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GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET

TIGER SAYS...WHAT, WE WIN last night... ME HAPPY NOW!
MEOW, ME NOT HAPPY, WE LOSE BECAUSE OF TOO MANY WALKS!

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Detroit Tigers at Texas Rangers
Friday, April 23, 2010
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, TX
Game Time - 8:05 p.m. EDT
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Jackson makes triumphant homecoming

By Tom Singer / MLB.com

Making a triumphant homecoming, Detroit outfielder Austin Jackson pulls into the Ballpark in Arlington as the embodiment of the prototypical modern ballplayer.

Jackson strikes out a lot, a record number of times in fact, but when he instead strikes the pitched ball, it usually lands safely somewhere. That rigs him out with some amazing numbers, as he and the rest of the Tigers get into a weekend series 34 miles from his Denton, Texas, birthplace.

What, you didn't know that Jackson hails from Texas? Hello: Austin?

Including Thursday night's 5-4 win over the Angels on the West Coast, Jackson has struck out in each of his first 15 games, already a Major League record at the start of a career. His 24 strikeouts lead the American League.

Yet, the 23-year-old outfielder, who was the prize in the Tigers' trade of Curtis Granderson to the Yankees, was also batting .308 in 61 at-bats. Do the math and he is a .488 hitter (20-for-41) when making contact.

So the first Detroit player to debut as the Opening Day center fielder in 71 years (Barney McCosky in 1939) has understandably blown hot-and-cold in his first three weeks as a big leaguer.

Hot: Sunday in Seattle, Jackson enjoyed his first career three-hit game. Cold: In the four ensuing games against the Angels, he fanned nine times in 15 at-bats.

And that's why his veteran manager doesn't exactly know what to expect from his young prospect this season, even if he expects big things in the future.

"I don't know what he's going to hit," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "[I] saw [the other] night he's a young guy, struck out three times. I thought he progressed leaps and bounds [Tuesday] night. [He] made two great catches late, had a great at-bat, walked, had a big hit. That's good stuff.

"He's a young player, and I'm going to be patient. I know about young players. I've managed a lot of them. And if you get on an emotional roller coaster with young players, it's no good. You have to make up your mind that they're going to have some days when they look like Minor Leaguers. That's just the way it is. But what you've got in the long haul, I think this kid is a good-looking young prospect."

Jackson admits that he's still learning the ropes early this season, but the most important thing is to turn the page when he has a poor at-bat.

"It's definitely hard [to block it out]," Jackson said, "I know what's helped me is players coming up to me and calming me down a little bit, just giving me that confidence that you need at that time, just telling me to relax and don't worry about striking out or worry about the result."

Jackson won't be the only rookie taking the stage in Friday's contest. First baseman Justin Smoak is expected to make his much-anticipated Major League debut for the Rangers.

Smoak made it to The Show by literally smoking the ball at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The switch-hitter was hitting .300 with 10 runs scored, six doubles, two home runs and five RBIs in 15 games.

"Justin has been having really quality at-bats at Triple-A, and we just felt we could use more production out of that spot in the lineup," general manager Jon Daniels said. "We want to see if he can continue to have those high quality at-bats in the big leagues."

In the opener of this series, right-hander Scott Feldman hopes to keep the Tigers' rookie in check. Perhaps taking advantage of an overly emotional Jackson will take a big bite out of the offense standing in the way of a successful start to Texas' seven-game homestand against Detroit and the White Sox.

The Rangers will try to build on a victory at Boston in Thursday night's finale of a rough 3-6 road trip.

Max Scherzer makes that a tough objective. While with Arizona last season, Scherzer enjoyed one of his crispest games against the Rangers, an 8-2 victory on June 23 in which he threw strikes with 82 of his 119 pitches.

Tigers: Boesch to take injured Guillen's job

Left fielder Carlos Guillen strained his left hamstring rounding third base Thursday night and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. The slugger, who is batting .311 in 61 at-bats this season, was replaced on the 25-man roster by Brennan Boesch, who is expected to make his Major League debut on Friday. Boesch was leading the International League with 15 RBIs, and was batting .352 with three home runs.

... The Detroit bullpen has a scoreless streak of 15 2/3 innings entering the series against the Rangers.

... Magglio Ordonez scored two runs during Thursday night's game to reach 1,000 for his career.

Rangers: Cruz finds success at DH

The only concession Nelson Cruz made Thursday to the troublesome right hamstring that had forced him out of the two prior games was to DH rather than play the outfield. He went 2-for-3, including the seventh-inning single that snapped a scoreless tie.

