The first of a pair of games today in Cleveland was delayed about 2 1⁄2 hours, after being bumped back from Tuesday night. It was worth the wait, though, as the Tigers beat Cleveland 9-4 by getting 15 hits — with the help of 3 2⁄3 scoreless innings from the bullpen, of course.
José Ureña, whose performance of late has left much to be desired, got the nod for the Tigers. Facing him was reliever-turned-starter Cal Quantrill. So, let’s just say it wasn’t exactly the kind of must-see-TV pitching matchup of which a person dreams.