A's start key road trip with series against Tigers
A six-game road trip this week could determine just how serious the Oakland Athletics are about remaining in the playoff chase.
The A's are trying to catch the Houston Astros in the American League West Division standings and the Boston Red Sox in the wild-card race. Oakland begins its journey with three games in Detroit, starting on Tuesday, then heads to Toronto for a weekend series.
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