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OAKLAND, Calif. — Pinch-hitter Shea Langeliers launched a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Oakland Athletics ended their eight-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over Detroit. The victory spoiled another milestone for retiring Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, who hit his 624th career double off starter Ken Waldichuk to tie Hank Aaron for 13th-most in major league history. Still, the Tigers were eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the night when Minnesota clinched the AL Central title. Waldichuk matched his season high with seven strikeouts and allowed two runs and four hits in six innings for his first win as a starter since May 6.
