The Tigers take two of three in a homer-filled series in Seattle.

Mon 7/6: Tigers 12 – Mariners 5

Already up 1-0 thanks to a Nick Castellanos homer, the Tigers added two more in the 4th inning. Victor Martinez and JD Martinez hit back-to-back solo shots to give the Tigers a 3-0 lead.

and hit back-to-back solo shots to give the Tigers a 3-0 lead. The Tigers were down a run in the 6th inning, but reclaimed the lead via an offensive onslaught. Yoenis Cespedes led off with a solo home run, Castellanos and Andrew Romine hit bases-loaded singles, and Jose Iglesias brought home a run as well to put the Tigers ahead 8-5.

led off with a solo home run, and hit bases-loaded singles, and brought home a run as well to put the Tigers ahead 8-5. In the 7th inning the hitting continued for the Tigers, as the pushed the lead to 12-5. JD, Castellanos, and Romine all hit RBI singles, and Iglesias hit a sacrifice fly to put the Tigers firmly in control.

Tue 7/7: Mariners 7 – Tigers 6

On a homer-filled night, the Tigers took the lead in the top of the 2nd inning. With a man on, Nick Castellanos hit a shot to center field, and Marc Krauss made his Tigers debut by going back-to-back for a 3-0 advantage.

hit a shot to center field, and made his Tigers debut by going back-to-back for a 3-0 advantage. The Mariners took the lead on their own pair of homers, but the Tigers tied the score at 5-5 in the 4th inning. Red-hot JD Martinez led off with a double, and Alex Avila hit one the opposite way for yet another long-ball.

led off with a double, and hit one the opposite way for yet another long-ball. Ian Krol avoided ending the game in the 10th inning, but was not as fortunate in the 11th. He allowed three of the first four men to reach base, as the Mariners walked off on a Robinson Cano single.

Wed 7/8: Tigers 5 – Mariners 4

The Tigers took a 3-0 lead in the 2nd inning thanks to 4 hits, a passed ball, and a wild pitch. Nick Castellanos singled home JD Martinez, Jefry Marte recorded his first MLB hit to score Castellanos, and Jose Iglesias doubled to drive in Marte.

singled home JD Martinez, recorded his first MLB hit to score Castellanos, and doubled to drive in Marte. In the 4th inning, Marte was able to complete another first, homering for the first time in the major leagues. His solo shot off JA Happ put the Tigers ahead 4-2.

was able to complete another first, homering for the first time in the major leagues. His solo shot off JA Happ put the Tigers ahead 4-2. In a 4-4 game, the Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the 7th inning. Yoenis Cespedes came home to put the Tigers ahead 5-4 on a Castellanos sac fly, although Victor Martinez was thrown out trying to advance to third on the play

Yoenis Cespedes had a productive series, scoring 4 runs on 4 hits and driving in 2 runners. He also hit 2 home runs to give him 12 on the season.

had a productive series, scoring 4 runs on 4 hits and driving in 2 runners. He also hit 2 home runs to give him 12 on the season. The third spot in the batting order will belong to Victor Martinez for the next month or so, and he has performed so far. Victor went 8/13 in the series with a homer.

for the next month or so, and he has performed so far. Victor went 8/13 in the series with a homer. JD Martinez is perhaps the hottest hitter in baseball, as he went 5/11 over the 3 games. He scored 5 times and hit a home run to give him 24 dingers this season.

is perhaps the hottest hitter in baseball, as he went 5/11 over the 3 games. He scored 5 times and hit a home run to give him 24 dingers this season. Nick Castellanos totaled 6 hits during the series, including 2 homers. He crossed the plate 6 different times and also drove home 8 runners as he played a key part in the Tigers offense.

totaled 6 hits during the series, including 2 homers. He crossed the plate 6 different times and also drove home 8 runners as he played a key part in the Tigers offense. Both Marc Krauss and Jefry Marte notched their first home runs with the Tigers during the series. Both players got their chance at first base and made a good impression offensively.

Alfredo Simon was not dominant, allowing 5 runs and 8 hits in 5-2/3 IP. He struck out 4 batters but put men on base in every inning. His season ERA is now at 4.18.

was not dominant, allowing 5 runs and 8 hits in 5-2/3 IP. He struck out 4 batters but put men on base in every inning. His season ERA is now at 4.18. Kyle Ryan was lackluster again, and was sent to AAA following Tuesday’s game. He lasted just 2-2/3 innings while giving up 5 runs on 6 hits, including 2 home runs.

was lackluster again, and was sent to AAA following Tuesday’s game. He lasted just 2-2/3 innings while giving up 5 runs on 6 hits, including 2 home runs. While he has experienced his ups and downs, Al Alburquerque did a good job during the series. He pitched a total of 3-1/3 innings while striking out 4 and allowing just 1 hit.

did a good job during the series. He pitched a total of 3-1/3 innings while striking out 4 and allowing just 1 hit. Anibal Sanchez lacked command on Wednesday, walking 5 and also giving up 5 hits. He surrendered 4 runs in 6-1/3 IP while giving up another home run.

lacked command on Wednesday, walking 5 and also giving up 5 hits. He surrendered 4 runs in 6-1/3 IP while giving up another home run. The back up the bullpen was sharp in the series, as Bruce Rondon and Joakim Soria kept the Mariners off the board. The two relievers combined for 6 K, 3 BB, 1 H, and 0 R in 3 IP.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers end the first half of the season in Minnesota for a 4-game divisional matchup.

Thu 7/9, 8:10 pm- Price vs. Pelfrey

Fri 7/10, 8:10 pm- Verlander vs. Santana

Sat 7/11, 4:05 pm- Simon vs. Hughes

Sun 7/12, 2:10 pm- TBD vs. Gibson