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Tigers' six-run rampage in the fifth inning backs another gem from Matt Manning

Detroit — Turns out, it was just a matter of breaking the seal.

Giants right-hander Logan Webb was cruising along, holding the Tigers hitless for 4.1 innings. Then Jeimer Candelario, hitting under .200, decided enough was enough.

With the defense shifted to the right side of the infield, Candelario made a decided effort to inside-out his swing and push the ball to the vacant side of the field. Which he did, rolling it inside the bag at third for a single.

"He's a sinker guy," Candelario said. "If you try to pull that guy, you're going to get yourself out every time.