Detroit Tigers observations from spring training game at Twins

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Tyson Ross finally got off the schneid, throwing four scoreless innings in his far-and-away best performance this spring training.

Ross, who wasn’t in danger of losing a starting rotation spot, even after three consecutive struggles to start the spring, was impressive against the Twins. He allowed just one hit – a single to Ehire Adrianza in the bottom of the third inning – and didn’t walk anybody. Ross struck out five batters.

In the play of the game, Adrianza was erased from first base when Miguel Cabrera successfully pulled the hidden ball trick. On the play, Cabrera faked a toss back to the pitcher’s mound. Adrianza left the bag and he applied the tag.

It was the first…