Tough Day in Oakland
Well, fellow Tigers fans, it was a rough outing for us against the Athletics. Today just wasn’t our day, as we faced a tough 0-7 loss. The A's played a solid game, while our bats were nowhere to be found. Let's break down the action, inning by inning.
The Tigers Struggle at the Plate
The game started quietly for us, with Colt Keith striking out, Gleyber Torres flying out to right, and Kerry Carpenter lining out to first in the top of the 1st inning. Our struggles continued as we failed to get any runs across the board throughout the game. Despite a promising triple by Spencer Torkelson in the 2nd inning, we couldn’t capitalize. Our team only managed a few hits, and the swings just weren’t connecting, leaving us scoreless through nine innings.
A’s Take Control Early
The Athletics wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with Nick Kurtz scoring in the bottom of the 1st inning, thanks to a single by Tyler Soderstrom. The real damage came in the 2nd inning with a two-run homer by Zack Gelof, putting the A's up 3-0. Unfortunately, an error in the 4th and a strong finish in the 8th pushed their lead even further. Our bullpen had a tough time containing their offense, and the A's capitalized on every opportunity.
A Lesson for Tomorrow
Despite the disappointing outcome, let's remember that every game is a learning experience. Our guys tried, with Dillon Dingler managing a walk and a single. The effort was there, but luck and execution weren't on our side today. Let’s rally behind our Tigers and hope for a better performance in the next game. We’re all in this together, and as always, Go Tigers!
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Athletics (August 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |