After exploding yesterday for six runs in the 8th inning, the thing that was on everyone's mind was whether or not it would be a catalyst for the Tigers offense as a whole. Whether it was that, or if it's just Twins pitching (or more specifically non-Joe Nathan Twin relievers) is debatable. The one thing that can't be denied is that the Tigers bats looked damn good tonight.
Gary Sheffield hushed the talk of those saying he should be on the DL (that includes me), if only briefly, with a solo shot in the 1st inning. The four, five and six spots provided the rest of the offense with a home run apiece, and five RBIs to their credit. The last of those shots, a Miguel Cabrera 2-run bomb, was the deciding blow.
Nate Robertson ate up 6.1 innings, but had to leave with a strained lat. Hopefully it's nothing that will ail him for too long, because the Tigers simply cannot afford more pitching injuries. The bullpen was strong with the exception of Todd Jones. If not for a phenomenal defensive effort from Ryan Raburn (aren't you glad he got called up?), Jones would've given up a home run to Delmon Young. As it stood, Young still came around to score on a Craig Monroe single. Jones closed the door lightly from there to give the Tigers their first back to back wins this season.
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