Paul Blackburn, two A's relievers shut out Tigers

April 6 - Paul Blackburn and two relievers combined on a five-hit shutout as the visiting Oakland Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-0, on Saturday afternoon. Blackburn (1-0) limited Detroit to three hits in six innings while recording four strikeouts. Austin Adams pitched one inning before Mason Miller closed out the contest, striking out three in two innings. Brent Rooker led the offense with two hits, including a two-run homer, and three RBIs. Zack Gelof walked three times and scored three runs for Oakland, which claimed its second win this...