The Tigers took two of three as they continue to dominate the Indians.

Mon 6/22: Tigers 8 – Indians 5

The Tigers grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first inning which could have been more. With two on and two out, Yoenis Cespedes hit a ball deep to the right field corner which brought home both runners. However, replay determined it was a ground rule double, forcing Miguel Cabrera back to third.

hit a ball deep to the right field corner which brought home both runners. However, replay determined it was a ground rule double, forcing Miguel Cabrera back to third. After the Indians tied the game at 3, the Tigers knocked Trevor Bauer out of the game by having the first five men reach base in the 4th inning. After a Cabrera bases-loaded walk, Victor Martinez 2-run single, and Cespedes sac fly, the Tigers were up 7-3.

bases-loaded walk, 2-run single, and sac fly, the Tigers were up 7-3. In the bottom of the inning the Indians threatened to put cut into the Tigers lead again. Kyle Ryan gave up two singles and a walk, which loaded the bases. With two outs, Blaine Hardy came into the game and retired Jason Kipnis to end the threat.

Tue 6/23: Tigers 7 – Indians 3

The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the 3rd inning thanks to a surprising home run by Andrew Romine . The homer was just his second of the year, coming only two days after hitting one in New York.

. The homer was just his second of the year, coming only two days after hitting one in New York. The Indians threatened in the bottom of the frame, putting men on the corners with just one out. However, they were only able to score one run, as David Price got a double play after a Francisco Lindor sac fly.

got a double play after a Francisco Lindor sac fly. In the top of the 5th, the Tigers offense was firing on all cylinders. With the bases loaded and one out, Miguel Cabrera hit a grounder back to the mound which was misplayed by Danny Salazar, allowing a run to score. Victor Martinez and Yoenis Cespedes then hit singles, and Nick Castellanos doubled, to put the Tigers up 7-1.

Wed 6/24: Indians 8 – Tigers 2

Scoreless in the 3rd inning, the Indians got to Buck Farmer , hitting four straight singles and a double. The damage was limited to 3-0, but it was not a great start for Farmer.

, hitting four straight singles and a double. The damage was limited to 3-0, but it was not a great start for Farmer. The Tigers were down 5-0 in the 7th inning, until JD Martinez lifted a 2-run homer out to left field. Those would be the Tigers only runs of the game, but at the time it looked liked there would be a chance for a comeback.

lifted a 2-run homer out to left field. Those would be the Tigers only runs of the game, but at the time it looked liked there would be a chance for a comeback. Kyle Ryan and Al Alburquerque gave the runs right back in the bottom of the inning. Ryan exited the game with runners on second and third, and Alburquerque promptly allowed them to score, pushing to deficit to 7-2.

The top of the order struggled mightily, going a combined 5/28 in the 1- and 2-holes. Even though the offense churned out many runs, Anthony Gose , Rajai Davis , and Ian Kinsler were not a big part of the surge.

, , and were not a big part of the surge. Miguel Cabrera loves to beat up on Indians pitching, and this series was no different. He sat out on Wednesday, but still went 4/8 in the series and scored a couple of runs in addition to an RBI.

loves to beat up on Indians pitching, and this series was no different. He sat out on Wednesday, but still went 4/8 in the series and scored a couple of runs in addition to an RBI. Yoenis Cespedes stayed hot as well, collecting 5 hits, 4 runs, and 5 RBIs. He has been a great addition to the lineup this season and is hitting .307.

stayed hot as well, collecting 5 hits, 4 runs, and 5 RBIs. He has been a great addition to the lineup this season and is hitting .307. Both catchers had lackluster series offensively, only collecting 1 hit. James McCann and Bryan Holaday have both shown ability with the bat, but their work behind the plate is still most important.

and have both shown ability with the bat, but their work behind the plate is still most important. Maybe the biggest surprise of the series was Andrew Romine, who was shockingly productive on offense. He was 4/11 and had 3 R and 2 RBI to go along with his HR.

Kyle Ryan only threw 60 pitches, exiting the game in the 4th inning. He gave up 3 runs on 6 hits without striking anyone out, struggling after a relatively simple first two innings. He also pitched from the bullpen in the series.

only threw 60 pitches, exiting the game in the 4th inning. He gave up 3 runs on 6 hits without striking anyone out, struggling after a relatively simple first two innings. He also pitched from the bullpen in the series. As it is becoming expected, Blaine Hardy had a good series, especially after coming in for Ryan. He allowed just 1 R, 1 H, and 3 BB in 3 IP.

had a good series, especially after coming in for Ryan. He allowed just 1 R, 1 H, and 3 BB in 3 IP. David Price did not have the cleanest of starts on Tuesday, but only surrendered 1 run. His pitch count was a little high, resulting in his removal in the 7th inning, but he struck out 7 and stranded many of the nine batters who recorded hits.

did not have the cleanest of starts on Tuesday, but only surrendered 1 run. His pitch count was a little high, resulting in his removal in the 7th inning, but he struck out 7 and stranded many of the nine batters who recorded hits. In his second start of the season, Buck Farmer struggled again. He gave up 8 hits and 5 runs in 5-1/3 innings in place of Justin Verlander. Farmer is still pretty young and has a lot of promise, but has struggled in the majors this year.

struggled again. He gave up 8 hits and 5 runs in 5-1/3 innings in place of Justin Verlander. Farmer is still pretty young and has a lot of promise, but has struggled in the majors this year. There were not any save opportunities in the series, but Joakim Soria did pitch on Monday. He gave up yet another home run, continuing a strange and somewhat worrying trend. However, part of it may be due to his lack of usage over the recent stretch of games.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers return home for four games against the White Sox

Thu 6/25, 1:08pm- Simon vs. Rodon

Fri 6/26, 7:08 pm- Sanchez vs. Quintana

Sat 6/27, 4:08 pm- Verlander vs. Danks

Sun 6/28, 1:08 pm- Price vs. Samardzija