A's survive Tigers' late rally, 8-6
Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer in the first inning as the Oakland Athletics built an eight-run lead and held off the host Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Thursday.
Mark Canha also homered, and Yan Gomes supplied two hits and two RBIs for the A's. Khris Davis, elevated from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, added two hits and an RBI.
Frankie Montas (11-9) gave up three runs on five hits and struck out seven in 6 2/3 innings. Serg