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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics 6–2 on July 7 at Comerica Park in a matchup that fell well short of the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. Detroit's pitching staff dominated, striking out 12 batters while allowing just 7 hits and 1 earned run, posting a 3.73 ERA despite committing 1 error. The Tigers' offense was modest but efficient, collecting 8 hits with 1 home run and 6 RBIs, though they struck out 11 times and posted a .712 OPS. Oakland managed only 7 hits and 2 runs, with a 5.11 ERA on the mound as their pitchers surrendered 8 hits and 6 earned runs. Both offenses struggled at the plate—the Athletics struck out 12 times while the Tigers fanned 11—but Detroit's superior pitching execution and run prevention proved decisive. The under-the-total affair underscored Oakland's offensive limitations and pitching vulnerabilities, suggesting continued rotation concerns for the visiting club as the season progresses.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATH | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Henry Bolte ×2Kevin McGonigleColt KeithZach McKinstrySpencer TorkelsonBen MalgeriMatt Vierling
