OAKLAND Bobby Jenks Jersey , Calif. (AP) — for the Athletics slugger considering the roll he’s been on since the All-Star break.Matt Chapman’s drought was a little longer but not by much.The two went deep over a three-pitch span in the third inning, providing the offense in Oakland’s 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.“He is a freak,” Chapman said of Davis. “People haven’t even seen what he’s fully capable of. He’s starting to hit for higher average. He’s come into his own. He’s just right in his prime years.”Davis’ home run was his 30th and ninth since the All-Star break. He became the first A’s player with 30 or more in three consecutive seasons since Miguel Tejada did it from 2000-02.“There’s certain years that it’s tougher than others to hit home runs here, especially at night, and it doesn’t seem to affect him at all,” manager Bob Melvin said. “He’s the perfect guy for this ballpark and this team.”Edwin Jackson pitched into the seventh inning, allowing an unearned run on five hits. Jackson struck out three and walked one to win back-to-back starts for the first time this season.Marcus Semien added two hits while rookie center fielder Ramon Laureano, who had the winning single in the 13th inning Friday, made a pair of defensive gems after being a late addition to Oakland’s lineup.Jeimer Candelario had two hits and drove in the Tigers’ only run in the first.The A’s had six hits and stranded five runners in scoring position but remained unbeaten against the Tigers.They also improved to 11-4 since the All-Star break, the best mark in the majors.“It’s a good streak we’ve got going,” Davis said. “We’re just looking to do the small things right http://www.whitesoxfanproshop.com/authentic-michael-jordan-jersey , play the game the right way and things are clicking and good things are happening. We just have keep riding this wave out.”Chapman hit his 14th leading off, extending his on-base streak to a career-best 20 games. Two batters later, Davis added another milestone home run.Both home runs came off starter Jordan Zimmermann (4-4).“Usually solo homers don’t hurt you,” Zimmermann said. “Unfortunately I gave up two in one inning so it’s like a two-run homer. I’ve just got to keep the ball in the yard.”Jackson (3-2) and two relievers made it hold up.Jackson, who earned his 100th career victory in his last start, got a pair of double plays to get out of jams in the second and third. He also got help from Laureano, who a night earlier won the game with his first major league hit.Laureano missed a diving catch in the fifth but threw out Mike Gerber, who overslid second base, then made a sliding catch on Candelario’s sinking liner in the seventh.Lou Trivino retired five batters and Blake Treinen pitched the ninth for his 28th save.“It’s the games like this that are going to make or break a season for a team,” Jackson said. “It’s not necessarily the blowouts. It’s how many one-run games can you win.”Zimmermann allowed six hits in 6 1/3 innings. He is winless in his last four starts.ETC.Tigers starters had gone 19 consecutive scoreless innings before Zimmerann allowed Chapman’s home run. … Oakland has won 11 straight against Detroit, tying the franchise’s longest streak over the Tigers set in 1902.TRAINER’S ROOMAthletics: Laureano started in place of Mark Canha, who was scratched because of an illness.UP NEXTTigers LHP Francisco Liriano (3-5 Carlton Fisk Jersey , 4.41 ERA) makes his first start since July 23 in the series finale Sunday afternoon. Liriano last pitched Sunday when he threw two scoreless innings of relief against Kansas City. RHP Trevor Cahill (3-2, 3.39) pitches for Oakland and has two wins in four starts since coming off the disabled list. The two best teams in the National League will square off in SunTrust Park on Thursday, when the Chicago Cubs (78-54) visit the Atlanta Braves (74-58) as small road underdogs at sportsbooks. Both teams are coming off losses Wednesday, but Chicago is still leading the NL Central by 4.5 games, while Atlanta is up 3.5 in the East. MLB betting line: The Braves opened as -136 favorites (wager $136 to win $100); the total is at eight runs, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. Line updates and matchup report.MLB betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 5.7-3.0, Braves.MLB picks on every game.Check out the OddsShark podcast on iTunes or at OddsShark.libsyn.com for more odds information, betting picks and a breakdown of this week's top sports betting news.Why the Cubs Can Pay on the MLB LinesThe Cubs have won eight of their past 12 meetings with the Braves, dating back to last season, according to the OddsShark MLB Database. 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He is also 4-2 with a 2.63 ERA in 12 home starts this season and walked away with a no-decision versus the Cubs on May 15 despite striking out 10 and giving up one earned run in five innings. Smart Betting PickThe Braves are rightfully favored in this spot with an advantage in the pitching matchup, and they have earned their four recent wins in this series over the past six meetings. Two of them took place at Wrigley Field earlier this season, and the other was a 4-1 victory at SunTrust Park on May 16. Look for Atlanta to come through as a home favorite. MLB Betting TrendsThe total has gone under in 15 of Chicago's past 21 games.Chicago is 2-4 in its past six games when playing Atlanta.Atlanta is 6-3 in its past nine games.All MLB odds and betting trends according to Bleacher Report's official odds partner, OddsShark. Check out OddsShark on Twitter and Instagram or head to YouTube for more betting picks and analysis on this week's top games. 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