Framber Valdez threw seven innings of one-run ball to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the visiting Athletics on Thursday night. Valdez retired the first 11 hitters he faced and allowed just three hits, struck out nine and issued no walks in a dominant performance.
Other MLB Games
The Rangers moved into first place in the American League West with a walk-off victory over the Angels. The Braves clinched their first series win in Pittsburgh in four years. The Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games while sweeping the White Sox.
The Mets recorded a victory over the Royals to win their first series since mid-June. The Yankees walloped the Rays to split a four-game series. The Orioles defeated the Cubs to avoid a three-game series sweep. The Guardians belted three solo homers in a victory over the Twins.
The Marlins earned their sixth straight victory, matching their best streak of the season, with a win over the Mariners. The Phillies claimed the rubber game with the Reds. The Brewers capped a long week in St. Louis by beating the Cardinals and taking four of the five games.
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