Cincinnati — Self-belief, internal belief is important, for sure. But it's nice to back it up with tangible evidence.
All spring and summer, we've heard talk about the Tigers' grit, their budding talent, the value of an added veteran presence. But in taking two of three in Cincinnati, from a talent-laden Reds team, despite striking out 46 times in 27 innings — well, that's not nothing, small sample size or not.
"That's the best three pitchers we will face in succession all year long," said first baseman C.J. Cron, whose two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning broke a 1-1 tie and propelled the Tigers to a series-clinching 3-2 win Sunday.