Tigers 6, White Sox 5 (10 innings): These fellas just won’t quit
A back-and-forth battle saw the Tigers lead for most of the game, then fall behind, then tie it up in the ninth and win it in the tenth. Oh, and we had a grand slam, too!
Royals 4, Tigers 1: Tigers threaten plenty, don’t score much
Detroit loaded the bases twice, and didn’t score either of those times. You don’t win too many games that way.
Tigers 4, Pirates 0: Just a good, smothering win
The third nice start in a row from Michael Lorenzen paved the way for a relatively stress-free Tiger win.
Tigers 5, Guardians 0: Rodriguez strikes again
Yet another fantastic outing from Eduardo Rodriguez stifled Cleveland’s hitters as the Tigers made some early runs stand up.
Tigers 6, Mets 5 (Gm 1): A Battle of the Joeys
It was a Wentz vs. Lucchesi showdown, and in the end neither did well and this one was determined by the bullpens.
Orioles 5, Tigers 3: Slip-slidin’ away
Detroit narrowed Baltimore’s lead late, but couldn’t quite get over the hump for the win.
Tigers 7, Orioles 4 (Gm 1): Rodriguez solid, Vierling delivers
Eduardo Rodriguez looked good out there on the mound for the fourth straight time. I could get used to this.
Orioles 2, Tigers 1: Close but no cigar
A tight pitcher’s duel saw the Tigers tie the game on their final strike, but lose it in the bottom of the ninth.
Tigers 6, Astros 3: A series win and a Tork Bomb
Spencer Torkelson crushed a home run, Matt Manning was solid, and that’s a series win against Houston.
Rays 5, Tigers 1: Meek offense meets excellent pitching
You aren’t going to win too many games in Tampa if you only get two hits.