The Oakland Athletics battled to the end, but some base running mistakes and a lack of timely hitting sent them to a 2-0 loss Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.
JP Sears made his 31st start of the season in Sunday’s game and allowed a two-out double to Spencer Torkelson in the first inning. However, Sears would leave him stranded as Miguel Cabrera grounded out to end the inning.
Esteury Ruiz came into the game just three stolen bases away from tying Kenny Loftin’s rookie record. Ruiz led off the first inning with a single off of Eduardo Rodriguez and wasted no time stealing second for 64th stolen base of the season.