* Oakland sets strikeout record at plate * Dodgers, Brewers cut into Cardinals' lead (adds later games) Sept 26 - The Detroit Tigers clawed their way back to the top of the American League Central for the first time in more than two months with a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. With their third win in a row, the Tigers (83-72) moved one game in front of the Chicago White Sox, the team they have been chasing since July. The White Sox (82-72) had held at least a share of first since July 24 but they relinquished their control by losing 6-4 to Cleveland. ...