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The Oakland Athletics dominated the Detroit Tigers in a 7-1 victory on Sunday, thanks to a standout performance by Zack Gelof. Gelof had an impressive four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to lead his team to victory.

Gelof started strong with an RBI triple in the first inning, followed by a run scored on JJ Bleday’s single. He then showcased his power with a three-run homer in the second inning against Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty. Gelof’s stellar performance at the plate was a key factor in the Athletics’ success.

After the game, Gelof credited his success to his approach at the plate, saying, “For me, it’s just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is.” His disciplined approach paid off, as he also drew three walks and scored three runs in Saturday’s game.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay praised Gelof’s plate discipline and believed it set him up for a big day at the plate. Kotsay said, “It was a great result today with all of his at-bats. He’s working in the right direction right now.”

In addition to Gelof’s standout performance, Abraham Toro contributed with two hits, two runs scored, and an RBI for the Athletics. Pitcher Joe Boyle also had a strong outing, striking out six batters over five scoreless innings.

The Tigers, on the other hand, struggled to generate offense, with Riley Greene’s solo home run in the eighth inning being their only run of the game. Despite winning their home opener on Friday, the Tigers were unable to secure a series win against the Athletics.

The Athletics will now face the Texas Rangers in a three-game series, with left-handed pitcher Alex Wood set to start the opener. The Tigers, meanwhile, will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a two-game series, with right-handed pitcher Reese Olson getting the start.