The Detroit Tigers absolutely firebombed the Cincinnati Reds in their own ballpark on Friday night. They bludgeoned five home runs, racked up 18 hits and three walks, and cruised to a rather convincing 15-5 victory over a Reds’ club that entered the night clinging to the final National League wild card spot.
The game began with 1-2-3 frames from both starters in the first, but the Tigers quickly got the offense working in the top of the second inning. Miguel Cabrera walked on four straight pitches to lead things off, and Jeimer Candelario reached on a throwing error.