The Tigers pick up a solid series win against a tough NL rival.

Fri 5/15: Tigers 10 – Cardinals 4

With two outs and the bases empty in the 2nd inning, Shane Greene hit a batter and gave up two singles to load the bases. He then buckled down and struck out Carlos Martinez to keep the Cardinals off the board.

hit a batter and gave up two singles to load the bases. He then buckled down and struck out Carlos Martinez to keep the Cardinals off the board. The 7th inning did not seem like anything special after the first two men got out. But after a walk by Ian Kinsler, Miguel Cabrera and JD Martinez hit back to back homers to push the lead to 5-0.

and hit back to back homers to push the lead to 5-0. The Cardinals tightened the game to 6-4 in the 8th inning, but the Tigers bounced right back in the top of the 9th. Doubles by Yoenis Cespedes and James McCann and a Jose Iglesias single pushed the Tigers lead up to six.

Sat 5/16: Tigers 4 – Cardinals 3

With the rain coming down and a delay inevitable, Miguel Cabrera got the Tigers on the board early with a deep shot to dead center. That home run was the 400th of his career, making Cabrera the Venezuelan with the most career homers.

got the Tigers on the board early with a deep shot to dead center. That home run was the 400th of his career, making Cabrera the Venezuelan with the most career homers. A combination of poor Cardinals baserunning and solid Tigers defense proved crucial in the late innings. Jason Heyward failed to score from second on a deep double in the 7th, Pete Kozma was thrown out by Cabrera trying to advance on a foul out in the 8th, and Rajai Davis nabbed Matt Holliday trying to stretch a single into a double to lead off the 10th.

trying to advance on a foul out in the 8th, and nabbed Matt Holliday trying to stretch a single into a double to lead off the 10th. The Tigers started out the 10th inning with a walk and a single, but the next two batters flied out. However, Jose Iglesias sliced a single to right to put the Tigers up 4-3.

Sun 5/17: Cardinals 2 – Tigers 1

The 1st inning offense struck again, as the Tigers grabbed a 1-0 lead just three batters into the game. An Ian Kinsler single was followed by a long double by Miguel Cabrera , but that would be the only run of the inning.

single was followed by a long double by , but that would be the only run of the inning. For the second straight day, the Tigers defense got the best of Cardinals baserunners. Two runners were tagged out at home on excellent plays by James McCann , including one via a perfect throw from Yoenis Cespedes .

, including one via a perfect throw from . Down 2-1 in the 8th inning the Tigers had two on with one out. As has happened so many times this season, a double play killed the rally, this time off the bat of JD Martinez.

After a great start to the season, Rajai Davis has not been as effective lately. He only recorded one hit in the series, and his batting average now sits at .276.

has not been as effective lately. He only recorded one hit in the series, and his batting average now sits at .276. Ian Kinsler had another productive series, totaling 5 hits. He also scored three runs and knocked in two, as he continues to be a very important piece at the top of the order.

had another productive series, totaling 5 hits. He also scored three runs and knocked in two, as he continues to be a very important piece at the top of the order. It was a historic series for Miguel Cabrera as he hit his 400th career home run, but he also provided his typical firepower. Cabrera went 5/13 over the three games with a pair of homers and 4 RBI.

as he hit his 400th career home run, but he also provided his typical firepower. Cabrera went 5/13 over the three games with a pair of homers and 4 RBI. JD Martinez took another step forward as he looks to regain his early season form. He added four hits and two walks to move his season totals to 120 wRC+ and 0.8 fWAR.

took another step forward as he looks to regain his early season form. He added four hits and two walks to move his season totals to 120 wRC+ and 0.8 fWAR. Yoenis Cespedes has so far been proven to be an excellent offseason addition to the Tigers on both sides of the ball. He made some stellar defensive plays and also went 6/14 with a homer and 4 RBI.

Shane Greene gave up some hard contact, but was able to avoid any damage. He allowed zero runs and tallied four strikeouts in 5 IP. He was pulled somewhat early with an elbow discomfort.

gave up some hard contact, but was able to avoid any damage. He allowed zero runs and tallied four strikeouts in 5 IP. He was pulled somewhat early with an elbow discomfort. Tom Gorzelanny entered a 6-2 game and only faced three batters. Unfortunately, he gave up a single and a homer and only recorded one out, as the Cardinals narrowed the Tigers lead to just two runs.

entered a 6-2 game and only faced three batters. Unfortunately, he gave up a single and a homer and only recorded one out, as the Cardinals narrowed the Tigers lead to just two runs. It took 117 pitches for David Price to complete 6-2/3 innings in an unusual start that featured an 80-minute rain delay after he threw just two pitches. Price allowed three runs, all on solo homers, but he struck out nine batters and limited the damage throughout the afternoon.

to complete 6-2/3 innings in an unusual start that featured an 80-minute rain delay after he threw just two pitches. Price allowed three runs, all on solo homers, but he struck out nine batters and limited the damage throughout the afternoon. After Price exited the game, the Cardinals would not score again in a very close game. Joba Chamberlain , Blaine Hardy , and Joakim Soria each pitched a scoreless inning on Saturday and did not give up any runs in the series.

, , and each pitched a scoreless inning on Saturday and did not give up any runs in the series. Alfredo Simon faced a few jams, but ultimately only surrendered two runs in six innings. He did give up 7 H and 4 BB, and he now has a 3.04 ERA and 1.27 WHIP on the year.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers face another National League foe as the Brewers make the trip to Detroit.

Mon 5/18, 7:08 pm- Lobstein vs. Fiers

Tue 5/19, 7:08 pm- Sanchez vs. Nelson

Wed 5/20, 7:08 pm- Greene vs. Lohse