DETROIT (AP) — Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four.
Colorado matched its longest losing streak this season at seven games, completing a winless six-game trip and dropping to 5-20 since Aug. 16. The Rockies (50-94) have lost 94 or more games in five straight seasons.
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Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene, middle, is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Colorado Rockies' Adael Amador hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle watches after hitting a triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson homered for Detroit (70-79).
Jobe (2-2) got 16 swings and misses. He allowed Adael Amador's first-inning homer and just two more hits while walking one. The 24-year-old right-hander has allowed two runs or fewer in five of seven starts since returning from Tommy John surgery in August.
Greene reached 20 homers for the third straight season when he hit a two-run drive in the first off Gabriel Hughes (0-8), who allowed five runs and five hits in two innings.
Detroit opened a 5-1 lead in the second on John Peck's RBI single and Kevin McGonigle's two-run triple off the wall in right-center, a 397-foot drive that would have been a home run in 24 of the 30 major league ballparks.
Torkelson hit a solo homer in the fifth off Nick Frasso.
Rockies: RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (12-9, 5.30 ERA) starts Monday night against San Diego.
Tigers: RHP Troy Melton (8-4, 2.42 ERA) starts Monday night at Toronto, which goes with RHP José Soriano.
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Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene, middle, is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Colorado Rockies' Adael Amador hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle watches after hitting a triple during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The governing body of Premier League referees admitted an “error of judgment” after Erling Haaland’s hotly contested goal settled the 199th Manchester derby on Sunday.
That will be of little comfort to Manchester United after a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Manchester City at Old Trafford.
United was enraged after VAR awarded Haaland his winning strike in the 60th minute.
At first, the goal was ruled out for offside, but after VAR review the onfield decision was overturned, sparking a roar of celebration from the away fans, including Oasis' Noel Gallagher.
United's players were incensed because City midfielder Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position during the buildup. The Premier League said the goal was allowed because, despite diving to head the ball, the Argentine did not get a touch before it reached Haaland at the far post.
However, soccer rules state a player is interfering with play when “clearly attempting to play a ball" or “challenging an opponent for the ball.”
The refereeing body that oversees Premier League matches, Pro Ref, said Sunday evening that the VAR “did not recognize the likely impact” of Fernandez’s position and “should have recommended an onfield review.”
Pro Ref said it had made contact with United to acknowledge an “error of judgment” relating to the winning goal.
United defender Lisandro Martinez, who was challenging Fernandez, had called the goal an “injustice” and coach Michael Carrick was also perplexed.
“I just don't get it, I really don't get it,” he said. “It’s worrying, it really is if that’s how the game is seen by those who are officiating."
Asked at the time if he thought he would get a better explanation from the referee's governing body or even an apology, Carrick said, “I look forward to that.”
While acknowledgement of the error came soon afterward, it was too late to prevent United falling to a second defeat of the season after four games.
City's fans may have felt justice was done after Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
Foden and City's players remonstrated on the field and coach Enzo Maresca said Fernandes should also have been shown a red for the altercation.
With an extra man United hit the post either side of halftime - first from Marcus Rashford's long-range free kick and then Kobbie Mainoo's low shot from the edge of the area.
It was Maresca's first derby since taking over from Pep Guardiola at the end of last season and victory extended City's 100% start to the season. City moved level on points with defending champion Arsenal at the top of the standings.
“The red card changed the plan of the game, but credit to the players and their effort, spirit and togetherness was brilliant,” Maresca said. “It is already an abnormal situation when you are able to win a game with 10 players. It is fantastic. Then this game is a derby so it is even better.”
United is 13th in the standings with just one win from four games.
Carrick's team plays Brighton in the English League Cup on Wednesday, having been knocked out of the competition at the earliest stage against fourth division Grimsby last season. United plays winless Fulham next weekend before the international break.
“We haven’t got as many points as we would have liked at this point, for sure. There’s no getting away from that. But we don’t need a break or a restart. We’ve just got to move on and get winning again,” Carrick said.
Haaland's goal makes him the outright top scorer in the Manchester derby in the Premier League with nine.
He moved ahead of Wayne Rooney and Sergio Aguero, both on eight.
He has reached that total in eight games, compared to Rooney's 21 appearances and Aguero's 13.
It was Haaland's sixth goal of the season in all competitions.
“You can see he’s happy, not only today, even day by day in the training sessions,” Maresca said. "As much as we keep Erling happy, we are all happy. How do you say in English, ‘happy wife, happy life?’
“Happy Erling, happy life.”
City extended its record as the team to have won more games against United at Old Trafford in the Premier League than any other opponent, with 10 victories.
Liverpool is second with eight wins. Arsenal and Chelsea have six.
Coventry's nightmare start to the season continued with a 5-0 home loss to Brighton.
After running away at the top of the Championship last season it has been a rude awakening for Frank Lampard's team since its return to England's top flight.
Four straight defeats leaves Coventry rooted to the foot of the standings without a goal and a goal difference of minus 10.
Brighton led 1-0 at halftime through Charalampos Kostoulas before going on a scoring spree after the break with goals from Malick Yalcouye, Pascal Gross, Lewis Dunk and Yasin Ayari.
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Manchester City's Erling Haaland, left, Manchester City's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City's Ruben Dias celebrate after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
Manchester City supporter Noel Gallagher in the waits stands after the English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United in Manchester, England, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)
Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick walks on the pitch at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United in Manchester, England, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)
Manchester City's Enzo Fernandez, left, kicks the ball past Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo kicks the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, challenges for the ball with Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
Coventry City's Jay Dasilva, centre right, and teammates applaud to fans after the English Premier League soccer match between Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Coventry, England, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard, centre right, reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Coventry, England, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
Brighton and Hove Albion's Malick Yalcouye, left, celebrates with Pascal Gross after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Coventry, England, Sunday Sept. 13, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
