Max Clark hits his first career homer to lead the Tigers past the A's 8-6
Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night. Clark was called up from the minors Friday and the No. 3 overall pick from the 2023 draft has made an immediate impact. Kevin McGonigle homered for a second straight game and Gleyber Torres also went deep to help the Tigers move within 2 1/2 games of the final wild-card spot…
Max Clark made his Major League Baseball debut and contributed to the Detroit Tigers' victory against the Athletics with a crucial two-run homer in the sixth inning. The 21-year-old, who was called up from the minors on Friday, had three hits and an RBI in his first game and then broke the game open with his power-hitting performance.
Kevin McGonigle also delivered a home run for his third straight game, marking the first instance in Tigers history where two players aged 21 or younger hit a home run in the same game. Framber Valdez, the Tigers' starting pitcher, allowed two runs and nine hits over seven innings, securing his 10th win of the season. The Athletics suffered their 11th straight series loss, a feat they've only accomplished twice in the past 110 years, dating back to 2008 and 1960.
The Tigers now find themselves just 2 1/2 games away from securing the final wild-card spot. The series finale saw Henry Bolte hit a three-run homer for the A's, while Kenley Jansen assisted Clark by retrieving a souvenir ball from a grateful fan. Up next, RH Keider Montero is set to start for Detroit against LH Gage Jump in a series-clinching game.
A win would put the Tigers at 6-0 against the Athletics, accomplishing their first-ever undefeated season series.
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