Tigers Defeat A's 9-1 in Season Finale at Coliseum

The Detroit Tigers secured a dominant 9-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics, closing out their final game at the Coliseum before the A's relocate to Sacramento and then Las Vegas. Trey Sweeney starred for the Tigers, going 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, while rookie Ty Madden struck out seven batters over five innings, earning his first MLB win. The victory keeps the Tigers in contention for the AL Wild Card, trailing the Minnesota Twins by 3.5 games. The A's, drawing a modest crowd of 11,250, managed only one run during the game, which came from Zack Gelof's single in the sixth inning. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch reflected on the bittersweet nature of the occasion, acknowledging the history of the venue. Meanwhile, A's manager Mark Kotsay noted the emotional weight of the upcoming final homestand for the franchise in Oakland.