SPORTS

Tigers 4, Angels 2

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera congratulates Cameron Maybin, right, after Maybin hits a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Annaheim at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 26, 2016. The Tigers won, 4-2.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera congratulates Cameron Maybin, right, after Maybin hits a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Annaheim at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 26, 2016. The Tigers won, 4-2.
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Tigers third base coach Dave Clark congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's two-run home run in the sixth inning gave the Tigers a 3-1 lead.
Tigers third base coach Dave Clark congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's two-run home run in the sixth inning gave the Tigers a 3-1 lead.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's two-run home run in the sixth inning gave the Tigers a 3-1 lead.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez, right, congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's two-run home run in the sixth inning gave the Tigers a 3-1 lead.
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U.S. Olympic swimmer, Canton native and gold and silver medalist Allison Schmitt throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the game.
U.S. Olympic swimmer, Canton native and gold and silver medalist Allison Schmitt throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the game.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the first inning.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the first inning.
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Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler makes the throw to first on a ground ball by Angels' Kole Calhoun in the first inning.
Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler makes the throw to first on a ground ball by Angels' Kole Calhoun in the first inning.
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Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols hits a solo home run in the first inning.
Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols hits a solo home run in the first inning.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander reacts after Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols hits a solo home run in the first inning.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander reacts after Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols hits a solo home run in the first inning.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander while Angels' Albert Pujols rounds the bases on his solo home run in the first inning.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander while Angels' Albert Pujols rounds the bases on his solo home run in the first inning.
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Angels starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco works in the first inning.
Angels starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco works in the first inning.
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Tigers catcher James McCann takes notes in the third inning against the Angels
Tigers catcher James McCann takes notes in the third inning against the Angels
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Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander works in the fourth inning.
Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander works in the fourth inning.
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Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols strikes out swinging in the fourth inning.
Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols strikes out swinging in the fourth inning.
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Tigers' James McCann singles in the fifth inning.
Tigers' James McCann singles in the fifth inning.
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Tigers' Ian Kinsler lines out in the fifth inning.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler lines out in the fifth inning.
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Tigers' Cameron Maybin doubles in the fifth inning.
Tigers' Cameron Maybin doubles in the fifth inning.
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Tigers third base coach Dave Clark puts up the stop sign for Erick Aybar at third base on Cameron Maybin's double in the fifth inning.
Tigers third base coach Dave Clark puts up the stop sign for Erick Aybar at third base on Cameron Maybin's double in the fifth inning.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera lines out with two men on base in the fifth inning. Cabrera went 0-for-3.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera lines out with two men on base in the fifth inning. Cabrera went 0-for-3.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts after he lines out with two men on base in the fifth inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts after he lines out with two men on base in the fifth inning.
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Tigers' Victor Martinez hustles home and scores on a double by J.D. Martinez to tie the game in the sixth inning.
Tigers' Victor Martinez hustles home and scores on a double by J.D. Martinez to tie the game in the sixth inning.
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Tigers' Casey McGehee congratulates Victor Martinez after Martinez scores on a double by J.D. Martinez to tie the game in the sixth inning.
Tigers' Casey McGehee congratulates Victor Martinez after Martinez scores on a double by J.D. Martinez to tie the game in the sixth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander points to a spider in its web in the dugout during the sixth inning.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander points to a spider in its web in the dugout during the sixth inning.
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Tigers' Cameron Maybin, left, congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's two-run home run in the sixth inning.
Tigers' Cameron Maybin, left, congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's two-run home run in the sixth inning.
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Tigers' Ian Kinsler congratulates Cameron Maybin, right, after Maybin's solo home run in the seventh inning.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler congratulates Cameron Maybin, right, after Maybin's solo home run in the seventh inning.
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Tigers catcher James McCann comes out to talk with pitcher Francisco Rodriguez after a walk to Angels' Mike Trout in the eighth inning.
Tigers catcher James McCann comes out to talk with pitcher Francisco Rodriguez after a walk to Angels' Mike Trout in the eighth inning.
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Angels' Kaleb Cowart comes around and scores on a double by Kole Calhoun in the eighth inning that cut the Tigers' lead to 4-2.
Angels' Kaleb Cowart comes around and scores on a double by Kole Calhoun in the eighth inning that cut the Tigers' lead to 4-2.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander waits on the mound while manager Brad Ausmus, left, comes out to make a pitching change after the Angels score a run in the eighth inning to make it 4-2
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander waits on the mound while manager Brad Ausmus, left, comes out to make a pitching change after the Angels score a run in the eighth inning to make it 4-2
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Angels' Kole Calhoun advances to third base on a wild pitch by Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez, not shown, in the eighth inning.
Angels' Kole Calhoun advances to third base on a wild pitch by Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez, not shown, in the eighth inning.
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With two men on base, Tigers shortstop Erick Aybar makes the throw to first for the final out of the top of the eighth inning.
With two men on base, Tigers shortstop Erick Aybar makes the throw to first for the final out of the top of the eighth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez works in the ninth inning. Rodriguez pitched 1.1 innings with two walks and one strikeout.
Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez works in the ninth inning. Rodriguez pitched 1.1 innings with two walks and one strikeout.
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With a man on base, Angels' Nick Buss grounds into a double play to end the game.
With a man on base, Angels' Nick Buss grounds into a double play to end the game.
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Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler and shortstop Erick Aybar, left, congratulate each other after the win.
Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler and shortstop Erick Aybar, left, congratulate each other after the win.
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Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez celebrates after recording his 36th save.
Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez celebrates after recording his 36th save.
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