Tigers sweep Athletics 11-0 behind Montero's strong start
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 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 just two hits and earning his eighth win of the season. The game was the Tigers' first after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers. Eduardo Valencia contributed significantly with four RBIs, including two doubles. Detroit remains within 2.5 games of the last AL wild-card spot, improving to 53-58 on the season.
- •Tigers complete sweep with an 11-0 win over Athletics
- •Keider Montero pitches six scoreless innings
- •Eduardo Valencia drives in four runs
- •Tigers improve to 53-58, 2.5 games behind wild-card spot
- •First season-series sweep ever against an AL team
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers shut out Athletics 11-0 in first game since trading ace Tarik Skubal to Dodgers
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — The Tigers beat the A's 11-0 to complete their first season-series sweep vs. an AL team
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Keider Montero cruises as Tigers steamroll Athletics to complete sweep
"Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday. One day after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects, the Tigers responded with their third straight win to remain within 2 1/2 games of the last wild-card spot in the AL.
"Still reeling from the late-night trade of ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, the Tigers completed the sweep of the Athletics, 11-0.
"Keider Montero pitched a gem as Detroit looks to restructure its rotation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 11:37 PMTigers shut out Athletics 11-0 in first game since trading ace Tarik Skubal to Dodgers
Keider Montero pitched a gem as Detroit looks to restructure its rotation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 11:24 PMThe Tigers beat the A's 11-0 to complete their first season-series sweep vs. an AL team
Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday. One day after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects, the Tigers responded with their third straight win to remain within 2 1/2 games of the last wild-card spot in the AL.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 11:23 PMKeider Montero cruises as Tigers steamroll Athletics to complete sweep
Still reeling from the late-night trade of ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, the Tigers completed the sweep of the Athletics, 11-0.
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