A’s waste strong first start from Basso in loss to Tigers

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brant Hurter pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Saturday.

Detroit moved back over .500 after losing three of its previous four games. The Tigers (72-71) haven’t had a winning season since they went 86-75 in 2016.

Looking to rally in the race for the third AL wild card, Detroit bounced back nicely after losing 7-6 to Oakland in 13 innings on Friday night.

“Our vibe, our energy is excellent ...