Kenta Maeda of the Major League Tigers started against the Athletics on the 6th. He allowed only 2 hits and 3 runs until the middle of the6th inning, but he provided support to the batting line.

Pitcher Maeda gave up a run because the pitcher he replaced was hit in a timely manner. The Tigers lost the game 0-4, and although Maeda pitched well, he was the losing pitcher, suffering his first loss of the season. He gave up 2 hits including a home run, and striking out 3.