Tigers 5, Mariners 3
Comerica Park on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009.
Robin Buckson / The Detroit News


Detroit's starting pitcher Rick Porcello throws in the first inning as
the Tigers take on the visiting Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009.


Newly acquired Tiger Aubrey Huff puts on his batting gloves as he gets
ready to face Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez in the first inning.


Detroit's designated hitter Aubrey Huff grounds out in the first inning. It was Huff's first at bat for the Tigers.


Tigers players including Brandon Inge, left, congratulate Clete Thomas
after he scores in the second inning to take a 1-0 lead over the
visiting Mariners.


Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello walks off the field after a strike out to
end the fourth inning. In his five and 2/3 innings, Porcello allowed
four hits with one earned run, one walk and eight strike outs.


Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson makes a running catch on a fly
ball off the bat of Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. in the eighth inning.


Tigers hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, center, congratulates Alex Avila on his solo home run in the eighth inning.


Tigers' Ramon Santiago hits a single in the eighth inning. Santiago went 1-for-1.


Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera hits a single with two RBIs to give
the Tigers a one run lead in the eighth inning. Cabrera went 3-for-4.


Tigers' Ramon Santiago, left, high fives designated hitter Aubrey Huff after Santiago scores the tying run in the eighth inning.


Tigers designated hitter Aubrey Huff hits a fly ball that moves Ryan Raburn to third base in the eighth inning.


Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney, left, celebrates the win with catcher Alex Avila.