It took a Shea “Bangeliers” homer in the bottom of the seventh for the Athletics to overtake the American League Central Division leader Detroit Tigers but they did it in grand style. Game two of the three game series is tonight at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

Despite suffering losses in back-to-back games, Detroit is still atop the AL Central, 10.5 games ahead of the Kansas City Royals. The Athletics remain at the bottom of the AL West, 10.5 games back of a Wild Card spot. Time: 10:05 p.m. ET

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Tigers vs. Athletics MLB game to be played on August 27, 2025 on ESPN.

Darell Hernaiz walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Athletics beat the American League-leading Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Tuesday night. Eduarniel Núñez (1-0) made his eighth MLB appearance and got his first career win.

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Athletics manager Mark Kotsay discusses his team's 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday at Sutter Health Park. Mark Kotsay states Athletics ‘clicking' in red-hot second half after latest win ori

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