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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics 4–1 on July 9 at Comerica Park, with the home side's power display proving decisive in a matchup that fell short of the Vegas total of 9.5 runs. Detroit's offense, despite posting a modest .236 batting average and .713 OPS, capitalized on three home runs to drive in four runs across six hits, while the Tigers' pitching staff struck out 11 batters and surrendered just five hits and one earned run. Oakland managed only five hits and a single run, with their hitters fanning 11 times and failing to generate any long balls; the Athletics' pitching was less effective, allowing six hits and four earned runs with a 5.12 ERA. The Tigers' defense remained clean with no errors, supporting a strong pitching performance that limited damage despite allowing three walks. Detroit's ability to win with modest overall offensive numbers underscores the value of timely power hitting, while Oakland's strikeout-heavy approach and pitching struggles suggest the need for improved run prevention heading forward.