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Tarik Skubal and Colt Keith Lead the Tigers to a 6-2 Victory over the Athletics
Tarik Skubal allowed one run in five innings and Colt Keith’s two-run homer helped Detroit win its third straight.
- The Detroit Tigers defeated the Athletics 6-2 at Comerica Park on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with third baseman Colt Keith launching a two-run homer in the first inning to spark an early lead.
- Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal struck out nine batters over five innings to earn the win, though he allowed a solo home run to Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte in the third that cut Detroit's lead to 2-1.
- Detroit broke open the game with a four-run sixth inning, sparked by pinch hitter Ben Malgeri's RBI double and a two-run double from Matt Vierling that extended the lead to 6-1.
- Rookie Kevin McGonigle reached base for the 53rd time before the All-Star break, setting an MLB record and surpassing a mark previously held by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in 2017.
- Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced before the game that the team parted ways with third base coach Joey Cora over philosophical differences; Detroit continues the series Wednesday with right-hander Troy Melton facing Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs.
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Tarik Skubal, Tigers stifle Athletics to extend strong run
Colt Keith blasted a two-run homer in support of ace Tarik Skubal as the host Detroit Tigers topped the Athletics 6-2 on Tuesday. Skubal, who has been the subject of heavy trade speculation, gave up one run on five hits in five innings. Skubal (5-4) allowed two walks and struck out nine in the Tigers'
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Tarik Skubal and Colt Keith lead the Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
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