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Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers Wrap - Oakland Wins 5-3

Oakland got a 5-3 victory over Detroit on Thursday, with A.J. Puk earning the victory and helping Athletics moneyline bettors cash out.

The Athletics were a +100 underdog in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 8.

Oakland got 1 innings from Domingo Acevedo, who gave up 1 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 0. A.J. Puk earned the victory, while the Athletics got 2 RBIs from Seth Brown in the win.

Detroit's starting pitcher Michael Fulmer worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Tucker Barnhart in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Detroit as they had 5 hits, while Oakland only had 6.

The game was closed out by Dany Jimenez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.

Oakland looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Los Angeles. Detroit will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Baltimore.