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Tigers 5, Cardinals 1: A rubber match sends the Tigers home winners

It was getaway day in St. Louis, and with the series tied 1-1, the Tigers were hoping for a series win before they left Missouri. They were going ye olde bullpen route, with Brant Hurter taking the opener role. The Cardinals were relying on Andre Pallante.

The Tigers couldn’t manage an opening homer like they did on Tuesday, and went 1-2-3 in the top of the first. The Cardinals did much the same, going down in order.

Things got a little more exciting in the second. Riley Greene got a leadoff single, followed by a beautifully placed single from Spencer Torkelson.