Tigers capitalize on errors to lead against Athletics in Detroit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:40 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Detroit Tigers took a 6-2 lead against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on July 7, 2026. A critical error by Athletics players led to four runs in the sixth inning, breaking a close game. Tarik Skubal started for the Tigers, allowing one run over five innings. The Athletics had chances but were unable to capitalize, stranding multiple runners. The game remains ongoing as the teams head into the later innings.
- •Tigers lead 6-2 against Athletics in the sixth inning.
- •Tarik Skubal pitched five innings, giving up one run.
- •Athletics committed a costly error in the sixth.
- •Tigers scored four runs with two outs in the sixth.
- •The game is currently in progress at Comerica Park.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers take advantage of big blunder for a win on Skubal Day
"If this was May, there’s a pretty decent chance it’s the Tigers making a four-run mistake instead.
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