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Tigers defeat Athletics as Tarik Skubal is traded to Dodgers

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Tigers defeat Athletics as Tarik Skubal is traded to Dodgers

Summary

The Detroit Tigers secured an 8-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park on August 1. The game featured home runs from Kevin McGonigle, Gleyber Torres, and rookie Max Clark, contributing to a solid offensive performance. The match took a significant turn when news broke in the seventh inning that pitcher Tarik Skubal had been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following the win, the Tigers remain 5.5 games behind in the Central Division and three games back in the Wild Card race. Manager AJ Hinch remarked on the team's focus amid trade rumors ahead of a day off before their next series against Seattle.

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•Tigers score home runs from McGonigle, Torres, and Clark.
•Tarik Skubal traded to Dodgers during the game.
•Tigers lead 8-2 before Athletics rally in the eighth.
•Kenley Jansen earns his 13th save.
•Tigers remain in Wild Card contention.

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4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers hold off Athletics as Tarik Skubal trade rumors swirl

What they're saying

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The Tigers continue to just put their collective heads down and plow ahead as the trade winds howled around pitcher Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize.
— Yahoo Sports

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