Yet, on Saturday, the Tigers bounced back with a 4-1 win against the Indians. Starting pitcher Alfredo Simon went 6 and 2/3rd innings to get the win; his record is now a perfect 4-0. The bullpen helped secure the victory with a solid outing from late-innings reliever Tom Gorzelanny. Closer Joakim Simon pitched a perfect ninth inning for his 6th save. Cleveland’s starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco took the loss.
Offensively, Detroit pitchers got plenty of help from center fielder Rajai Davis, who extended his hitting streak to eight consecutive games. He also stole three bases and scored three runs. Designated Hitter Victor Martinez contributed with three RBI hits. Indians manager, Terry Francona, in a display of great respect and greater fear of first sacker Miguel Cabrera, refused to pitch to the former MVP winner. Francona ordered his pitchers to intentionally walk Cabrera four times, three of which were intentionally. The four-walk game was a career high for Cabrera; the three intentionally walks tied a career high.
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