The Tigers took the early lead in Game 3 versus The Oakland A's with a Gerald Laird double on a grounder to left field and Ryan Rayburn scored the run in thei run in the  2nd inning.  It was a pitching match between Justin Verlander and Dallas Braden of The A's.  It wasn't until the fourth inning when The A's took control.  Verlander gave up a 2 run homer to Jack Cust and the game slowly slipped way for The Tigers as their offense struggled.

The sixth inning determined the final outcome as Verlander gave up a single, then a balk advanced the runner to 2nd.  Justin Giambi stepped up to the plate and delivered a 2 run homer and The A's led 4 to 1.

The A's finished off The Tigers in the 8th inning as Brandon Lyon delvered a pitch to Kurt Suzuki and knocked out a double to right field and Bobby Crosby scored the final run in the game.

Detroit managed only 1 run on 6 hits.  The A's picked up 5 runs on 9 hits and The best of 2 out of 3 games to take The Series. 

The Tigers travel to Minnesota to take on The Twins on Friday Night.  The Pregame Show begins at 7:50 pm,  Tune into 1270 am or 92-1 fm WMKT to catch all the action live. Go Tigers!!!!!!!!