DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Paul Blackburn continued his dominant start to the season as the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 Monday night at Comerica Park.
The A’s starter gave up just four hits in six-and-two-thirds scoreless innings to earn his fourth win of the season. Tony Kemp homered in the victory, and Dany Jimenez picked up his fifth save.
Oakland snaps a nine-game losing streak with the win.
Michael Pineda had a strong start but was tagged with the loss after allowing two runs in six-and-two-thirds innings.
The Tigers have lost six games in a row, including being shutout in back to back games.
