Tigers and Athletics clash in ongoing MLB game in Sacramento

The Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers tonight in Sacramento for the second game of their three-game series. After suffering a heavy 13-1 defeat in the series opener, the A's look to turn around their performance in August, where they are currently 20 games under.500. Jack Perkins is set to start for Oakland, having struck out 80 batters in 68 1/3 innings this season. He faces Tigers' Framber Valdez, who has a mixed record with a 4.53 ERA this season. The Athletics aim to snap a three-game skid while evaluating their young talent under manager Mark Kotsay.

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