OAKLAND, Calif. Luis Gonzalez Jersey . -- Pinch-runner Rajai Daviss decision to steal third base just as Oakland catcher Derek Norris was throwing the ball back to the pitcher caught most everyone by surprise -- including several of his Detroit teammates. Tigers manager Brad Ausmus just hopes its the spark to pull his slumping team out of its two-week funk. Davis scored on Austin Jacksons fielders choice groundout in the eighth inning and the Tigers beat the Athletics 6-5 on Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak. "Raj was just being Raj," Ausmus said. "He likes to wreak havoc on the bases, he saw the pitchers head drop and he took advantage." A day after getting shut out in this ALDS rematch from a year ago, the Tigers jumped out to an early lead, lost it, then rallied to win for just the second time in nine games. That helped overcome another rough outing by reigning AL Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, who gave up five runs and eight hits in six innings but was long gone by the time Davis scored the game-winning run. J.D. Martinez drew a one-out walk off Oakland reliever Fernando Abad (0-2). Davis was brought in to run and the speedy outfielder took second on a passed ball. He then stole third when As catcher Derek Norris was throwing the ball back to Abad. After Luke Gregerson replaced Abad, Jackson hit a sharp grounder to shortstop Jed Lowrie, but the As were unable to turn the double play and Davis raced home with the go-ahead run. "I think he caught the whole stadium sleeping," Tigers closer Joe Nathan said. "I know I missed it." As manager Bob Melvin credited Davis for his aggressive running. "That was the difference," Melvin said. "He timed it perfectly. As soon as (Norris) let go of the ball he took off. I havent seen the replay yet if he had a chance to get it and throw him out, but thats a big chance he took and it paid off." Miguel Cabrera and Torii Hunter homered for the Al Central-leading Tigers. Al Albuquerque (2-1) pitched one inning for the win and Nathan worked the ninth for his 12th save in 15 tries. John Jaso homered for the As. The game began as a marquee matchup between Scherzer and Sonny Gray, but both starters were gone after the sixth. Scherzer, who beat the As in Game 1 of the ALDS last season, struck out four, walked two and balked home a run. Grey, who led the AL in ERA entering the night, wasnt much better. He pitched with runners on base in nearly every inning, allowed four runs for the first time this season and struck out five before leaving with a one-run lead after the sixth. The As bullpen couldnt make it stand. Reliever Dan Otero gave up Hunters tying home run with two outs in the seventh before the Tigers scored off Abad in the eighth. It was a much-needed boost for the slumping Tigers, who had dropped seven of eight before coming from behind to beat the As. "We certainly needed it for sure," Ausmus said. "The mood has been good all along ... (but) you could tell in the dugout that the players really wanted this one." Detroit, which was shut out in the series opener, got to Gray when Hunter doubled with one out in the first and scored on Cabreras single up the middle. After Gray walked Victor Martinez on four pitches, J.D. Martinez lined an RBI double to right-centre to make it 2-0. Oakland tied it in the second on RBI doubles by Lowrie and Alberto Callaspo before Cabrera hit his tiebreaking home run in the third and Alex Avila doubled in Jackson in the fourth to make it 4-2. Coming off his worst start of the season, Scherzer couldnt make it hold up. He balked home a run in the fourth after giving up singles to Josh Reddick and Callaspo. Jaso followed with his fifth home run of the season, a two-run shot that gave Oakland a 5-4 lead. NOTES: 2B Ian Kinsler went 0 for 5 in his return to Detroits lineup after getting his first day off Monday. That ended Kinslers 11-game hitting streak. ... Josh Donaldson has reached base in 42 consecutive games, the longest streak in franchise history since at least 1914, according to the team. ... The game featured three potential All-Stars. Detroit 1B Cabrera and 2B Kinsler, along with Oakland 3B Donaldson. All are leading at their respective positions in the first voting figures released by MLB. ... As LHP Scott Kazmir (5-2) pitches Wednesday and has a 3.99 ERA in 13 career starts against Detroit. Hell oppose Tigers RHP Anibal Sanchez (2-2). Arizona Diamondbacks Jerseys . Geovany Soto had an RBI for the Cubs. Carlos Silva gave up one run on three hits over six innings to pick up the win. Josh Willingham drove in the lone run for the Nationals, who had just four hits. Curt Schilling Jersey ., climbed from seventh to fifth spot in womens competition Sunday at the ISU world junior figure skating championships. http://www.diamondbacksapparelsshop.com/zack-greinke-jersey-c-5/ . Pinch-hitter Tommy Medica singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in their first home game since Gwynn died of cancer Monday.Jodie Broughton says the sting of losing to Warrington spurred Catalans on to their current six-game winning streak which they will look to extend against Salford live on Sky Sports on Saturday. The Dragons were 20-18 up with four minutes remaining in the fifth-round fixture before the Wolves hit back with two tries to steal an improbable 30-20 win.The loss was a rare one for the French outfit at home, and winger Broughton believes it was the catalyst for a wounded Catalans to launch an unlikely bid for a place in this years Grand Final. I think the Warrington defeat was probably the turning point in our season, said Broughton. We played pretty well up to the end of that game and probably shouldnt have lost it.We were the better team but since then weve stuck to our system and been robust with it as well. Todd Carney joins Jon Wells at the touchscreen to analyse Catalans 30-12 win over St Helens We feel, with the personnel weve got in the team, if we dont get to a final this year, it will be a pretty disappointing year.Its hard to do that but thats what were aiming for. Its important not to become complacent. Wevve got to keep going forward if we are going to win something. Randy Johnson Jersey. This week the Perpignan side clash with Broughtons former club Salford, and a big win for third-place Dragons could see them claim top spot in the Super League standings by the end of the weekend. Broughton scored 53 tries in 93 Super League appearances for Salford from 2010-13 before signing for Huddersfield, and says it is a club that remains close to his heart.I loved my time at Salford, he said. It was the first full-time professional contract I had.Even though we didnt have a great deal of success while I was there, it was one of my best times.When we played there the other week, it was the first time Id been back to play since I left and I got a pretty good reception from the crowd. Broughton scored four tries against St Helens last week When I moved to Huddersfield, I was in and out in my first season with injuries and stuff and in the second year I was just out of favour.I had another two years there but I didnt want to be sat on the bench for the next two years. I asked if I could move on and its worked out well for me.Catalans are looking to complete the double over Salford after winning 26-12 at the AJ Bell Stadium on Good Friday.Catalans Dragons: Louis Anderson, Jason Baitieri, Thomas Bosc, Julian Bousquet, Jodie Broughton, Todd Carney, Rémi Casty, Alrix da Costa, Vincent Duport, Morgan Escaré, Tony Gigot, Justin Horo, Krisnan Inu, Willie Mason, Greg Mounis, Richie Myler, Pat Richards, Glenn Stewart, Dave Taylor.Salford Red Devils: Justin Carney, Michael Dobson, Niall Evalds, Mark Flanagan, George Griffin, Josh Griffin, Weller Hauraki, Josh Jones, Craig Kopczak, Olsi Krasniqi, Ryan Lannon, Rob Lui, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Gareth OBrien, Junior Sau, Logan Tomkins, Adam Walne, Jordan Walne, Josh Wood.Watch Catalans v Salford live on Sky Sports 2 from 4.55pm on Saturday. Catch all the action for £6.99 with a NOW TV day pass. 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