesday night. "To be winning the fashion we are right now and really with guys struggling, it means everybody feels like theyre part of it and contributing," manager Bob Melvin said. Nate Freiman hit an RBI single and Jed Lowrie and Seth Smith each drew bases-loaded walks as Oakland (30-23) won for the 10th time in 11 games to move seven games above .500 for the first time since April 19. Hunter Pence homered in the ninth and hit an RBI single in the first to give Mike Kickham a lead before he took the mound for his major league debut. Parker (3-6) quickly settled into a nice groove. He reached seven innings for the third straight start, earning his second victory over the last five starts after consecutive winless outings. "His stuffs always been there. Its a matter of going out there and doing it," Melvin said. The 24-year-old Kickham (0-1) worked a clean first inning on nine pitches, hitting 92 mph on his first pitch. He reached 94 several times, too. But the As made contact. Norris connected in the second for his second home run. Yoenis Cespedes hit a one-out double in the third for the first 10-game hitting streak of his career. That sparked a mound visit by Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti with a runner also on third. Josh Donaldson was intentionally walked, then Lowrie drew a bases-loaded walk to make it 3-1. "You can talk about big hits, but you can also talk about big walks," Melvin said. Freiman followed with an RBI single to chase Kickham. He was tagged for four runs on four hits in 2 1-3 innings with three strikeouts and four walks as the Giants lost for the seventh time in their last eight road games. "He showed good stuff early. Im sure he was amped up and then he goot behind hitters but I liked what he showed," manager Bruce Bochy said.dddddddddddd "Its his first outing and thats always one to put behind you." Chad Gaudin, who was in the mix to make the start Tuesday night in place of the injured Ryan Vogelsong, wound up pitching three innings. Bochy has said Gaudin is too valuable in relief to use him for a spot start. Kickham might just be up for one more considering the Giants have three upcoming off days and dont need a fifth starter until mid-June. He sat at a clubhouse table before the game receiving guidance from Vogelsong, who is recovering from last weeks surgery on his broken pitching hand. "Obviously, I came into it expecting a little heightened emotions but I was able to do a better job than I thought I would (keeping them in check)," Kickham said. "After that first pitch it was like any other game. But mistakes here are magnified. I dont get away with what I do in Triple-A." Marco Scutaro singled in the first as designated hitter against his former club. He scored on Pences single. After that, Parker retired the next nine Giants batters in order before Brandon Belts fourth-inning double. Scutaro reached on a three-base error by As right fielder Chris Young in the eighth but San Francisco failed to capitalize. Pence hit his eighth home run of the year off As closer Grant Balfour. The Giants missed centre fielder and leadoff man Angel Pagan at the top of the lineup. He underwent an MRI on his injured left hamstring that revealed bursitis. He hasnt played since hurting himself in Saturdays game before his inside-the-park home run to win it 6-5 in the 10th inning against Colorado. NOTES: Giants RHP Santiago Casilla underwent surgery to remove a cyst in his right leg. Bochy didnt have any details on the time table for his recovery. ... Bochy is considering giving his pitchers in a struggling rotation an extra day of rest with the off days. ... As RF Josh Reddick was DH for Triple-A Sacramento in his rehab assignment from a sprained right wrist and will play there for a few more days. ... Oaklands pitchers were gearing up to bat when the series shifts to San Francisco for two games starting Wednesday night. ... Boston Marathon bombing survivor Aaron Hern, 12, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. He is from nearby Martinez. ... Norris hit his first career HR against the Giants last June 23. ... Kickham has been a roommate of manager Bochys pitching son, Brett, throughout the minor leagues. ... The As faced a lefty starter for the fourth time in five games. ' ' '