Trevor Cahill was the perfect remedy for Oakland's weary bullpen, answering a challenge laid out before the game by manager Bob Geren. Then again, the Athletics' starters have been that way most of the season -- a pattern that has to continue if this pesky team is going to make a run in the AL West. Cahill had a season-high nine strikeouts while scattering four hits in eight innings, and the A's beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Sunday. Read more: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310417111&teams=detroit-tigers-vs-oakland-athletics
