The Detroit Tigers served trout in the press box before tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Angels and centerfielder Mike Trout.
Maybe it was a coincidence. Maybe the Tigers hoped for an omen.
Whatever the reason, it worked. Justin Verlander carved up the Angels and Trout, serving them up them whole with a side of Rally Monkey in a 4-2 victory before 31,357 at Comerica Park.
Justin Upton hit a two-run home run — his 17th of the season — to give the Tigers a 3-1 lead in the sixth inning.