The Tigers got back on track, winning two of three against the Twins via a walkoff and a blowout.

Tue 5/12: Tigers 2 – Twins 1

After a good 1st inning, things looked grim for Alfredo Simon in the 2nd. However, with runners on second and third and no outs, Simon recorded three straight strikeouts to keep the Twins off the board.

in the 2nd. However, with runners on second and third and no outs, Simon recorded three straight strikeouts to keep the Twins off the board. With the bases empty in the bottom of the 4th inning, JD Martinez launched an absolute laser over the right field wall. It was the first homer by the Tigers in a few days, and another positive sign from JD.

launched an absolute laser over the right field wall. It was the first homer by the Tigers in a few days, and another positive sign from JD. For the third straight inning, the Tigers had a man on second with just one out. In the previous two innings that man would be stranded, but in the bottom of the 10th the Tigers walked off on an Ian Kinsler RBI single which brought home Anthony Gose.

Wed 5/13: Twins 6 – Tigers 2

Kyle Lobstein ran into a lot of trouble in the 3rd inning, loading the bases with one out. The Twins proceeded to score five runs on two triples and a double, ending Lobstein’s night very early.

ran into a lot of trouble in the 3rd inning, loading the bases with one out. The Twins proceeded to score five runs on two triples and a double, ending Lobstein’s night very early. In the bottom of the 6th inning, it was the Tigers who had the bases loaded with one out. A Yoenis Cespedes sacrifice fly and a Nick Castellanos single reduced the deficit to 6-2.

sacrifice fly and a single reduced the deficit to 6-2. Again, in the 7th inning, the Tigers had the bases loaded. Unfortunately, this time they went scoreless, as Victor Martinez struck out badly and Rajai Davis grounded out to end the inning.

Thu 5/14: Tigers 13 – Twins 1

As they have many times this season, the Tigers put up runs in the 1st inning. Miguel Cabrera , Yoenis Cespedes , and Rajai Davis all recorded RBIs as the Tigers took an early 3-0 lead.

, , and all recorded RBIs as the Tigers took an early 3-0 lead. The Tigers tacked on three more runs in the bottom of the 6th inning, thanks to a Cabrera home run and a Bryan Holaday double. With an 8-1 lead, the game was essentially over.

home run and a double. With an 8-1 lead, the game was essentially over. Just for good measure, the Tigers again scored three times in the next inning. Cabrera hit his second homer of the game in the 7th after Anthony Gose and Ian Kinsler hit back to back triples.

Miguel Cabrera broke out of a mini-slump in tremendous fashion, homering twice, scoring four times, and knocking in five runs. So often it seems that as Cabrera goes, so the Tigers offense goes.

broke out of a mini-slump in tremendous fashion, homering twice, scoring four times, and knocking in five runs. So often it seems that as Cabrera goes, so the Tigers offense goes. JD Martinez was truly slumping, but had a very solid series against the Twins. Greatly needing some positive plate appearances, JD went 5/10 and also added a home run.

was truly slumping, but had a very solid series against the Twins. Greatly needing some positive plate appearances, JD went 5/10 and also added a home run. The start of the season has not been overly kind to Nick Castellanos , as he has only accumulated 88 wRC+ and 0.4 fWAR. However, he too went 5/10 with a homer against Minnesota.

, as he has only accumulated 88 wRC+ and 0.4 fWAR. However, he too went 5/10 with a homer against Minnesota. Making his first start of year, Bryan Holaday make a strong case for more playing time. Holaday went 3/5 with a double, a home run, and 3 RBI on Thursday.

make a strong case for more playing time. Holaday went 3/5 with a double, a home run, and 3 RBI on Thursday. Jose Iglesias has picked up right where he left off after coming back from injury. Four more hits against the Twins has his batting average at .360, third among all players with at least 80 at bats this season.

Alfredo Simon benefited from some strong defense behind him, but he was pretty good on his own too. In almost 8 innings pitched, he struck out six and gave up just one run.

benefited from some strong defense behind him, but he was pretty good on his own too. In almost 8 innings pitched, he struck out six and gave up just one run. One start removed from a quality outing in Chicago, Kyle Lobstein was much less effective against the Twins. His final line was a disastrous 2-1/3 IP, 7 H, 1 BB, 6 ER.

was much less effective against the Twins. His final line was a disastrous 2-1/3 IP, 7 H, 1 BB, 6 ER. Alex Wilson has done a great job in long relief this season, posting a spectacular 2.08 ERA and 0.77 WHIP. Wilson pitched 3-2/3 scoreless innings on Wednesday, allowing three baserunners and striking out three.

has done a great job in long relief this season, posting a spectacular 2.08 ERA and 0.77 WHIP. Wilson pitched 3-2/3 scoreless innings on Wednesday, allowing three baserunners and striking out three. Anibal Sanchez was stellar again, recording 9 K and just 1 ER in 8 IP. His FIP- still sits at 93, but with more starts of this quality that will be sure to drop.

was stellar again, recording 9 K and just 1 ER in 8 IP. His FIP- still sits at 93, but with more starts of this quality that will be sure to drop. In addition to Wilson, the rest of the Tigers bullpen was also excellent. Six relievers pitched 6-1/3 innings during the series and totaled 7 K, 1 BB, 4 K, and 0 R. Angel Nesbitt recorded his first career win on Tuesday after pitching a scoreless 10th inning.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers begin another interleague series, squaring off against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Fri 5/15, 8:15 pm- Greene vs. Martinez

Sat 5/16, 2:15 pm- Price vs. Lyons

Sun 5/17, 8:00 pm- Simon vs. Lynn