The Detroit Tigers are trying to bounce back against the Cleveland Indians and protect their three-game lead in the American League Central. After losing 3-2 on Tuesday, the Tigers lead the Indians 5-2 in the seventh inning on Wednesday night.
Detroit took an early lead off an RBI-single from Miguel Cabrera in the first inning. It was extended to 3-0 in the second when Asdrubal Cabrera committed a throwing error and Quintin Berry hit an RBI-single.
A home run by the Indians' Casey Kotchman made it 3-2 after three.
A Prince Fielder sac fly and another RBI-single from Berry made it 5-2 after six innings. Berry is batting 3-for-3 on the night.
Cleveland starter Derek Lowe was replaced by Esmil Rogers after six innings. Lowe gave up eight hits, four earned runs, struck out one and walked three.
Tigers starter Max Scherzer has given up just three hits through six and has seven strikeouts.
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