The Detroit Tigers secured their sixth consecutive win against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, defeating the home team 4-1 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California.
The Motor City Kitties have now won eight of their last nine games, with their latest triumph coming behind the strong pitching of Keider Montero. The 26-year-old right-hander allowed just three hits over six innings, striking out six Athletics batters and issuing only one walk.
For the Athletics, Gage Jump suffered the loss in his 13th start of the season. The 23-year-old left-hander had been on a roll, but couldn't contain the Tigers' offense. He allowed four runs on six hits, walking three batters and striking out eight.
The Athletics' struggles on the mound have been a major concern for the team this season. With a record of 44-66, they are currently last in the American League West division. The Tigers, meanwhile, have been steadily improving, with a record of 53-58.
The Athletics' fans were left frustrated after the loss, which marked their 10th defeat in their last 12 games. The team's manager was not available for comment after the game.
The win marked the Tigers' sixth straight victory over the Athletics, dating back to last season. The team's manager was proud of his team's effort, saying, "We've been playing some great baseball lately, and it's great to see the guys come out and execute like that."
The Tigers will look to continue their winning streak when they face the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The Athletics, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from their loss when they host the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Source: Yahoo Sports