Jhonny Peralta-led Tigers score five runs in first, sink Rangers
Jhonny Peralta's two-run double highlighted a five-run first inning for the Detroit Tigers, who went on to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
2
Detroit Tigers
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DET | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Comerica Park · 41,686 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 2-7
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
J Profar singled to right, E Andrus scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-7
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
A Pierzynski homered to right center (401 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-7
Pitch 2: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
V Martinez doubled to deep left, T Hunter scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-7
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
M Cabrera hit sacrifice fly to center, A Jackson scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
A Avila singled to left, V Martinez scored, J Peralta to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
J Peralta doubled to deep left, M Cabrera and P Fielder scored, V Martinez to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
V Martinez walked, T Hunter scored, M Cabrera to third, P Fielder to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
N Cruz struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
N Cruz batting
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Play Result 2-7
J Benoit relieved D Smyly.
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Lineup Change 2-7
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Lineup Change 2-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
D Murphy grounded into fielder's choice to second, I Kinsler out at second, L Martin to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-7
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-7
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 2-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
D Murphy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
I Kinsler singled to left, L Martin to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Single 2-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
I Kinsler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
L Martin safe at first on error by first baseman P Fielder.
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Error 2-7
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Batter Reached On Error - Batter To First 2-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
L Martin batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
J Profar grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Head to Head
DET wins series 2-1
Injuries
Detroit Tigers
- Jake Miller Out
- Will Vest Out
- Trey Sweeney Out
- Wenceel Perez Out
- Reese Olson Out
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Lineups
ConfirmedDET
Austin JacksonCF16
Torii HunterRF48
Miguel Cabrera3B24
Prince Fielder1B84
Victor MartinezDH41
Jhonny PeraltaSS27
Andy DirksLF
Alex AvilaC6
Ramon Santiago2B9
TEX
Ian Kinsler2B3
David MurphyDH18
Nelson CruzRF32
Adrian Beltre3B29
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Elvis AndrusSS18
Mitch Moreland1B18
Jurickson ProfarLF17
Leonys MartinCF17
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