... C.J. Wilson was the first visiting left-hander to start a shutout in Fenway Park since Oakland's Brett Anderson went all the way on a two-hitter last July 6.

Worth noting

The Rangers are kicking off their Elvis Weekend with Friday's Elvis look-a-like contest. One of the judges? Elvis Andrus, of course.

... The Rangers did not have an extended spring game on Thursday, so Ian Kinsler (sprained right ankle) took batting practice and fielded a few grounders. The plan is for him to be used at designated hitter and lead off every inning in a game on Friday.

... Tigers reliever Zach Miner threw a successful side session Tuesday in Florida and is scheduled to throw again off the mound Friday. Miner, who began the season on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis, threw about 29 pitches over the course of an eight-minute session Tuesday at the team's Spring Training complex in Lakeland, Fla.

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Pitching matchup

DET: RHP Max Scherzer (1-1, 2.12 ERA)
Scherzer turned his fastball command into six quality innings against the Mariners on Sunday just when the Tigers needed it, helping them end a three-game losing streak and helping himself earn his first victory in a Detroit uniform. It was an encouraging sign for the Tigers, who are looking to Scherzer to fill a critical void in the rotation in his second full Major League season. He threw six innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts against the Rangers in a start last year, numbers he would like to duplicate against an aggressive Texas offense.

RHP Rich Harden (0-1, 4.73 ERA)
Harden lasted just 3 2/3 innings in a 5-2 loss to the Yankees on Sunday. He faced 23 batters and 13 reached base on five hits, six walks and two hit batters. It was the first time in his career he hit two batters in a game. In three starts, he has struck out 15 and walked 14. Opponents are hitting .234 off him but with a .424 on-base percentage. Harden said he needs to do a better job of getting ahead of hitters right from the beginning. He is 3-2 with a 3.47 ERA in six career starts against the Tigers. In 23 career starts, Harden is 8-5 with a 3.35 ERA in 23 games in April.

Harden to start for ill Feldman

By Tom Singer / MLB.com

04/23/10 4:25 PM ET

Scott Feldman's lingering effects from a stomach virus have prompted the Rangers to shuffle their starting rotation for the series with the Tigers on Friday night.

Rich Harden, originally set to face Detroit in Saturday night's middle game of the series, will instead start Friday. Feldman is being pushed back to Saturday.

While affording Feldman an extra day of recovery, Texas manager Ron Washington could make the move without disrupting Harden's schedule.

Harden last pitched on Sunday against the Yankees in New York. With the Rangers having been off on Monday, the right-hander will take the hill Friday night on his regular rest of four days.

In his first season with the Rangers, Harden will be making his fourth start in search of his first victory. He has worked a total of 13 1/3 innings, with an ERA of 4.73.

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From MLB Tigers Press Pass

GUILLEN PLACED ON DISABLED LIST, BOESCH RECALLED FROM TRIPLE A: The Tigers today announced that outfielder Carlos Guillen has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. To take Guillen’s place on the 25-man roster, the Tigers have recalled the contract of outfielder Brennan Boesch from Triple A Toledo. Boesch, who will be making his major league debut, batted .379 (22x58) with three doubles, a triple, three home runs and 17 RBI in 15 games with the Mud Hens.

DAMON GETTING DIALED IN: Johnny Damon enters tonight’s game at Texas having reached base safely in 12 consecutive games dating back to April 10. Damon is batting .432 (16x37) with three doubles and eight walks during that stretch. He is third in the American League with a .432 batting average and .543 on-base percentage since April 10, while he is fifth with 16 hits.

GOING DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS: Since the start of the 2006 season, the Tigers are batting .298 (176x590) with 29 doubles, nine triples, 26 home runs and 110 RBI in 16 games at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Tigers lead all American League clubs with a .510 slugging percentage at Rangers Ballpark during that span, while ranking second with a .298 batting average and a .367 on-base percentage. The Tigers also lead all American League clubs with 7.31 runs per game and 1.63 home runs per game at Rangers Ballpark.

CABRERA COLLECTING DOUBLES DAILY: Miguel Cabrera drilled a run-scoring double last night against the Angels and has collected a double in five consecutive games. He is the first Tigers player to collect a double in five-or-more consecutive games since Frank Catalanotto also doubled in five consecutive games from April 25 - May 2, 1999.

MAGGLIO MASHES AT RANGERS BALLPARK: Magglio Ordonez is batting .382 (60x157) with 19 doubles, four home runs and 30 RBI in 41 career games at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. He ranks second among all active players with at least 120 plate appearances at Rangers Ballpark with a .382 batting average and sixth with a .433 on-base percentage.

