We knew the Tigers offense was good, but after yesterday’s shutout, the Tigers were losing 5-0 going to the bottom of the sixth. Then they started hitting. The scored four in the sixth, but gave them back in the top of the seventh. They scored one more in the seventh, then hit the Twins bullpen for six in the eighth. Sheffield, Ordonez, Cabrera and Guillen are a combined 10 for 17 tonight, each with at least two hits. They lead 11-9 in the top of the ninth. This could be the spark the offense needed. They’ve increased their runs scored by 33% tonight.
Update: Jones puts two runners on base but holds on for the save. A huge win for the Tigers, and a tough day for the Twins pitching staff which was performing very well up to this point.