The Tigers losing streak reached four games, but they took two of three from the Indians to get back on track.

Fri 4/24: Indians 13 – Tigers 1

The Indians scored 2 runs go to ahead in the 1st, but the Tigers loaded the bases in the bottom half of the inning. However, JD Martinez struck out and Yoenis Cespedes flied out to deep center field, stranding all three runners.

struck out and flied out to deep center field, stranding all three runners. Shane Greene struggled from the beginning, but the game was really put out of reach in the 5th inning. He allowed the first five batters to get on base and all five eventually came around to score. Greene was pulled after a Carlos Santana double and did not record an out in the inning.

struggled from the beginning, but the game was really put out of reach in the 5th inning. He allowed the first five batters to get on base and all five eventually came around to score. Greene was pulled after a Carlos Santana double and did not record an out in the inning. After Greene was removed, Alex Wilson made his Tigers debut. On his very first pitch, he surrendered a 3-run homer to Brandon Moss, pushing the Indians lead to 9-1. Wilson settled in after that, giving up just one more hit over 3 innings.

Sat 4/25: Tigers 4 – Indians 1

For the second straight day, the Tigers loaded the bases in the 1st inning. With no outs, Victor Martinez broke out of his slump and hit a 2-run single. The rally ended there, though, as JD Martinez grounded into a double play.

broke out of his slump and hit a 2-run single. The rally ended there, though, as JD Martinez grounded into a double play. With the Indians down 4-1 in the 6th inning, Michael Brantley (who ended the day 4/4) lead off with an double to deep center. Alfredo Simon was able to buckle down and retire the next three batters to preserve the Tigers lead.

was able to buckle down and retire the next three batters to preserve the Tigers lead. Tom Gorzelanny put runners on the corners with one out in the 8th inning. The tying run came to the plate in Brandon Moss, who dominated Tigers pitchers the night before. However, he was first-pitch swinging, and Gorzelanny induced an inning-ending double play.

Sun 4/26: Tigers 8 – Indians 6

Once again, the Tigers offense started out hot. A Rajai Davis triple, Ian Kinsler and Miguel Cabrera singles, and a Victor Martinez sac fly gave the Tigers an early 2-0 lead in the 1st inning.

triple, and singles, and a sac fly gave the Tigers an early 2-0 lead in the 1st inning. The Indians narrowed the deficit to 3-2 , bu in the 5th inning the Tigers loaded the bases with one out. JD Martinez did not have the most impressive series (going 2/12), but he hooked a 2-run double to left to give the Tigers a 5-2 lead.

did not have the most impressive series (going 2/12), but he hooked a 2-run double to left to give the Tigers a 5-2 lead. In the next inning, Cabrera knocked a homer out to the opposite field. His bomb increased the Tigers lead to five, and he ended the series going 4/9 with 3 RBI.

Anthony Gose got the start on Friday but was absolutely overwhelmed. He struck out four times total, and ended the series 1/5. Rajai Daivs was much better when he started in center, going 5/8 and scoring 6 runs.

got the start on Friday but was absolutely overwhelmed. He struck out four times total, and ended the series 1/5. was much better when he started in center, going 5/8 and scoring 6 runs. It was mentioned last series that Ian Kinsler was making solid contact on the ball but did not have anything to show for it. He finally saw some positive results against the Indians, reaching base 10 times, while scoring 3 runs and knocking in 2.

was making solid contact on the ball but did not have anything to show for it. He finally saw some positive results against the Indians, reaching base 10 times, while scoring 3 runs and knocking in 2. Miguel Cabrera was intentionally walked three times on Saturday with first base open. Following the first walk, Victor Martinez knocked in Rajai Davis, but Cabrera was stranded after the next two free passes.

was intentionally walked three times on Saturday with first base open. Following the first walk, knocked in Rajai Davis, but Cabrera was stranded after the next two free passes. Nick Castellanos had another tough series, going 1/12 with 7 strikeouts. However, he did launch a strong solo shot to right-center on Friday night for his second home run of the season.

had another tough series, going 1/12 with 7 strikeouts. However, he did launch a strong solo shot to right-center on Friday night for his second home run of the season. Both Tigers catchers struggled against the Indians, and neither has gotten off to a very hot start. Alex Avila went 0/6 and James McCann went 1/5, bringing their season averages to .189 and .174, respectively.

Shane Greene was very poor for the first time this season. He gave up 9 hits and 2 walks and a total of 8 runs, while only recording 4 innings of work. His pitches did not seem to fool any batters, which was much different than in his previous outings.

was very poor for the first time this season. He gave up 9 hits and 2 walks and a total of 8 runs, while only recording 4 innings of work. His pitches did not seem to fool any batters, which was much different than in his previous outings. After a sub-par series against the Yankees, Al Alburquerque continued to struggle against the Indians. He threw just 2 innings and gave up 4 R and 2 HR.

continued to struggle against the Indians. He threw just 2 innings and gave up 4 R and 2 HR. Alfredo Simon did his job, providing a quality 6-2/3 innings for the Tigers. He scattered 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 3 and giving up only 1 run. He exited the game with a 4-1 Tigers lead and earned his fourth straight win.

did his job, providing a quality 6-2/3 innings for the Tigers. He scattered 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 3 and giving up only 1 run. He exited the game with a 4-1 Tigers lead and earned his fourth straight win. Kyle Lobstein also gave the Tigers a decent outing, going deeper than in his previous two starts this season. He gave up 3 runs in 7 innings, which was sufficient given the offense’s production on Sunday.

also gave the Tigers a decent outing, going deeper than in his previous two starts this season. He gave up 3 runs in 7 innings, which was sufficient given the offense’s production on Sunday. With the news of Joe Nathan being out for the season, the closer role seems firmly in the grasp of Joakim Soria. He gave up a run in the 9th inning on Sunday, but is still perfect in 7 save opportunities this season.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers hit the road to take on the Twins for the second time this season.

Mon 4/27, 8:10 pm- Price vs. Milone

Tue 4/28, 8:10 pm- Sanchez vs. Pelfrey

Wed 4/29, 1:10 pm- Greene vs. Hughes