The Tigers took game 1 of the series, 2-1. Javy Baez and Jeimer Candelario had RBIs for the Tigers. Candelario broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th with an RBI double. Wily Peralta earned the win in relief.
The Tigers again scored in the top of the 9th to break a tie with the Twins. Kyle Dutcher broke a 4-4 tie with his 8th home run of the season. Spencer Torkelson had a pair of RBI for the Tigers. Kyle Funkhouser (2-1) earned the win in relief. Michael Pineda left the game after just 4 1/3 innings, with a hip injury.
No late inning magic was needed Wednesday night, as the Tigers completed the 3 game sweep with an 11-2 win. Jeimer Candelario had a grand slam, and Javy Baez homered and drove in 3 to pace the Tigers.
The Tigers return home for a four game series against the Guardians (18-31), who have lost 7 straight games. Pitching matchups are as follows...
Game 1: Casey Mize (7-0, 2.66) vs Triston McKenzie (1-3, 4.70)
Game 2: Tarik Skubal (7-0, 2.51) vs Shane Bieber (2-4, 4.14)
Game 3: Matt Manning (1-2, 3.77) vs Aaron Civale (4-1, 2.48)
Game 4: Beau Brieske (0-0, 0.00) vs Cal Quantrill (3-1, 2.68)
Pineda to the I.L.
Michael Pineda was placed on the 15-Day I.L. on Wednesday, with an inflamed hip. Pineda left Tuesdays game after just 4 1/3 innings.
Tigers select Brieske
The Tigers have selected the contract of pitcher Beau Brieske. Brieske is expected to make his major league debut Sunday afternoon against the Guardians.
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