On Saturday, Rick Porcello earned his Major League-leading 12th win of the year. The Tigers won 5-1 in Kansas City. It was a 2-1 game until the 9th inning, when J.D. Martinez unloaded for another 9th inning bomb. Then, Alex Avila blasted a home run with Torii Hunter on base for the final score.
Sunday, Justin Verlander nearly earned us the sweep, unfortunately the Royals score too many runs in the 7th inning.
Rest up, everyone, and enjoy the all-star break!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FOUR TIGER ALL-STARS:
STARTING FIRST BASEMEN MIGUEL CABRERA (.306, 34 doubles, 57 runs, 75 RBI (leads MLB), 14 HRs, 73 assists at 1B (#1 in AL))
MAX SCHERZER (146 K’s in 126 IP, 11-3, 3.35 ERA, .238 BA, 1.17 WHIP, 109 P/G; 1st complete game of career & shutout)
IAN KINSLER (.303, 64 runs, 11 HR, 51 RBI, 10 steals, 2 errors in 790 innings)
VICTOR MARTINEZ (.328, 45 runs, 21 HR, 55 RBI in 10 less games than everyone else.)