Kenny Rogers improves to 24-4 at the Oakland Coliseum, leading Detroit to an 11 – 4 victory over the Athletics. Rogers is 22-1 in Oakland since 1995.

On April 19, 2006 — Kenny Rogers improves to 24-4 at the Oakland Coliseum, leading Detroit to an 11 – 4 victory over the Athletics. Rogers is 22-1 in Oakland since 1995.

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