Rough Game for the Tigers in Oakland
Hey Tigers fans!
It was a tough outing for our boys in the Motor City as they fell to the Oakland Athletics 8-3. This loss had a few bright spots, but the seventh inning saw things slip away for us. Promising Start, But Missed Opportunities
Gleyber Torres gave us something to cheer about with a solo blast in the top of the 6th, putting us ahead early on. That homer was followed by a clutch double from Wenceel Perez that drove in two runs. The momentum was on our side, with Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene consistently getting on base and showing some power. But ultimately, we couldn't fully capitalize on their efforts.
7th Inning Hiccups Prove Costly
Our pitching held strong for the first six innings, but during the bottom of the 7th, a solo homer from Colby Thomas and a devastating grand slam from Shea Langeliers shifted the game in favor of the Athletics. Ouch! It didn't help that there were a few crucial errors and missed plays that kept the A's rally alive.Looking Forward
After this difficult loss, let's hope our Tigers can regroup and come out stronger in the next game. There's undeniable talent on this roster, from Spencer Torkelson to Dillon Dingler, and I believe they can bounce back. Keep the faith! Let's show them some Detroit love and support.
We got this!Scoreboard for Tigers @ Athletics (August 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 |