Max Clark hits his first career homer to lead the Tigers past the A's 8-6

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

After the game, the Dodgers acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Skubal for three minor league prospects.

Clark was called up from the minors Friday and the No. 3 overall pick from the 2023 draft has made an immediate impact. He had three hits and an RBI in his debut and then broke the game open with a two-run shot in the sixth inning against Jack Perkins (2-7) in his second game.

Kevin McGonigle homered for a second straight game and Gleyber Torres also went deep to help the Tigers move within 2 1/2 games of the final wild-card spot two days before the trade deadline.

The homers by Clark and fellow 2023 draft pick McGonigle marked the first time the Tigers ever got homers from two players age 21 or younger in the same game.

Framber Valdez (6-7) allowed two runs and nine hits in seven innings to get his 10th win of his career against the A's.

Perkins allowed six runs and nine hits in 5 1-3 innings as the A's have lost 11th straight series for just the third time in the last 110 seasons. They also did it in 2008 and 1960.

Henry Bolte hit a three-run homer for the A's.

After Torres broke a tie with a two-run shot in the fifth, Clark delivered his big blow the following inning. His drive to right field went over the Tigers bullpen and was retrieved by a fan on the lawn. Kenley Jansen reacted quickly and got the souvenir ball for Clark in exchange for some swag for the fan.

RH Keider Montero (7-6, 3.34 ERA) was set start the series finale for Detroit on Sunday against LH Gage Jump (4-6, 4.00). With a win the Tigers will finish the season 6-0 against the A's and go undefeated in the season series for the first time ever.

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Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres, left, attempts to turn a double play after getting Athletics' Jonathan Ornelas (11) out during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Detroit Tigers' Max Clark, right, greets third base coach Billy Boyer (88) after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Detroit Tigers' Max Clark celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong's double-play grounder as the streaking Boston Red Sox edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday night.

After the game, the Dodgers acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers for three minor league prospects.

The Red Sox have won four straight, including the first two games of the series against the Dodgers. The Red Sox 13-3 since the All-Star break and 22-4 since the start of July.

The only hits allowed by Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto through seven innings were home runs by Ceddanne Rafaela in the first and third innings. Yamamoto retired 13 consecutive hitters after Rafaela's second blast.

Monasterio's double to left field ended Yamamoto's streak. Monasterio moved to third on Jarren Duran's bunt single before scoring on Wong's double-play grounder.

Teoscar Hernández had three hits, including a two-run homer off Boston left-hander Payton Tolle in the second. Tolle allowed two runs on nine hits in six innings. Justin Slaten (2-4) pitched a scoreless seventh.

Red Sox left-hander Aroldis Chapman pitched a perfect ninth for his 27th save.

Yamamoto (11-7) allowed three runs on four hits in eight innings.

The Red Sox held out All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras, who had concussion testing after he was hit by a pitch on the side of his helmet Friday night.

Before the game, Dodgers left-hander Cole Irvin was designated for assignment. Irvin allowed six runs in Friday night's 9-4 loss to Boston. The Dodgers recalled right-handers Kyle Hurt and Wyatt Mills and placed right-handed pitcher Will Klein on the injured list with right elbow discomfort.

Red Sox LHP Jake Bennett (6-4, 2.74 ERA) was scheduled to face Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan (4-7, 4.95) on Sunday night.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez (37) is greeted by Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman (5) after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez (37) watches the ball as he hits a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela (3), left, is greeted by Boston Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu (52) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)