DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Matt Chapman ht a pair of home runs as the Oakland Athletics beat the Tigers 9-3 in Detroit Tuesday night.
Chapman launched a two-run shot in the third, then followed it with a solo bomb in the ninth for Oakland, which has won three straight. Josh Harrison and Mark Canha each added a pair of RBI in the victory.
Cole Irvin allowed three runs over four-and-two-thirds frames but took a no-decision. Deolis Guerra got his third win in relief.
Robbie Grossman, Dustin Garneau and Derek Hill all went deep for Detroit, which has lost four straight and they have lost nine out of their last 11 home games.
Tarik Skubal took his 12th loss, allowing six runs in five innings.
Wily Peralta goes to the hill tonight for the Tigers while the A’s start James Kaprielian.
