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Rookie Lipcius and Hall of Fame-bound Cabrera ignite Tigers' rout of White Sox

Chicago — First big-league start, first big-league hit, first big-league home run.

That all happened for rookie Andre Lipcius in the first inning Saturday, his two-run homer capping a four-run inning that sent the Tigers on their way to a 10-0 romp over the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.

And guess who was standing on the dugout steps to greet him. Future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera.

“That's great," said Cabrera, who notched a few more milestone feats himself Saturday. "First hit, homer, it's got him feeling good. I appreciate moments like that.