Tigers beat Angels 6-2
DETROIT (AP) — Victor Reyes hit a three-run triple in the five-run first to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angles 6-2 on Thursday.
Detroit starter Ryan Carpenter was on pace to pick up his first career victory, but left the game after four innings with an oblique strain.
Warwick Saupold (3-1) replaced Carpenter and pitched two perfect innings. Carpenter gave up one run and five hits.
Andrew Heaney (2-4) allowed five runs and eight hits over five innings. He had given up a total of six runs over his previous six starts.
The Tigers set themselves up to win the fourgame series by roughing up Heaney in the first inning.
Jeimer Candelario hit an RBI double, John Hicks drove in a run with a single and Reyes’ triple later cleared the bases to make it 5-0. Reyes finished with three hits.
Detroit’s Ronny Rodriguez had two hits and scored a run in his major league debut. Jose Briceno hit a solo homer in the fifth and Mike Trout hit an RBI single in the eighth, pulling the Angels within four.
Angels: Zack Cozart (forearm tightness) was a late scratch from the lineup on Wednesday and manager Mike Sciosica said the infielder felt a little better Thursday morning.
“I hope it’s not serious,” Sciosica said.
Tigers: Slugger Miguel Cabrera may play Friday night at home against Toronto after missing nearly a month with a strained right hamstring.
“If he’s good, he’ll go right in the lineup,” manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Angels RHP Jaime Barria (4-1) and Texas RHP Bartolo Colon (2-2) are scheduled to be on the mound Friday night when Los Angeles returns home.
Tigers LHP Blaine Hardy (1-0) and Blue Jays LHP Jaime Garcia (2-3) are the probable pitchers Friday night in Detroit.