Tigers score six runs, defeat Athletics 6-1 in Detroit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Detroit Tigers triumphed over the Oakland Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night, marking their fourth consecutive victory. Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson each homered, contributing to the scoreline. Troy Melton pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing one unearned run, while Jeffrey Springs suffered the loss for the Athletics. Oakland's struggles continue as this marks their fifth straight loss and ninth in ten games. The series finale is set for Thursday night with Framber Valdez starting for Detroit against Jack Perkins of Oakland.
- •Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson hit home runs for the Tigers.
- •Troy Melton improved to 5-1 after allowing one unearned run.
- •Jeffrey Springs falls to 3-9 for the Athletics this season.
- •Both teams suffered injuries to All-Star players.
- •The final game of the series is scheduled for Thursday night.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Jake Rogers, Spencer Torkelson homer as Tigers keep winning, beating Athletics 6-1
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Troy Melton deals, Jake Rogers homers off bench for streaking Tigers
"Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night. Troy Melton (5-1) allowed one unearned run on four hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings. Jeffrey Springs (3-9) took the loss for the Athletics, who have lost five straight and nine of 10.
"Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday for their fourth straight win and seventh over the past eight games. Troy Melton was stellar.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 1:36 AMJake Rogers, Spencer Torkelson homer as Tigers keep winning, beating Athletics 6-1
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night. Troy Melton (5-1) allowed one unearned run on four hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings. Jeffrey Springs (3-9) took the loss for the Athletics, who have lost five straight and nine of 10.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 1:32 AMTroy Melton deals, Jake Rogers homers off bench for streaking Tigers
Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday for their fourth straight win and seventh over the past eight games. Troy Melton was stellar.
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