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Last updated: April 9, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

American League Midweek Mayhem

A challenging night in the American League saw the Athletics secure a narrow 1-0 shutout victory over the Yankees in the Bronx, largely thanks to starter Jeffrey Springs, who carried a no-hit bid deep into the seventh inning before handing off to relievers for the combined one-hitter. However, the Oakland offense faced its own injury scare when outfielder Brent Rooker exited in the first inning after feeling back pain following a swing, clouding the win. Meanwhile, in Detroit, the Tigers suffered a more severe setback when center fielder Parker Meadows was hospitalized via cart following a severe outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene, raising immediate concerns about the team’s defensive alignment 1.