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Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics

MLB
Tigers
72-83
1-4
Final
Athletics
48-107
Oakland Coliseum
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Athletics 4-1

The Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Oakland Coliseum. The series is tied 2-2. The Athletics outscored the Tigers 2-0 in the 8th inning. Esteury Ruiz went 2-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Athletics. Zach McKinstry went 2-for-5 for the Tigers.

Recap · Sep 23
Joe Boyle gets his first win, Esteury Ruiz homers as Athletics top Tigers 4-1

Joe Boyle had five strikeouts in six innings for his first career win, Esteury Ruiz hit a two-run home run, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Saturday.

What it means

  • Season series: Series tied 2-2.
  • Tigers 40-40 on the road; Athletics 26-54 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Sep 29
Athletics' Zack Gelof sues Tigers after hitting metal fence
ESPN · Sep 28
Athletics 'not satisfied' with season derailed by injuries
Preview · Sep 27
Tigers try to sweep series against the Pirates
Preview · Sep 27
Pena leads Astros against the Athletics after 4-hit game
ESPN · Sep 26
Tigers' emotional Justin Verlander leaves final career start to hugs
Recap · Sep 26
Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3
Preview · Sep 26
Athletics host the Houston Astros Saturday
Recap · Sep 26
Bolte and Stefanic each hit 2 RBIs in sixth to lift Athletics past Astros 6-5

Injuries and inactives

Tigers4th in AL Cent
  • Burch Smith RP
    Shoulder, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Colt Keith 3B
    Thumb, Sprain, left
    10-Day-IL
  • Kerry Carpenter RF
    Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Parker Meadows CF
    Arm, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Troy Melton SP
    Arm, Soreness, right
    15-Day-IL
Athletics4th in AL West
  • Seth Johnson RP
    Knee, Surgery, left
    Out
  • Alika Williams SS
    Upper Body, Soreness
    Day-To-Day
  • Brent Rooker DH
    Knee, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • J.T. Ginn SP
    Elbow, Soreness, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Max Muncy 3B
    Knee, Soreness, left
    10-Day-IL

Probable starters

Tigers4th in AL Cent
Miguel Diaz SP
Probable starter · 1-0, 0.64 ERA, 16 K, 0.93 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Zach McKinstry3B
  2. 2Matt VierlingRF
  3. 3Spencer Torkelson1B
  4. 4Kerry CarpenterDH
  5. 5Andy Ibanez2B
  6. 6Andre Lipcius3B
  7. 7Parker MeadowsCF
  8. 8Carson KellyC
  9. 9Akil BaddooLF
Athletics4th in AL West
Joe Boyle SP
Probable starter · 2-0, 1.69 ERA, 15 K, 0.81 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Ryan Noda1B
  2. 2Zack Gelof2B
  3. 3Seth BrownRF
  4. 4Brent RookerDH
  5. 5Shea LangeliersC
  6. 6Lawrence ButlerCF
  7. 7Jordan Diaz3B
  8. 8Nick AllenSS
  9. 9Esteury RuizLF

The series

Series tied 2-2
Last meeting: Athletics 8, Tigers 2 (Sep 22)

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Game info

Venue
Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California · Attendance 9,776
Officials
Brian Walsh (Home Plate Umpire), Brian Knight (First Base Umpire), Dan Merzel (Second Base Umpire), Todd Tichenor (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesSeries tied 2-2

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