Raburn's 2 HRs help Tigers beat White Sox 5-3, force at least an AL Central tiebreakerOctober 4th, 2009 Tigers extend season with 5-3 win over White SoxDETROIT — Justin Verlander and Ryan Raburn gave the Detroit Tigers at least one more game. Raburn hit two homers and Magglio Ordonez had a solo shot to lead slumping Detroit over the Chicago White Sox 5-3 Sunday, putting the Tigers in a tiebreaker against Minnesota for the AL Central title.
All even! Tigers lose to Chicago 5-1, drop into AL Central tie with Twins with 1 day leftOctober 3rd, 2009 Tigers lose, tied with Twins for AL Central leadDETROIT — The AL Central has come down to the final day. The Detroit Tigers dropped into a first-place tie with Minnesota, looking listless Saturday night in a 5-1 loss to Freddy Garcia and the Chicago White Sox.
Under pressure: AL Central-leading Tigers beaten by Chisox 8-0, Detroit's 4th loss in 6 gamesOctober 2nd, 2009 AL Central-leading Tigers lose 8-0 to White SoxDETROIT — Jake Peavy delivered the kind of performance the Detroit Tigers desperately need. Peavy delayed Detroit's chance to move closer to the AL Central title, pitching the Chicago White Sox past the slumping Tigers 8-0 Friday night.
Bonine, Ordonez help Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 7-2, move closer to AL Central titleSeptember 30th, 2009 Tigers beat Twins; move closer to AL Central titleDETROIT — Magglio Ordonez hit a three-run double and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Wednesday night to move closer to the AL Central title. Eddie Bonine pitched five effective innings after getting off to a rough start for Detroit, which increased its lead to three games over the Twins.
Polanco's 3 RBIs lead Tigers past Twins 6-2 to increase AL Central lead to 3 gamesSeptember 20th, 2009 Tigers beat Twins, increase lead to 3 gamesMINNEAPOLIS — Placido Polanco drove in three runs, Detroit's bullpen pitched four shutout innings and the Tigers avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday to increase their AL Central lead to three games. Ryan Raburn homered for slumping Detroit, which won for the second time in six games and fourth in 13.
3 3-run homers lead Royals to 11-1 victory over division-leading TigersSeptember 15th, 2009 Royals rout division-leading Tigers 11-1DETROIT — Alberto Callaspo, David DeJesus and Miguel Olivo all hit three-run homers and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Tuesday night. The last-place Royals have beaten the AL Central-leading Tigers five straight times, four in the last eight days.
Polanco's 10th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Detroit Tigers to 4-3 victory over Cleveland IndiansSeptember 3rd, 2009 Polanco leads Tigers past IndiansDETROIT — Placido Polanco hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. The Tigers completed a three-game sweep and increased their lead in the AL Central to five games over the idle Twins.
Polanco's 3-run homer with 2 outs in the 8th lifts Tigers to 4-3 win over RaysAugust 30th, 2009 Polanco's 3-run HR in 8th lifts Tigers over RaysDETROIT — Placido Polanco hit a three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Third baseman Brandon Inge sealed the victory, leaping to snag B.J.
Jackson takes shutout into ninth, Ordonez homers in helping Tigers beat Orioles 4-2August 6th, 2009 Jackson, Ordonez help Tigers beat Orioles 4-2DETROIT — Edwin Jackson took a shutout into the ninth inning, Magglio Ordonez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Wednesday night. Jackson (8-5) allowed two runs on three hits, walking two and striking out eight.
Tigers 9, Mariners 7July 22nd, 2009 Tigers 9, Mariners 7DP_Seattle 1. LOB_Seattle 8, Detroit 7.
Ordonez grand slam keys five-run first, Tigers hold on to beat Seattle 9-7July 22nd, 2009 Ordonez grand slam helps Tigers beat SeattleDETROIT — Magglio Ordonez hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 9-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Detroit scored just five runs while being swept in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium last weekend, but matched that total before making their first out against Seattle.
French beats Greinke as Tigers win 3-1July 9th, 2009 French beats Greinke as Tigers win 3-1DETROIT — Rookie Lucas French outdueled Zack Greinke and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday night. French (1-0) beat Greinke in just his second career start, holding the Royals to one run and six hits in 6 1-3 innings.
Raburn _ hitting in Ordonez's spot _ hits two-run homer in ninth to give Tigers 5-4 winJune 24th, 2009 Raburn's HR in ninth gives Tigs 5-4 win vs. CubsDETROIT — Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a seesaw, 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
Tigers 9, Brewers 5June 21st, 2009 Tigers 9, Brewers 5DP_Milwaukee 2, Detroit 1. LOB_Milwaukee 11, Detroit 7.
Edwin Jackson throws second complete game as Detroit Tigers beat Los Angeles Angels 2-1June 7th, 2009 Jackson leads Tigers to 2-1 victory over AngelsDETROIT — Edwin Jackson threw a four-hitter for his second career complete game and the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid. Jackson (6-3) improved to 5-1 with a 0.76 ERA in his last six starts.
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