BULLISH BEHAVIOR: Joel Zumaya, Phil Coke, Ryan Perry and Jose Valverde blanked the Angels on three hits over the game’s final four innings last night. Tigers relievers have worked 15.2 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to April 18 at Seattle. Detroit relievers have posted a 5-2 record and a 2.47 ERA (54.2IP/15ER) through the club’s first 16 games this season. Tigers relievers lead the American League with five victories and a
2.47 ERA.

MIGGY MAKING HIS MARK: Since joining the Tigers in 2008, Miguel Cabrera is batting .311 (401x1290) with 77 doubles, two triples, 75 home runs and 249 RBI. He leads the American League with 75 home runs and 249 RBI during that span, while he is fifth with a .311 batting average.

CABRERA AMONG THE LEAGUE LEADERS: Miguel Cabrera leads the American League with 19 RBI, while he is tied for second with 23 hits, tied for third with seven doubles, fourth with a .365 batting average, .452 on-base percentage and .667 slugging percentage and tied for eighth with four home runs.

JACKSON AMONG EARLY ROOKIE LEADERS: Austin Jackson leads all major league rookies with 10 runs scored and 20 hits, while he is second with four doubles and two triples and tied for fifth with five RBI.

TIGERS AMONG AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING LEADERS: The Tigers enter tonight’s game ranking second in the American League with a .277 batting average (153x553), 153 hits and a .370 on-base percentage, while ranking third with 75 walks.

ALL-STAR BALLOTING UNDERWAY: Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that balloting has begun for the 81st All-Star Game, scheduled for Tuesday, July 13 at Angel Stadium. Balloting will be conducted in all 30 major league parks, online at mlb.com and on all 30 club web sites, including tigers.com. Firestone, the official sponsor of the 2010 In-Stadium All-Star Balloting Program, has teamed up with MLB for the Firestone/MLB All-Star Sweepstakes. Each in-stadium ballot includes a sweepstakes entry form to be completed by fans along with their votes for the All-Star Game starters. At the completion of the balloting period, one lucky fan will be randomly selected to win a new set of Firestone tires, as well as an all expenses paid trip to Anaheim to throw a Ceremonial First Pitch before the All-Star Game.

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Up next (Probable Pitchers)

• Saturday, April 24:
Tigers (LHP Dontrelle Willis (0-1, 4.24 ERA)) at Rangers (RHP Scott Feldman (1-1, 4.41 ERA)), 8:05 PM ET (FS-D HD / 1270)

• Sunday, April 25:
Tigers (RHP Rick Porcello (1-1, 6.46 ERA)) at Rangers (RHP Colby Lewis (2-0, 3.12 ERA)), 3:05 PM ET (FS-D HD / 1270)

• Monday, April 26:
Tigers (RHP Jeremy Bonderman (1-1, 7.20 ERA)) at Rangers (LHP Matt Harrison (0-1, 4.24 ERA)), 8:05 PM ET (FS-D HD / 1270)

STARTING LINEUPS:

Detroit AVG
Jackson, A, CF .308
Damon, LF .327
Ordonez, RF .292
Cabrera, M, 1B .365
Boesch, DH .000
Inge, 3B .268
Avila, C .095
Sizemore, 2B .279
Santiago, SS .292
Totals .277

Texas AVG
Andrus, El, SS .283
Young, M, 3B .230
Hamilton, LF .250
Guerrero, DH .327
Murphy, Dv, RF .167
Smoak, 1B .000
Treanor, C .261
Blanco, A, 2B .077
Borbon, CF .146
Totals .235

Inning 1
Top Half

B:2 S:3 O:1 -
Austin Jackson GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:2 S:0 O:2 -
Johnny Damon pops out to second baseman Andres Blanco.

B:4 S:2 O:2 -
Magglio Ordonez walks.

B:1 S:2 O:3 -
Miguel Cabrera grounds out, first baseman Justin Smoak to pitcher Rich Harden.

0-0 after .5 inning

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Bottom Half

B:1 S:1 O:1 -
Elvis Andrus flies out to right fielder Magglio Ordonez.

B:1 S:0 O:1 -
Michael Young singles on a line drive to right fielder Magglio Ordonez.

B:0 S:3 O:2 -
Josh Hamilton GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:3 S:2 O:2 -
Vladimir Guerrero homers (2) on a fly ball to center field. Michael Young scores.

TEX 2, DET 0

B:1 S:3 O:3 -
David Murphy GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

TEX 2, DET 0 after 1 inning

Inning 2
Top Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Brennan Boesch doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:2 S:2 O:1 -
Brandon Inge lines out to center fielder Julio Borbon.

