The Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers squared off in the first game of a doubleheader this afternoon. This marked the first game since the All-Star break for both teams.The Tigers dominated the game, winning over the Athletics by a score of 7-2. Detroit's record is now 38-55, whereas Oakland's has dropped to 32-62.Oakland A's@AthleticsFINAL: OAK 2 | DET 7203FINAL: OAK 2 | DET 7 https://t.co/jA79LSDuTE"FINAL: OAK 2 | DET 7"-@AthleticsThis is a disappointing loss for many Oakland Athletics fans as their team continues to perform poorly. Many fans took to Twitter to react to the loss at home. They are sick and tired of the disappointing losses. It feels as if this is a reoccurring theme.elliot edelstein@elliot_elraid66@Athletics Same old crap from the same old crap team@Athletics Same old crap from the same old crap teamThe Detroit Tigers have one of the worst records in baseball, but the Athletics made them look like a playoff team this afternoon.roflpharmer@roflpharmer@Athletics Your team is so dog . Making the tigers look good.@Athletics Your team is so dog 💩. Making the tigers look good.The Athletics have one of the lowest payrolls in baseball at $48 million. Fans are comparing their talent level to a AA Minor League team.Slick Reynolds@SlickReynolds@Athletics You field a AA team, expect AA results.1@Athletics You field a AA team, expect AA results.Before the All-Star break, the Oakland Athletics defeated the Houston Astros, who have one of the best records in baseball.1 Month till Football🥳@RussToJeudy10@Athletics We beat the Astros lose to the Tigers lmao wtf1@Athletics We beat the Astros lose to the Tigers lmao wtfOverall, this has been a tough year for Athletics fans as the team is rebuilding for the future. They will look to split the doubleheader this afternoon.07/21/2022: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics MLB game highlightsJavier Baez touches home plate after scoring on an RBI double from teammate Robbie Grossman during this afternoon's Detroit Tigers v Oakland Athletics - Game OneThere would be zero scoring in the game until the third inning when Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman hit an RBI double to make it 2-0.Bally Sports Detroit@BallySportsDETRobbie Grossman delivers a two-out, two-RBI double to give the #Tigers a 2-0 lead in the top of the 3rd! #DetroitRoots13620Robbie Grossman delivers a two-out, two-RBI double to give the #Tigers a 2-0 lead in the top of the 3rd! #DetroitRoots https://t.co/tSM3FdcTLx"Robbie Grossman delivers a two-out, two-RBI double to give the #Tigers a 2-0 lead in the top of the 3rd! #DetroitRoots"-@Bally Sports DetroitRobbie Grossman continued his great day at the plate with another RBI double to make it 3-0.Bally Sports Detroit@BallySportsDETHave yourself a day, Robbie Grossman! He gets another double and has driven in all three #Tigers runs! #DetroitRoots11615Have yourself a day, Robbie Grossman! He gets another double and has driven in all three #Tigers runs! #DetroitRoots https://t.co/3WYaPmc1Lu"Have yourself a day, Robbie Grossman! He gets another double and has driven in all three #Tigers runs! #DetroitRoots"-@Bally Sports DetroitThe Oakland Athletics answered back in the bottom of the fifth inning as Stephen Piscotty drove in a run on a sacrifice fly to make it 3-1 to the Tigers.In the seventh inning, the Detroit Tigers retook a three-run lead, thanks to a home run by Jeimer Candelario.Detroit Tigers@tigersPayoff pitch and Candy was on the money. 31231Payoff pitch and Candy was on the money. 💪 https://t.co/k66AiOCJqO"Payoff pitch and Candy was on the money."-@tigersIn the bottom of the seventh, the Athletics hit a home run of their own to cut the lead back to two runs.Oakland A's@AthleticsBROWNIE #DrumTogether6811BROWNIE 💣 #DrumTogether https://t.co/Onh1EzI0Yr"BROWNIE"-@AthleticsThe Tigers added three more runs in the later innings to add insurance as they were able to hold on and win by a score of 7-2. For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.