SPORTS

Mariners 2, Tigers 1

Tigers right fielder Jim Adduci catches a fly ball off the bat of Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning but, after a collision with Tyler Collins, rear, he dropped the ball Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The play was ruled a double.
Tigers right fielder Jim Adduci catches a fly ball off the bat of Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning but, after a collision with Tyler Collins, rear, he dropped the ball Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The play was ruled a double.
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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 pitcher Justin Verlander works in the first inning.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the first inning.
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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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Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma works in the first inning.
Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma works in the first inning.
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Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma works in the first inning.
Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma works in the first inning.
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Tigers hitter Nick Castellanos prepares to take his base after being hit by a pitch in the first inning.
Tigers hitter Nick Castellanos prepares to take his base after being hit by a pitch in the first inning.
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Mariners left fielder Guillermo Heredia catches a fly ball off the bat of Tigers' Victor Martinez in foul territory in the first inning.
Mariners left fielder Guillermo Heredia catches a fly ball off the bat of Tigers' Victor Martinez in foul territory in the first inning.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus watches during the third inning.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus watches during the third inning.
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The coaching staff gets out of the rain in the third inning. From left, Omar Vizquel, Gene Lamont, Brad Ausmus and Rich Dubee.
The coaching staff gets out of the rain in the third inning. From left, Omar Vizquel, Gene Lamont, Brad Ausmus and Rich Dubee.
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Tigers' Jose Iglesias flies out in the fifth inning. Iglesias rejoined the active roster today after being on the disabled list because of a concussion.
Tigers' Jose Iglesias flies out in the fifth inning. Iglesias rejoined the active roster today after being on the disabled list because of a concussion.
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Tigers' Ian Kinsler grounds out in the fifth inning. Kinsler went 0-for-4.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler grounds out in the fifth inning. Kinsler went 0-for-4.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the sixth inning. Verlander pitched seven innings allowing five hits with two walks and eight strikeouts.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the sixth inning. Verlander pitched seven innings allowing five hits with two walks and eight strikeouts.
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Tigers right fielder Jim Adduci catches a fly ball off the bat of Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning but, after a collision with Tyler Collins, rear, he dropped the ball. The play was ruled a double.
Tigers right fielder Jim Adduci catches a fly ball off the bat of Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning but, after a collision with Tyler Collins, rear, he dropped the ball. The play was ruled a double.
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Tigers center fielder Tyler Collins fields a line drive off the bat of the Mariners' Kyle Seager that scores Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning.
Tigers center fielder Tyler Collins fields a line drive off the bat of the Mariners' Kyle Seager that scores Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning.
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Tigers center fielder Tyler Collins makes the throw in after fielding a line drive off the bat of Mariners' Kyle Seager that scores Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning.
Tigers center fielder Tyler Collins makes the throw in after fielding a line drive off the bat of Mariners' Kyle Seager that scores Nelson Cruz in the sixth inning.
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Mariners manager Scott Servais makes a pitching change in the sixth inning taking Hisashi Iwakuma out of the game.
Mariners manager Scott Servais makes a pitching change in the sixth inning taking Hisashi Iwakuma out of the game.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the seventh inning.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works in the seventh inning.
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Umpire Joe West, left, waits for the decision on a review of a tag play in the seventh inning. The call on the field of Mariners' Guillermo Heredia being out was upheld.
Umpire Joe West, left, waits for the decision on a review of a tag play in the seventh inning. The call on the field of Mariners' Guillermo Heredia being out was upheld.
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Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias, left, and pitcher Justin Verlander wait with Mariners' Guillermo Heredia for the decision on a review of a tag play in the seventh inning. The call on the field of Mariners' Guillermo Heredia being out was upheld.
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias, left, and pitcher Justin Verlander wait with Mariners' Guillermo Heredia for the decision on a review of a tag play in the seventh inning. The call on the field of Mariners' Guillermo Heredia being out was upheld.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, congratulates Justin Verlander after he pitches in the seventh inning.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, congratulates Justin Verlander after he pitches in the seventh inning.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez reaches on a fielding error by Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano in the seventh inning, scoring Tyler Collins.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez reaches on a fielding error by Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano in the seventh inning, scoring Tyler Collins.
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The Tigers' Justin Upton, left, congratulates Tyler Collins after Collins scores in the seventh inning to tie the game.
The Tigers' Justin Upton, left, congratulates Tyler Collins after Collins scores in the seventh inning to tie the game.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Wilson works in the eighth inning. Wilson pitched a hitless inning with three strikeouts.
Tigers pitcher Justin Wilson works in the eighth inning. Wilson pitched a hitless inning with three strikeouts.
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Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos watches his long fly ball in the eighth inning with a man on base.
Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos watches his long fly ball in the eighth inning with a man on base.
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Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez works in the ninth inning.
Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez works in the ninth inning.
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Tigers catcher James McCann talks with pitcher Francisco Rodriguez in the ninth inning.
Tigers catcher James McCann talks with pitcher Francisco Rodriguez in the ninth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez works in the ninth inning. Rodriguez pitched one inning allowing two hits with one earned run and one strikeout.
Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez works in the ninth inning. Rodriguez pitched one inning allowing two hits with one earned run and one strikeout.
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Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez sits in the dugout in the ninth inning.
Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez sits in the dugout in the ninth inning.
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Mariners pitcher Edwin Diaz works in the ninth inning.
Mariners pitcher Edwin Diaz works in the ninth inning.
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Mariners first baseman Taylor Motter makes a catch on top of the tarp on a pop out by Tigers' James McCann to end the game.
Mariners first baseman Taylor Motter makes a catch on top of the tarp on a pop out by Tigers' James McCann to end the game.
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