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With a strong outing from Justin Verlander and a home run from Cabrera on his first day back, there was a lot to like about the Tigers’ match up, Tuesday night versus their division rival, Cleveland Indians. Cabrera shot a 2-run, home run in the 3^rd, in an inning where the Tigers would send seven to the plate, score three and set the pace for the rest of the game. The Indians would score on a bases loaded, wild pitch in the 1^st inning. Otherwise, Justin would settle in and keep the Indians off the board until the 6^th inning, when the Indians would tack on what would turn out to be their final run of the game. The Tigers left the 6^th, leading 5-2.

The 9^th Inning was interesting for all the wrong reasons. After recording two outs, Tiger reliever Francisco Rodriguez would give up a double to Gomes, and a walk to Santana. That would send the tying run to the plate. Fortunately K-rod and the Tigers would hold on. A pop up from Lindor, to third would end the game, 5-2.

In 7 innings of work, Justin would give up 2 runs, on 2 hits, with 4 walks and 5 strikeouts. Alex Avila had a strong night, once again, going 2 for 4.

The Tigers improve to 14-12 and have now won the last three. They’ll play game three of their four game series with the Indians, Wednesday night. Matt Boyd(2-1, 3.86 ERA) will take the mound for the Tigers. The Indians will send out Carlos Carrasco(2-2, 2.04 ERA). Coverage for that game begins at 6:45, Wednesday night, on 95.3.