The Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 13-1 on Friday night as Dillon Dingler hit a grand slam during a seven-run eighth inning. Kevin McGonigle also contributes offensively with a home run and two runs batted in. Max Clark, making his big-league debut, records three hits, including an RBI double in the same decisive eighth-inning rally that helps Detroit pull away.
The Tigers’ pitching and late-game control feature prominently after Detroit makes a lineup decision involving its starting rotation. Detroit scratches scheduled starter Casey Mize, with the move tied to uncertainty ahead of a potential trade before Monday’s deadline. The decision leaves the bullpen to carry more of the workload, and Detroit gets a strong relief performance to maintain the large lead.
Overall, the game’s scoring swing comes late, with the Tigers’ eighth inning turning a close contest into a decisive margin. The Athletics are limited to 1 run as the Tigers complete their longest road stretch of the season.
