Overview

• Trey Sweeney recorded four hits, including a home run, boosting the Tigers' offense.
• Ty Madden struck out seven batters, earning his first career win in his third major league appearance.
• Detroit's victory keeps them two games above .500 as they aim for a Wild Card spot.
• Oakland's Lawrence Butler extended his hitting streak to 18 games with a fifth-inning single.
• The Athletics will play their final games at the Coliseum this month before relocating.