Tigers complete sweep of Athletics with 11-0 victory in Sacramento
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics 11-0 on August 2, 2026, in Sacramento, completing a three-game sweep. Keider Montero threw six shutout innings while the Tigers’ offense amassed 12 hits. Eduardo Valencia contributed significantly with two two-run doubles. The Tigers scored a total of 32 runs in the series against the Athletics, who have struggled throughout. A.J. Hinch optimized his lineup for the contest, highlighting the adjustments made against left-handed pitching.
- •Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings.
- •Eduardo Valencia had two two-run doubles in the game.
- •Tigers scored a total of 32 runs in the series.
- •Game took place at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.
- •This marks the Tigers' third consecutive win against the Athletics.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers maul the Athletics again for the sweep
"This was just another vicious beatdown of the hapless A’s.
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