Tigers Dominate Athletics 9Sweeney's Four Hits and Madden's Strong Pitching
Detroit climbs in AL Wild Card race while Oakland prepares for next season's move to Sacramento
- 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.