Detroit, MI
After a lead-off home run that welcomed everyone’s stomachs to the playoffs, the A’s didn’t make it past second base. Jose Valverde closed out a dominant Justin Verlander start.
Alex Avila helped with a solo home run. Also, the A’s did not field the ball well.
Game 2: Doug Fister vs. Tommy Milone
Sunday, 12:07 PM on MLB TV (10/7).