B:4 S:2 O:1 -
Alex Avila walks.

B:1 S:3 O:2 -
Scott Sizemore GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:3 -
Ramon Santiago grounds out, second baseman Andres Blanco to first baseman Justin Smoak.

TEX 2, DET 0 after 1.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:2 S:2 O:1 -
Justin Smoak grounds out to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

B:0 S:2 O:2 -
Matt Treanor flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:0 O:2 -
Andres Blanco hit by pitch.

B:1 S:2 O:3 -
With Julio Borbon batting, Andres Blanco caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Alex Avila to shortstop Ramon Santiago.

TEX 2, DET 0 after 2 innings

Inning 3
Top Half

B:2 S:2 O:1 -
Austin Jackson flies out softly to right fielder David Murphy.

B:0 S:1 O:2 -
Johnny Damon flies out to left fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:4 S:1 O:2 -
Magglio Ordonez walks.

B:2 S:3 O:3 -
Miguel Cabrera called out on GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

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TEX 2, DET 0 after 2.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:0 S:1 O:1 -
Julio Borbon flies out to left fielder Johnny Damon.

B:4 S:2 O:1 -
Elvis Andrus walks.

B:1 S:1 O:2 -
With Michael Young batting, Elvis Andrus caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Alex Avila to second baseman Scott Sizemore.

(Avila 2 for 2 tonight on throwing out Rangers trying to steal a base!!!)

B:2 S:3 O:3 -
Michael Young GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

TEX 2, DET 0 after 3 innings

Inning 4
Top Half

B:0 S:2 O:1 -
Brennan Boesch flies out to center fielder Julio Borbon.

B:1 S:1 O:2 -
Brandon Inge flies out to center fielder Julio Borbon.

B:1 S:2 O:2 -
Alex Avila singles on a line drive to right fielder David Murphy.

B:1 S:3 O:3 -
Scott Sizemore GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

TEX 2, DET 0 after 3.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:2 S:3 O:1 -
Josh Hamilton GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:1 S:2 O:1 -
Vladimir Guerrero doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Johnny Damon.

B:3 S:3 O:2 -
David Murphy GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Max Scherzer. Vladimir Guerrero to 3rd.

B:3 S:0 O:2 -
Vladimir Guerrero scores. Missed catch error by catcher Alex Avila.

(Avila used his mask to get a live ball)

TEX 3, DET 0

B:4 S:0 O:2 -
Justin Smoak walks.

B:0 S:0 O:2 -
Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:2 O:3 -
Matt Treanor flies out to right fielder Magglio Ordonez.

TEX 3, DET 0 after 4 innings

Inning 5
Top Half

B:1 S:2 O:0 -
Ramon Santiago doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder David Murphy.

B:1 S:3 O:1 -
Austin Jackson GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:4 S:2 O:1 -
Johnny Damon walks.

B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Magglio Ordonez singles on a line drive to left fielder Josh Hamilton. Ramon Santiago to 3rd. Johnny Damon to 2nd.

B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:1 O:1 - Miguel Cabrera singles on a ground ball
to center fielder Julio Borbon. Ramon Santiago scores. Johnny Damon
scores. Magglio Ordonez to 2nd.

TEX 3, DET 2

B:2 S:2 O:1 -
Brennan Boesch singles on a fly ball to right fielder David Murphy. Magglio Ordonez to 3rd. Miguel Cabrera to 2nd.

B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Pitcher Change: Dustin Nippert replaces Rich Harden.

B:0 S:0 O:3 - Brandon Inge lines into double play,
second baseman Andres Blanco to first baseman Justin Smoak. Brennan
Boesch doubled off 1st.

TEX 3, DET 2 after 4.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:0 S:2 O:0 -
Andres Blanco singles on a line drive to left fielder Johnny Damon.

B:0 S:2 O:0 -
Julio Borbon singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. Andres Blanco to 2nd.

B:0 S:2 O:0 -
Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:1 O:1 - Elvis Andrus out on a sacrifice bunt,
third baseman Brandon Inge to second baseman Scott Sizemore. Andres
Blanco to 3rd. Julio Borbon to 2nd.

B:0 S:0 O:2 - Michael Young grounds out, shortstop
Ramon Santiago to first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Andres Blanco scores.
Julio Borbon to 3rd.

TEX 4, DET 2

B:1 S:2 O:3 -
Josh Hamilton grounds out, first baseman Miguel Cabrera to pitcher Max Scherzer.

TEX 4, DET 2 after 5 innings

Inning 6
Top Half

B:2 S:2 O:1 -
Alex Avila lines out to third baseman Michael Young.

