SPORTS

Tigers 8, Florida Southern 0, exhibition

From left, Tigers catcher Alex Avila, pitcher Justin Verlander, defensive coordinator Matt Martin and shortstop Jose Iglesias stand during the national anthem. Detroit Tigers win 8-0 over the Florida Southern Mocs in exhibition at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 23, 2017. Tigers win 8-0.
From left, Tigers catcher Alex Avila, pitcher Justin Verlander, defensive coordinator Matt Martin and shortstop Jose Iglesias stand during the national anthem. Detroit Tigers win 8-0 over the Florida Southern Mocs in exhibition at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 23, 2017. Tigers win 8-0.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook and Dixon Machado, right, head to the dugout before the game.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook and Dixon Machado, right, head to the dugout before the game.
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From left, Florida Southern freshmen Trevor Castell, Canyon McWilliams and Vaun Brown jump into the left field wall, a pregame tradition for the Tigers vs Florida Southern game.
From left, Florida Southern freshmen Trevor Castell, Canyon McWilliams and Vaun Brown jump into the left field wall, a pregame tradition for the Tigers vs Florida Southern game.
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Tigers non-roster pitcher Myles Jaye works in the first inning.
Tigers non-roster pitcher Myles Jaye works in the first inning.
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Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler makes the throw to first for an out in the first inning.
Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler makes the throw to first for an out in the first inning.
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Tigers' Ian Kinsler flies out in the first inning. D
Tigers' Ian Kinsler flies out in the first inning. D
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez grounds out in the first inning.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez grounds out in the first inning.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera flies out in the first inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera flies out in the first inning.
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Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias makes a leaping throw to first for the out on Florida Southern's Christian Maglich in the second inning.
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias makes a leaping throw to first for the out on Florida Southern's Christian Maglich in the second inning.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez singles in the second inning.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez singles in the second inning.
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Tigers' J.D. Martinez singles in the second inning.
Tigers' J.D. Martinez singles in the second inning.
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Tigers' Nick Castellanos hits a ground rule double in the second inning.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos hits a ground rule double in the second inning.
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Tigers' Nick Castellanos runs on his ground rule double in the second inning.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos runs on his ground rule double in the second inning.
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A couple goes for the ball and the lady makes the catch on the ground rule double ball off the bat of Nick Castellanos in the second inning.
A couple goes for the ball and the lady makes the catch on the ground rule double ball off the bat of Nick Castellanos in the second inning.
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Tigers' James McCann singles to score Steven Moya and Nick Castellanos to make it 2-0 Tigers in the second inning.
Tigers' James McCann singles to score Steven Moya and Nick Castellanos to make it 2-0 Tigers in the second inning.
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Tigers' Nick Castellanos beats the throw and is safe at home to make it 2-0 Tigers in the second inning. At right is Florida Southern catcher Austin Mauer.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos beats the throw and is safe at home to make it 2-0 Tigers in the second inning. At right is Florida Southern catcher Austin Mauer.
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Tigers' Steven Moya and Nick Castellanos congratulate each other after they score on James McCann's single to make it 2-0 Tigers in the second inning.
Tigers' Steven Moya and Nick Castellanos congratulate each other after they score on James McCann's single to make it 2-0 Tigers in the second inning.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus congratulates Nick Castellanos, right, after he scores in the second inning.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus congratulates Nick Castellanos, right, after he scores in the second inning.
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An osprey brings some lunch to the nest atop one of the light poles.
An osprey brings some lunch to the nest atop one of the light poles.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook doubles to score James McCann in the second inning.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook doubles to score James McCann in the second inning.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook runs on his double in the second inning.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook runs on his double in the second inning.
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Tigers first base coach Omar Vizquel first congratulates Mikie Mahtook after his double before taking his batting gloves in the second inning.
Tigers first base coach Omar Vizquel first congratulates Mikie Mahtook after his double before taking his batting gloves in the second inning.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus talks to players after the first inning, presumably about rotating the next players into the game.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus talks to players after the first inning, presumably about rotating the next players into the game.
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Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias waves to someone while he leaves the field after the second inning.
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias waves to someone while he leaves the field after the second inning.
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Tigers pitcher Sandy Baez works in the third inning.
Tigers pitcher Sandy Baez works in the third inning.
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Tigers pitcher Sandy Baez works in the third inning.
Tigers pitcher Sandy Baez works in the third inning.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waits on deck in the third inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waits on deck in the third inning.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera grounds out in the third inning.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera grounds out in the third inning.
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Tigers non-roster invitee Omar Infante focuses on a pitch which he doubles in the third inning.
Tigers non-roster invitee Omar Infante focuses on a pitch which he doubles in the third inning.
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Tigers' Steven Moya singles to score Omar Infante in the third inning.
Tigers' Steven Moya singles to score Omar Infante in the third inning.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus talks with someone in the dugout in the fourth inning.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus talks with someone in the dugout in the fourth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Jairo Labourt works in the fourth inning.
Tigers pitcher Jairo Labourt works in the fourth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Jairo Labourt works in the fourth inning.
Tigers pitcher Jairo Labourt works in the fourth inning.
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Tigers non-roster invitee Efren Navarro grounds out in the fifth inning.
Tigers non-roster invitee Efren Navarro grounds out in the fifth inning.
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Tigers Miguel Gonzalez high fives third base coach Dave Clark, right, while he rounds the bases on his two-run home run in the sixth inning.
Tigers Miguel Gonzalez high fives third base coach Dave Clark, right, while he rounds the bases on his two-run home run in the sixth inning.
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Tigers non-roster invitee Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning.
Tigers non-roster invitee Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning.
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Tigers non-roster invitee Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning.
Tigers non-roster invitee Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning.
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Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler signs autographs before the game.
Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler signs autographs before the game.
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Tigers' Nick Castellanos watches during batting practice.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos watches during batting practice.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus oversees run down drills before batting practice.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus oversees run down drills before batting practice.
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Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias with catcher Alex Avila, left, during batting practice.
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias with catcher Alex Avila, left, during batting practice.
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Tigers' Nick Castellanos watches during batting practice.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos watches during batting practice.
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Tigers hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, left, and Victor Martinez high five after batting practice.
Tigers hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, left, and Victor Martinez high five after batting practice.
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