Alex Avila delivered a 2-out RBI double in the bottom of the 8th inning, after Jhonny Peralta scratched out an infield hit ahead of him. That propelled Detroit to a 6-5 win.
Jose Valverde came in and pitched a 1-2-3 9th to earn his 13th safe. Three appearances in the last 2 days with 2 saves. He'll need a rest tomorrow I'm sure.
Al Alburquerque earned the win with a scoreless 8th inning of work. He's now 2-1 on the season. Brad Penny went 6, but got in trouble in the 5th, surrendering 4 runs and what had been a 3-1 lead. Victor Martinez tied it at 5 with his 5th home run of the season, a 2-run shot, in the 6th and got Penny off the hook for the loss.
David Purcey made his Tigers debut and pitched a scoreless 7th. Miguel Cabrera hit his 10th home run of the season. Andy Dirks was 2-3 with an RBI double. Brennan Boesch also drove in a run.
Detroit has again eked its way above .500.
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