DENVER — A five-run second inning doomed the Detroit Tigers.
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen allowed five singles to the Colorado Rockies, including a two-run single to ex-Tiger Harold Castro, before recording an out in the second inning. He avoided trouble for most of his five-inning start, but a stretch of six batters in the early going Friday made the difference.
The Tigers lost, 8-5, to the Rockies in the series opener at Coors Field.
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Although the Tigers (35-46) collected nine hits, the offense failed to capitalize with runners in scoring position, finishing 1-for-7 in those situations.