Live Blogging: Oakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers 06/25/2018

MLB: Oakland Athletics at Detroit Tigers 06/25/2018

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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. This Afternoon it is the Oakland Athletics taking on Detroit Tigers. The A’s are coming in with a record of 40-38, while the Tigers are coming in with a record of 36-42. This game could be a game that could determine which one of these teams are going to start being sellers, before the July 31st Trade Deadline.

The A’s are struggling to stay relevant in the A.L. West. They are 11.5 games behind the Astros for the Division. And 7 games behind the Mariners for the last A.L. Wild Card. They could be sellers in this year’s trading deadline.

Meanwhile the Tigers are trying to stay relevant in the A.L. Central. They are 8 games behind the Indians, for the Division. And 11 games behind the Mariners, for the final A.L. Wild Card.

This Afternoon’s starting pitching matchups are Edwin Jackson for the Athletics and Jordan Zimmermann for the Tigers. Jackson will make his A's Debut. While Zimmermann is 2-0, with a 4.95 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, a 4.00 K/BB, and 3.75 P/PA. Both pitchers are right-handed. 

It is the Oakland Athletics taking on Detroit Tigers, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI

Starting Lineups:
Oakland Athletics (40-38):
1. Dustin Fowler CF
2. Matt Joyce LF
3. Jed Lowrie 3B
4. Khris Davis DH
5. Matt Olson 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty RF
7. Marcus Siemen SS
8. Jonathon Lucroy C
9. Franklin Barreto 2B
SP: Edwin Jackson (RHP) (1st Start of 2018)

Detroit Tigers (36-42):
1. Leonys Martin CF
2. Niko Goodrum 3B
3. Nicholas Castellanos RF
4. Victor Martinez DH
5. John Hicks 1B
6. JaCoby Jones LF
7. Grayson Greiner C
8. Jose Iglesias SS
9. Dixon Machado 2B
SP: Jordan Zimmermann (RHP) (2-0, 4.95 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 4.00 K/BB, 3.75 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Fowler 
2. Joyce
3. Lowrie
Jordan Zimmermann now starting as Tigers Pitcher.
That Soccer Tournament in Russia:
First Pitch around 2:10 p.m. CDT.
Fowler flies out to Castellanos. 1 out.
​Joyce strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Lowrie grounds out to Hicks. Hicks to Zimmermann. 3 outs.
Athletics go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning:
OAK 0, DET 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Martin
2. Goodrum 
3. Castellanos
Edwin Jackson now starting as Athletics Pitcher.
​Martin grounds out to Olson, unassisted. 1 out.
Goodrum strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Castellanos flies out to Piscotty. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
OAK 0, DET 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Davis
5. Olson
6. Piscotty
Zimmermann currenlty at 17 pitches.
​Davis pops out to Machado. 1 out.
Olson draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Piscotty grounds out to Zimmermann. Olson advances to 2nd. 2 outs. Runner on 2nd.
Semien pops out to Machado. 
A's strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
OAK 0, DET 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Martinez
5. Hick
6. Jones
Jackson currently at 12 pitches.
​Martinez singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Hick reaches on fielding error by Jackson. Martinez advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Jones lines out to Joyce. 1 out.
Martinez and Hick move 90 feet on passed ball by Lucroy. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 
Greiner strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Iglesias flies out to Joyce at the Warning Track. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a couple of base runners in scoring position.

End of 2nd Inning:
OAK 0, DET 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Lucroy
9. Barreto 
1. Fowler, 0-1
Zimmermann currently at 30 pitches.
​Lucroy singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Barreto flies out to Castellanos. 1 out.
Fowler singles to right field. Lucroy advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
Fowler gets caught stealing at 2nd Base. Greiner to Iglesias. 2 outs.
Joyce flies out to Martin. 3 outs.
Athletics strand a base runner on 3rd Base. 

