Athletics 7, Tigers 6 (10 innings)
A bases-loaded walk by Darell Hernaiz in the bottom of the 10th gave the Athletics a 7–6 walk-off victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California.
Athletics – Tigers Game Summary
The Athletics opened the scoring with a three-run first capped by a two-out Jacob Wilson three-run homer to left. Riley Greene countered in the top of the third with a two-out, two-strike, 471-foot grand slam over the batter’s eye in dead center, giving the Tigers a 4–3 lead. Tyler Soderstrom tied it up in the bottom of the third on a single to left, and an RBI fielder’s choice 6–4 force play from Wilson put the Athletics back in the lead. But a solo homer to right-center by Colt Keith with one out in the top of the fifth knotted the score back up, this time 5–5.
The Tigers regained the lead in the top of the 10th when a two-out, full-count single to right by Zach McKinstry scored automatic runner Kerry Carpenter. But the Athletics tied the game when Soderstrom led off the bottom of the inning with a single to center. Automatic runner Brent Rooker scored, and on the throw home, Soderstrom took second. After a walk by Wilson, a sacrifice bunt — on two strikes, no less — by Colby Thomas, and a walk by Lawrence Butler, Hernaiz drew another walk, forcing in Soderstrom as the winning run.
What Went Right for the Athletics
Kept Punching
The Athletics held 3–0 and 5–4 leads, only to lose both, then trailed 6–5 heading into the bottom of the 10th but still pulled off the win.
Stranding Opposing Runners
Athletics relievers stranded Tigers runners in scoring position in three straight scoreless innings — the sixth, seventh, and eighth — to preserve a tie game.
What Went Wrong for the Athletics
Starting Pitching
Bido did fine in the first two innings, but the third inning was a disaster. He walked two and gave up two hits, including the Greene grand slam. It took him 36 pitches to get through seven hitters, ending his day early.
The Bottom of the Eighth
By not running out a shallow infield popup near the third-base line, Lawrence Butler gift-wrapped a double play for the Tigers. This bailed the Tigers out of two defensive misplays that could have led to a go-ahead run.
Erratic Pitching in 10th
Elvis Alvarado allowed two Tigers to reach with two outs in the 10th as he completely lost command. He walked Wenceel Perez before allowing a 3–2 go-ahead single to right by Zach McKinstry. He had notched two strikes on each batter. Also of note: he threw a wild pitch earlier in the inning.
Looking Ahead
Eduarniel Nuñez earned the win as Will Vest took the loss, both in relief.
The Athletics (61–72) will go for the three-game sweep over the AL-best Tigers (78–55) Wednesday night. Rookie right-hander Luis Morales (1–0, 1.72 ERA) will start for the Athletics against fellow righty Casey Mize (12–4, 3.68 ERA) of the Tigers. First pitch will be at 7:05 pm Pacific.
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