Skubal shines as Tigers lead early, defeat Athletics 6-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Tuesday at Comerica Park, highlighted by Colt Keith's two-run homer in the first inning and Tarik Skubal's dominant pitching performance. Skubal struck out nine batters and allowed just one run in five innings of work. The Tigers increased their recent success to six wins in their last seven games. Manager AJ Hinch expressed optimism about the team's performance as they work to improve their season record. The Tigers now stand at 41-50 following this game.
- •Colt Keith hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
- •Tarik Skubal recorded nine strikeouts over five innings.
- •The Tigers scored four runs in the sixth inning to seal the win.
- •Detroit has won six of their last seven games.
- •Skubal's ERA drops to 3.06 after this outing.
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal and Colt Keith lead the Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Skubal dominates, Keith homers in Tigers' triumph over Athletics
"Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night. Kevin McGonigle, headed to the All-Star Game as a rookie, drew an eight-pitch walk from J.T. Ginn (7-5) leading off the first and Keith hit his next pitch for his seventh homer and a lead the Tigers never relinquished. Detroit (41-50) has won three straight and six of its last seven games.
"Colt Keith hit a first-inning, two-run homer and Tarik Skubal shut down the Athletics in Tuesday's opener.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 1:39 AMTarik Skubal and Colt Keith lead the Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night. Kevin McGonigle, headed to the All-Star Game as a rookie, drew an eight-pitch walk from J.T. Ginn (7-5) leading off the first and Keith hit his next pitch for his seventh homer and a lead the Tigers never relinquished. Detroit (41-50) has won three straight and six of its last seven games.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 1:26 AMSkubal dominates, Keith homers in Tigers' triumph over Athletics
Colt Keith hit a first-inning, two-run homer and Tarik Skubal shut down the Athletics in Tuesday's opener.
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