Minneapolis — If Ronny Rodriguez’s playing time with the Tigers is running short — and it very well could be once rosters expand in September — he’s not going out quietly.
Rodriguez’s first career grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning Friday that sent the Tigers to a 9-6 win over the Central Division-leading Minnesota Twins.
"El Felino is a swinger," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said, using Rodriguez's nickname. "We know that. ... If you make a mistake to him, I promise you he will run into it. That was a huge swing for us.