The Oakland Athletics weren't trying to pull a fast one on the Detroit Tigers. The effect, though, was much the same. After the Tigers spent the day expecting to face Oakland's Jharel Cotton, he was scratched a few minutes before Monday night's game with a strained groin. His replacement, Raul Alcantara, held Detroit scoreless for 3 2/3 innings to set up an 8-3 victory. read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=370918106