Middle of 3rd Inning:
OAK 0, DET 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Machado
1. Martin, 0-1
2. Goodrum, 0-1
Jackson currently at 22 pitches.
​CORRECTION: This is the first of 4 game-series for the A's/Tigers. 
Machado gets called out on strikes, after a 10-pitch at-bat. 1 out.
Martin pops out to Semien. 2 outs.
Goodrum strikes out on a foul tip caught by Lucroy. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning;
OAK 0, DET 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Lowrie
4. Davis 
5. Olson
Zimmermann currently at 47 pitches. 
Group B in a Pair of Draws in Russia 
​Lowrie flies out to Martin. 1 out.
Davis strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Kirk Gibson is the Tigers Home Call Color Analyst. I bet the Tigers and Red Sox series would be very interesting if Gibson and Dennis Eckersley, calling that series. 
Olson flies out to Jones. 3 outs.
Athletics go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
OAK 0, DET 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Castellanos, 0-1
4. Martinez, 1-1
5. Hicks, BB
Jackson currently at 38 pitches.
Castellanos doubles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Martinez grounds out to Barreto. Castellanos advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out.
RBI-SINGLE: Hicks hits an RBI-Single, scoring Castellanos. OAK 0, DET 1
​Jones gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Greiner pops out to Semien. 3 outs. 
Tigers strand a base runner. 
The game has reached one hour. 

End of 4th Inning:
OAK 0, DET 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Piscotty, 0-1
7. Semien, 0-1
8. Lucroy, 1-1
Zimmermann currenlty at 56 pitches.
​Piscotty singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Umpire Crew discussing about whether a possible foul tip caught is reviewable. And the call stands that the ball was not caught after a foul tip. 
Semien gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Lucroy flies out to Martin. 2 outs.
Barreto singles to left field. Piscotty advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
TIGERS MOUND VISIT #1: OAK 6, DET 5
Fowler lines out to Martin. 3 outs.
Athletics strand a pair of base runners. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
OAK 0, DET 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Iglesias, 0-1
9. Machado, 0-1
1. Martin, 0-2
Jackson currently at 47 pitches.
Iglesias singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Machado sacrifice bunts to Jackson. Iglesias advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 1 out.
Alex Wilson (RHP) warming up in Tigers Bullpen.
Martin strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Goodrum lines out to Piscotty. Diving catch by Piscotty. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner. 

End of 5th Inning:
OAK 0, DET 1

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Joyce, 0-2
3. Lowrie, 0-2
4. Davis, 0-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Alex Wilson (RHP) replaces Jordan Zimmermann as Tiger Pitcher.
​Joyce singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Lowrie reaches into 5-4 fielder's choice. Joyce is out at 2nd.
Davis lines out to Iglesias. 2 outs.
Olson fouls out to Hicks. 3 outs.
Athletics strand a base runner.

Middle of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Castellanos, 1-2
4. Martinez, 1-2
5. Hicks, 1-1, RBI
​Jackson currently at 62 pitches.
Castellanos gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Martinez singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Hicks doubles down the left field line. Martinez advances to 3rd. 
ATHLETICS MOUND VISIT #1: OAK 5, DET 5
Yusmeiro Petit (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Jones pops out to Barreto. 2 outs.
Greiner grounds out to Semien. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a pair of base runners. 

End of 6th Inning:
OAK 0, DET 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Piscotty, 1-2
7. Semien, 0-2
8. Lucroy, 1-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Louis Coleman (RHP) replaces Alex Wilson as Tigers Pitcher.
​HOME RUN: Stephen Piscotty hits a solo home run off of Louis Coleman. OAK 1, DET 1
Semien flies out to Castellanos. 1 out.
Lucroy singles to left center field. Runner on 1st.
Joe Jimenez (RHP) warming up in Tigers Bullpen.
Barreto strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Fowler reaches on a double to shallow center field. Lucroy advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 
PITCHING CHANGE: Joe Jimenez (RHP) replaces Louis Coleman as Tigers Pitcher. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 2 outs. OAK 1, DET 1
​Joyce draws a bases loaded walk. Bases Loaded.
Lowrie flies out to Martin. 3 outs.
A's strand the bases loaded. 

