PITTSBURGH, PA (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Tigers beat the Pirates 5-1 last night to avoid being swept by Pittsburgh.
Miguel Cabrera went four-for-four at the plate with three RBI.
Starter Matt Manning did not return to the mound for the fourth inning after taking a line drive off his knee at the end of the third. The team said Manning suffered a left knee contusion.
Detroit returns home to host the Tampa Bay Rays tomorrow night.