mlb Game Recap
Detroit Downed 5-0 By Oakland - Garrett Hill Takes Loss
Detroit was unable to break through against the Oakland pitching staff, losing 5-0 on Thursday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Oakland was favored by -175 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.
Domingo Acevedo earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Sean Murphy in the win.
Detroit's starting pitcher Jose Cisnero worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Tucker Barnhart in a losing cause.
Oakland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-4 advantage in hits.
Oakland heads into a battle against Texas. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.