SPORTS

A's 5, Tigers 1

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera talks with home plate umpire Mark Wegner, left, after Cabrera is called out on strikes in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tuesday April 26, 2016. The A's won 5-1.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera talks with home plate umpire Mark Wegner, left, after Cabrera is called out on strikes in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tuesday April 26, 2016. The A's won 5-1.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rubs his head in the dugout in the ninth inning. Cabrera went 1-for-4.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rubs his head in the dugout in the ninth inning. Cabrera went 1-for-4.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera heads back to the dugout after he strikes out swinging in the ninth inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera heads back to the dugout after he strikes out swinging in the ninth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia comes out to talk with pitcher Mike Pelfrey after the Athletics score a run in the fourth inning. Pelfrey pitched six and 2/3 innings allowing nine hits with five earned runs and one strikeout.
Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia comes out to talk with pitcher Mike Pelfrey after the Athletics score a run in the fourth inning. Pelfrey pitched six and 2/3 innings allowing nine hits with five earned runs and one strikeout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera greets Justin Upton before taking on the Athletics.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera greets Justin Upton before taking on the Athletics.
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Brandon Young points how the batters hit to different fields during batting practice to his son, Carter Young, 3, both of Taylor.
Brandon Young points how the batters hit to different fields during batting practice to his son, Carter Young, 3, both of Taylor.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Tigers vice president of baseball operations and general manager Al Avila, in suit, with Red Wings players, from left, Dylan Larkin, Riley Sheahan, Darren Helm, Luke Glendening and Justin Abdelkader during batting practice.
Tigers vice president of baseball operations and general manager Al Avila, in suit, with Red Wings players, from left, Dylan Larkin, Riley Sheahan, Darren Helm, Luke Glendening and Justin Abdelkader during batting practice.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Red Wings' Riley Sheahan, center, and Dylan Larkin, right, watch batting practice.
Red Wings' Riley Sheahan, center, and Dylan Larkin, right, watch batting practice.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Buck Farmer was called up from Triple A Toledo after Detroit beat Chicago 3-2 at Comerica Park.
Tigers pitcher Buck Farmer was called up from Triple A Toledo after Detroit beat Chicago 3-2 at Comerica Park.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Mike Pelfrey works in the first inning. Pelfrey threw 100 pitches, 65 for strikes.
Tigers pitcher Mike Pelfrey works in the first inning. Pelfrey threw 100 pitches, 65 for strikes.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Ian Kinsler singles in the first inning. Kinsler went 2-for-4.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler singles in the first inning. Kinsler went 2-for-4.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez
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From left, Brandon Judge, Kensley Judge, 3, Kiley Judge and Braylen Judge, 5, all of Grand Blanc dressed for a chilly night at the ballpark.
From left, Brandon Judge, Kensley Judge, 3, Kiley Judge and Braylen Judge, 5, all of Grand Blanc dressed for a chilly night at the ballpark.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Athletics pitcher Rich Hill works in the first inning. Hill pitched seven innings allowing four hits with eight strikeouts.
Athletics pitcher Rich Hill works in the first inning. Hill pitched seven innings allowing four hits with eight strikeouts.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers left fielder Justin Upton catches a fly ball at the wall off the bat of Athletics' Chris Coghlan, then the ball pops out and he catches it again, in the third inning.
Tigers left fielder Justin Upton catches a fly ball at the wall off the bat of Athletics' Chris Coghlan, then the ball pops out and he catches it again, in the third inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Ian Kinsler high fives Justin Upton, right, after Upton's catch in the third inning.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler high fives Justin Upton, right, after Upton's catch in the third inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias can't hold onto the ball while Athletics' Josh Reddick steals second base safely in the fourth inning.
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias can't hold onto the ball while Athletics' Josh Reddick steals second base safely in the fourth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Athletics' Josh Reddick (22) heads to third base and then scores after this single by Jed Lowrie is deflected by Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias in the fourth inning.
Athletics' Josh Reddick (22) heads to third base and then scores after this single by Jed Lowrie is deflected by Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias in the fourth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Athletics' Coco Crisp hits a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0 Athletics in the fourth inning.
Athletics' Coco Crisp hits a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0 Athletics in the fourth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus talks with home plate umpire Mark Wegner, left, after Miguel Cabrera talked with Wegner also in the sixth inning. It appeared Cabrera called time but was not given it or perhaps it was too late.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus talks with home plate umpire Mark Wegner, left, after Miguel Cabrera talked with Wegner also in the sixth inning. It appeared Cabrera called time but was not given it or perhaps it was too late.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
The Tigers season was a manic ride to say the least.
The Tigers season was a manic ride to say the least.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
On a chilly evening, Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan tries to warm his hand before he starts to pitch in the seventh inning.
On a chilly evening, Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan tries to warm his hand before he starts to pitch in the seventh inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan works in the seventh inning. Ryan pitched one and 1/3 innings allowing one hit with one strikeout.
Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan works in the seventh inning. Ryan pitched one and 1/3 innings allowing one hit with one strikeout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan makes a pick off attempt in the seventh inning.
Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan makes a pick off attempt in the seventh inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Paws and the DTE Energy Squad sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch.
Paws and the DTE Energy Squad sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez slams down his bat after he pops out in the seventh inning.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez slams down his bat after he pops out in the seventh inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' J.D. Martinez grounds out in the seventh inning. Martinez went 0-for-4.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez grounds out in the seventh inning. Martinez went 0-for-4.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Nick Castellanos strikes out swinging to end the seventh inning. Castellanos went 0-for-3.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos strikes out swinging to end the seventh inning. Castellanos went 0-for-3.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan, left, sits in the dugout with Andrew Romine in the eighth inning.
Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan, left, sits in the dugout with Andrew Romine in the eighth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Anthony Gose flies out in the eighth inning. Gose went 1-for-3.
Tigers' Anthony Gose flies out in the eighth inning. Gose went 1-for-3.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson
Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hits an RBI double in the ninth inning to finally get the Tigers on the board to make it 5-1.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hits an RBI double in the ninth inning to finally get the Tigers on the board to make it 5-1.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Athletics center fielder Billy Burns cannot catch this fly ball off the bat of Tigers' Victor Martinez in the ninth inning.
Athletics center fielder Billy Burns cannot catch this fly ball off the bat of Tigers' Victor Martinez in the ninth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News