SPORTS

Tigers 19, Mariners 9

Detroit's Alex Avila congratulates James McCann on his two-run home run in the second inning, driving in Jim Adduci, right, during their game against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 25, 2017.
Detroit's Alex Avila congratulates James McCann on his two-run home run in the second inning, driving in Jim Adduci, right, during their game against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 25, 2017.
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Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann works in the first inning.
Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann works in the first inning.
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Mariners' Taylor Motter is safe stealing second base as the ball gets past Tigers' Andrew Romine in the first inning.
Mariners' Taylor Motter is safe stealing second base as the ball gets past Tigers' Andrew Romine in the first inning.
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Mariners  pitcher Felix Hernandez works in the first inning.
Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez works in the first inning.
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Mariners  pitcher Felix Hernandez watches a double by Tigers' Ian Kinsler, not shown, in the first inning.
Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez watches a double by Tigers' Ian Kinsler, not shown, in the first inning.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus watches in the first inning.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus watches in the first inning.
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Tigers' Justin Upton doubles to score Ian Kinsler in the first inning.
Tigers' Justin Upton doubles to score Ian Kinsler in the first inning.
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Tigers' Jim Adduci singles in the second inning.
Tigers' Jim Adduci singles in the second inning.
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Tigers' Ian Kinsler congratulates James McCann on his two-run home run in the second inning.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler congratulates James McCann on his two-run home run in the second inning.
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Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos, left, congratulates James McCann on his two-run home run in the second inning.
Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos, left, congratulates James McCann on his two-run home run in the second inning.
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Tigers' Justin Upton hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning.
Tigers' Justin Upton hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning.
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Tigers' Tyler Collins congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's two-run home run in the fourth inning.
Tigers' Tyler Collins congratulates Justin Upton after Upton's two-run home run in the fourth inning.
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Tigers third base coach Dave Clark congratulates Alex Avila on his solo home run in the fourth inning to make it 7-2 Tigers.
Tigers third base coach Dave Clark congratulates Alex Avila on his solo home run in the fourth inning to make it 7-2 Tigers.
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Mariners pitcher Chris Heston stands on the mound while Tigers' Alex Avila rounds the bases on his solo home run in the fourth inning.
Mariners pitcher Chris Heston stands on the mound while Tigers' Alex Avila rounds the bases on his solo home run in the fourth inning.
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Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos congratulates Alex Avila after Avila's solo home run in the fourth inning.
Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos congratulates Alex Avila after Avila's solo home run in the fourth inning.
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Tigers' Jim Adduci heads to third on his double in the fourth inning.
Tigers' Jim Adduci heads to third on his double in the fourth inning.
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Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, Jr.  comes out to talk with piticher Chris Heston in the fourth inning.
Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, Jr. comes out to talk with piticher Chris Heston in the fourth inning.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus congratulates Ian Kinsler, right, after he scores on a single by Tyler Collins in the fifth inning to make it 16-4.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus congratulates Ian Kinsler, right, after he scores on a single by Tyler Collins in the fifth inning to make it 16-4.
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Fans stand and applaud after the Tigers score nine runs in the fifth inning.
Fans stand and applaud after the Tigers score nine runs in the fifth inning.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, talks with hitting coach Lloyd McClendon in the fifth inning. Cabrera is on the 10 day disabled list with a strained groin.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, talks with hitting coach Lloyd McClendon in the fifth inning. Cabrera is on the 10 day disabled list with a strained groin.
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Fans stand and applaud after the Tigers score nine runs in the fifth inning.
Fans stand and applaud after the Tigers score nine runs in the fifth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann works in the sixth inning. Zimmermann pitched six innings allowing eleven hits with five earned runs an one strikeout.
Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann works in the sixth inning. Zimmermann pitched six innings allowing eleven hits with five earned runs an one strikeout.
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Mariners' Nelson Cruz heads for home on his solo home run in the sixth inning.
Mariners' Nelson Cruz heads for home on his solo home run in the sixth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, left, wipes his brow while talking with catcher James McCann after the Mariners score a run in the sixth inning to make it 16-5 Tigers.
Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, left, wipes his brow while talking with catcher James McCann after the Mariners score a run in the sixth inning to make it 16-5 Tigers.
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Tigers pitcher Shane Greene works in the seventh inning.
Tigers pitcher Shane Greene works in the seventh inning.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, makes a pitching change taking Shane Greene out of the game in the seventh inning.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, makes a pitching change taking Shane Greene out of the game in the seventh inning.
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Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson works in the seventh inning.
Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson works in the seventh inning.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning to make it 18-7 Tigers.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning to make it 18-7 Tigers.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook celebrates his two-run home run with John Hicks, who also scored in the eighth inning.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook celebrates his two-run home run with John Hicks, who also scored in the eighth inning.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook, right, and John Hicks are all smiles after Mahtook's home run that scored them both in the eighth inning.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook, right, and John Hicks are all smiles after Mahtook's home run that scored them both in the eighth inning.
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Tigers' Mikie Mahtook is congratulated after his two-run home run in the eighth inning.
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook is congratulated after his two-run home run in the eighth inning.
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Tigers' John Hicks is congratulated after he scores on a home run by Mikie Mahtook in the eighth inning.
Tigers' John Hicks is congratulated after he scores on a home run by Mikie Mahtook in the eighth inning.
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Tigers' James McCann grounds out to score Alex Avila in the eighth inning to make it 19-7.
Tigers' James McCann grounds out to score Alex Avila in the eighth inning to make it 19-7.
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Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan works in the eighth inning.
Tigers pitcher Kyle Ryan works in the eighth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning. Jimenez pitched  two-thirds of an inning, allowing two earned runs with two walks.
Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning. Jimenez pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing two earned runs with two walks.
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Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning.
Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez works in the ninth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez waits for manager Brad Ausmus, left, coming to the mound for a pitching change in the ninth inning.
Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez waits for manager Brad Ausmus, left, coming to the mound for a pitching change in the ninth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez takes a deep breath as he exits the game in the ninth inning.
Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez takes a deep breath as he exits the game in the ninth inning.
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Tigers teammates encourage pitcher Joe Jimenez after he is taken out of the game in the ninth inning.
Tigers teammates encourage pitcher Joe Jimenez after he is taken out of the game in the ninth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy works in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 25, 2017. Tigers win, 19-9.
Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy works in the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 25, 2017. Tigers win, 19-9.
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