OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Even though they’re still three games under .500, the Oakland Athletics are feeling a lot better about themselves after their second consecutive ninth-inning rally against Detroit closer Francisco Rodriguez.
The Tigers are a different matter. Now manager Brad Ausmus and his staff are contemplating a change at the back end of the bullpen.
Ryon Healy hit a two-run homer to cap a three-run ninth against Rodriguez, and the A’s came back for the second straight day to beat the Tigers 8-6 on Sunday.
“I think momentum absolutely carries over,” said Oakland second baseman Jed Lowrie, whose double off Rodriguez tied the game.