Detroit — The Tigers battled out of a three-run hole Thursday. Rookie starter Beau Brieske survived a three-run, 35-pitch first inning and ended up with a six-inning, quality start.
Good things were happening and the Tigers were set up for a much-needed win Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park, but in the end it was just more frustration.
"Just a different way to lose," manager AJ Hinch said after the Oakland Athletics beat the Tigers 5-3 in the finale of the five-game series.
The Athletics, who came in riding a nine-game losing streak, won four of the five games.