Tigers complete historic sweep of Athletics with dominant 11-0 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics 11-0 on Sunday at Sutter Health Park, completing a three-game sweep. Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits, while the Tigers scored in every inning. Detroit's offense exploded for 11 runs, marking the team's first-ever perfect season series against Oakland with a 6-0 record. The Tigers outscored the Athletics 32-7 over the three-game series, improving to 54-58 overall. They will continue their road trip against the Seattle Mariners next week.
- •Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings for the Tigers.
- •Detroit outscored Oakland 32-7 in the series.
- •Tigers improved their season record to 54-58.
- •The win marked the first time the Tigers went 6-0 against the A's.
- •Tigers continue their road trip against the Seattle Mariners next week.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers Sweep The A's Making History Doing So
"Keider Montero’s masterclass and an 11-run offensive explosion fueled Detroit’s dominant shutout, clinching a perfect seasonal record against Oakland for the first time in franchise history.
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