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Lobstein attempts to pad Tigers' AL Central lead

Sep 13, 2014 - 1:06 PM (SportsNetwork.com) - Detroit's Kyle Lobstein tries to build off his first big league win on Saturday when the Tigers continue a three-game series with the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park.

Lobstein beat the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, limiting them to a run and four hits in 5 2/3 innings to improve to 1-0, while lowering his ERA to 2.78. He had given up two runs and struck out 10 in a no-decision versus the Indians in his previous start.

"He's not reinventing the wheel," manager Brad Ausmus said. "He's executing his pitches more than anything else."

Cleveland, meanwhile, will turn to righty Danny Salazar, who had his stretch of 21 consecutive scoreless innings come to a screeching halt in a six-run fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Salazar absorbed the loss in that one and fell to 6-7 to go along with a 4.19 ERA.

"We're going to have days like this," Salazar said.

Salazar struck out nine Tigers in a shutout two starts ago and is 1-1 in four starts against them with a 2.96 ERA.

Detroit regained sole possession of first place in the American League Central on Friday, as J.D. Martinez homered and drove in four runs, and David Price pitched into the eighth inning to carry the Tigers to a 7-2 victory.

The Tigers moved a half-game ahead of the Royals, who lost at home to the Red Sox Friday night.

Price (14-11) allowed eight hits, including a homer to Ryan Raburn, and struck out seven over 7 2/3 innings. Price beat the Indians for the second time in his last three starts.

"I got ahead for the most part," Price said. "We did well getting that leadoff guy out."

Victor Martinez and Ian Kinsler each had a pair of hits and an RBI for the Tigers, winners in four of their last five games.

Carlos Carrasco (7-5) surrendered seven hits and four runs over 6 1/3 innings for the Indians, who kicked off a 10-game road trip. Carrasco had won his previous four decisions and absorbed his first loss since July 25.

"Tonight against their lineup, when you make a mistake they can make you pay for it," Indians manager Terry Francona said.

Detroit has won nine of its 17 matchups with the Indians this season.






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