Dillon Dingler's grand slam leads Tigers to 13-1 win over A's
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Dillon Dingler hit a grand slam during a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers opened their season's longest trip with a 13-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on August 1, 2026. Kevin McGonigle also homered and drove in two runs, while Max Clark had three hits, including an RBI double in his big-league debut. The Tigers' bullpen performed well, managing to support Tyler Holton, who started the game. The victory marks Detroit's second win in six games, bringing them within 3.5 games of the American League wild-card spot. The Tigers will face the Athletics again on August 2, with Framber Valdez scheduled to start for Detroit.
- •Dillon Dingler's grand slam broke the game open in the eighth inning.
- •Max Clark recorded his first career hit and RBI in the debut.
- •Kevin McGonigle contributed with a home run and two RBIs.
- •Detroit's victory marks their second win in six games on the trip.
- •Framber Valdez is set to start against Oakland on August 2.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Dillon Dingler's grand slam helps the Tigers beat A's 13-1 in Max Clark's debut
"Dillon Dingler hit a grand slam in Detroit's seven-run eighth inning and the Tigers opened their longest trip of the season with a 13-1 victory over the Athletics on Friday night. Kevin McGonigle homered and drove in two runs, and fellow 2023 draft pick Max Clark had three hits, including an RBI double in the big eighth inning to help Detroit get the win in his big-league debut. The Tigers got a strong performance from their bullpen after deciding to scratch scheduled starter Casey Mize in case a trade develops before Monday’s deadline.
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