Middle of 7th Inning:
OAK 1, DET 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Iglesias, 1-2
9. Machado, 0-1
1. Martin, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Yusmeiro Petit (RHP) replaces Edwin Jackson as A's Pitcher.
​Iglesias singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Machado bunt pop outs to Olson. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Ryan Butcher (LHP) replaces Yusmeiro Petit as A's Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 1 out. OAK 1, DET 1
​Martin hits a ground-ruled double into center field. Iglesias advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 1 out
PITCHING CHANGE: Lou Trivino (RHP) replaces Ryan Buchter as A's Pitcher.
Goodrum reaches into a 5-2 fielder's choice. Iglesias is out at Home Plate. 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Nicholas Castellanos hits a 3-run home run off of Lou Trivinio. Martin and Goodrum score. OAK 1, DET 4
​Martinez reaches on 3rd strike, wild pitch by Trivinio. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-RUNNING: Victor Reyes replaces Victor Martinez.
Santiago Casilla (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Hicks lines out to Fowler. Diving catch by Fowler. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a base runner.

End of 7th inning:
OAK 1, DET 4

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Davis, 0-3
5. Olson, 0-2
6. Piscotty, 2-3
Jimenez currently at 11 pitches.
​Davis gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st.
Olson fouls out to Goodrum. 1 out.
Piscotty doubles to left field line. Davis advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.p
Semien hits an RBI-Sacrifice Fly to Castellanos. Davis scores. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs. OAK 2, DET 4
​Shane Greene (RHP) warming up in Tigers Bullpen.
RBI-SINGLE: Lucroy hits an RBI-Single, scoring Stephen Piscotty. OAK 3, DET 4
RBI-DOUBLE: Barreto hits an RBI-Double, scoring Lucroy. OAK 4, DET 4
​PITCHING CHANGE: Shane Greene (RHP) replaces Joe Jimenez as Tigers Pitcher.
Fowler gets called out on strikes. 

Middle of 8th inning:
OAK 4, DET 4

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Jones, 0-3
7. Greiner, 0-3
8. Iglesias, 2-3
Trivino currently at 15 pitches.
​Jones grounds out to Barreto. 1 out.
Greiner gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Iglesias lines out to Joyce. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
OAK 4, DET 4

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up: 
2. Joyce, 1-3
3. Lowrie, 0-4
4. Davis, 0-3
​Greene currently at 3 pitches.
Joyce strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Blake Trenien (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
HOME RUN: Jed Lowrie hits a solo home run off of Shane Greene. OAK 5, DET 4
Davis flies out to Martin. 2 outs.
Olson draws a 2-out walk Runner on 1st.
Piscotty pops out to Machado. 
A's strand a base runner. 

Middle of 9th Inning:
OAK 5, DET 4

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Machado, 0-2
1. Martin, 1-4'
2. Goodrum, 0-4
PITCHING CHANGE: Blake Trenien (RHP) replaces Lou Trivino as A's Pitcher.
​PINCH-HITTING: Jeimer Candelario pinch-hitting for Dixon Machado. 
Candelario grounds out to Treinen. 1 out.
Martin bunt singles down the first base line. Runner on 1st.
Goodrum strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
ATHLETICS MOUND VISIT #2: OAK 4, DET 4
Castellanos hits a come-backer. Trenien picks it up and throws it to Hicks, to end this game. 3 outs.
Tigers strand the tying run on base.

Final:
OAK 5, DET 4
OAK: (41-38)
DET: (36-43)
W: Trivino (6-1)
L: Greene (2-4)
SV: Treinen (18)
PoG: Lowrie (OAK) 1/5, HR, RBI
ToG: 3:17

Final Thoughts:
It looked like the Tigers were going to pull this one out. That was until their Bullpen was unable to hold on to the victory. Lowrie gives the A's the only lead of the game, with a solo shot off of Shane Greene in the Top of 9th Inning.  This makes you believe that this one could make the Tigers sellers faster than the A's. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page. 
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