OAKLAND — Down to their last out, Adam Rosales struck a blow for the slumping Athletics with a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning in a 6-5 win Saturday night over the Detroit Tigers before a crowd of 16,651.
Detroit closer Francisco Rodriguez had the Athletics down to their last out after retiring red hot Yonder Alonso and Ryon Healy to open the ninth inning. Catcher Brian Maxwell followed with a walk, Matt Joyce doubled him to third, and Rosales first-pitch single won the game as the A’s improved to 13-19.
Fernando Montas got the win in relief, the first of his career.