In a thrilling contest, the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Oakland Athletics with an 11-4 victory, marking their place as the first MLB team to reach 50 wins this season. Despite giving up two early homers, Tarik Skubal showcased resilience, striking out eight while allowing four runs across six innings. The Tigers' offense, spearheaded by Kerry Carpenter's long-awaited two-run homer and Dillon Dingler's three-run shot, ignited a five-run third inning, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Wenceel Pérez also shined defensively with two impressive outfield assists, contributing to the Tigers' dominant performance.