Oakland beats Detroit, 3 – 1, to extend its club-record winning streak to 14 consecutive games, the longest in the majors since 1977. The A’s will finally lose tomorrow, 8 – 2 to the Tigers, after starting the skein on April 23rd. Oakland leads by eight games in the American League West.

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On May 9, 1988 — Oakland beats Detroit, 3 – 1, to extend its club-record winning streak to 14 consecutive games, the longest in the majors since 1977. The A’s will finally lose tomorrow, 8 – 2 to the Tigers, after starting the skein on April 23rd. Oakland leads by eight games in the American League West.

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Baseball Reference May 9