B:3 S:3 O:2 -
Scott Sizemore GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:2 S:1 O:2 -
Ramon Santiago singles on a line drive to left fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:1 S:3 O:3 -
Austin Jackson GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

TEX 4, DET 2 after 5.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:0 S:1 O:1 -
Vladimir Guerrero grounds out, third baseman Brandon Inge to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

B:1 S:3 O:2 -
David Murphy GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:1 S:2 O:3 -
Justin Smoak flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

TEX 4, DET 2 after 6 innings

Max at 98 pitches.. Tigers... get 3 runs please

Inning 7
Top Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Pitcher Change: Frank Francisco replaces Dustin Nippert.

B:1 S:1 O:1 -
Johnny Damon flies out to left fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:0 S:0 O:2 -
Magglio Ordonez grounds out, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Justin Smoak.

B:0 S:1 O:3 -
Miguel Cabrera lines out to right fielder David Murphy.

TEX 4, DET 2 after 6.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:1 S:3 O:1 -
Matt Treanor GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:0 S:0 O:2 -
Andres Blanco grounds out to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

B:0 S:0 O:3 -
Julio Borbon bunt pops out to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

TEX 4, DET 2 after 7 innings

Inning 8
Top Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Pitcher Change: Chris Ray replaces Frank Francisco.

B:1 S:3 O:1 -
Brennan Boesch GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:2 S:1 O:2 -
Brandon Inge grounds out, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Justin Smoak.

B:0 S:0 O:3 -
Alex Avila grounds out, shortstop Elvis Andrus to first baseman Justin Smoak.

TEX 4, DET 2 after 7.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Pitcher Change: Eddie Bonine replaces Max Scherzer.

B:1 S:1 O:1 -
Elvis Andrus grounds out, shortstop Ramon Santiago to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

B:4 S:1 O:1 -
Michael Young walks.

B:4 S:1 O:1 -
Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Pitcher Change: Fu-Te Ni replaces Eddie Bonine.

B:0 S:0 O:2 - Josh Hamilton grounds into a force out,
first baseman Miguel Cabrera to shortstop Ramon Santiago. Michael Young
out at 2nd. Josh Hamilton to 1st.

B:0 S:0 O:2 -
Coaching visit to mound.

B:4 S:0 O:2 -
Vladimir Guerrero walks. Josh Hamilton to 2nd.

B:3 S:3 O:3 -
David Murphy GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

TEX 4, DET 2 after 8 innings

Inning 9
Top Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Pitcher Change: Neftali Feliz replaces Chris Ray.

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Don Kelly replaces Scott Sizemore.

B:2 S:3 O:1 -
Don Kelly GDT: 4/23/10 - DET (9-7) at TEX (6-9) - 8:05 p.m. ET 166205

swinging.

B:3 S:2 O:2 -
Ramon Santiago lines out to second baseman Andres Blanco.

B:0 S:0 O:2 -
Austin Jackson singles on a ground ball to shortstop Elvis Andrus.

B:1 S:2 O:2 -
Johnny Damon doubles (5) on a fly ball to right fielder David Murphy. Austin Jackson to 3rd.

B:1 S:2 O:2 -
Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:1 O:2 -
Magglio Ordonez singles on a line drive to right fielder David Murphy. Austin Jackson scores. Johnny Damon scores.

DET 4, TEX 4

B:0 S:1 O:3 -
Miguel Cabrera flies out to right fielder David Murphy in foul territory.

DET 4, TEX 4 after 8.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Defensive Substitution: Adam Everett replaces Don Kelly, batting 8th, playing shortstop.

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Defensive switch from shortstop to second base for Ramon Santiago.

B:4 S:1 O:0 -
Justin Smoak walks.

B:4 S:1 O:0 -
Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:1 O:1 -
Matt Treanor out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Fu-Te Ni to second baseman Ramon Santiago. Justin Smoak to 2nd.

B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Joaquin Arias replaces Justin Smoak.

B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Ryan Garko replaces Andres Blanco.

B:4 S:0 O:1 -
Fu-Te Ni intentionally walks Ryan Garko.

B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Nelson Cruz replaces Julio Borbon.

B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Pitcher Change: Ryan Perry replaces Fu-Te Ni.

B:4 S:1 O:1 -
Nelson Cruz walks. Joaquin Arias to 3rd. Ryan Garko to 2nd.

B:0 S:2 O:1 - Elvis Andrus singles on a line drive to
center fielder Austin Jackson. Joaquin Arias scores. Ryan Garko to 3rd.
Nelson Cruz to 2nd.

TEX 5, DET 4 final score

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