Top 8th: A's chip away at lead
After getting the first out of the eighth inning, Justin Wilson was relieved by right-hander Drew VerHagen, who immediately gave up a triple to Khris Davis. Jed Lawrie singled in Davis, still with one out. VerHagen got the final two outs, and the Tigers still lead 8-4.
Bottom 7th: Tigers go quietly, lead 8-3
Jose Iglesias walked to lead off the bottom of the seventh for the Tigers, but was thrown out on a fielder's choice off the bat of Bobby Wilson. Anthony Gose then grounded into an inning-ending double play.