Although the Tigers' series loss to the Athletics left them relatively unscathed in the standings, it was a tough three games for fans to watch. They ceded their American League-best record to the Blue Jays and gave up a little bit of ground to the AL Central's second place Royals (though the Tigers still hold the biggest division lead in baseball).
AJ Hinch was rightfully critical of his team after they were swept, laying into just about everybody (including himself).
It was the Tigers' first time getting swept since their series against the Pirates in late July, and it revealed a host of flaws across the roster.