Tigers 6, Giants 3
DETROIT (WWJ) - The Detroit Tigers take the final game in the series against San Francisco beating the Giants 6-3 on Sunday afternoon.
As heard on 97.1 The Ticket - the Tigers get a come from behind 6-3 win after dropping the first two games against San Francisco.
Rick Porcello (7-6) gave up three runs and five hits over seven innings in a much-needed performance for Detroit's suddenly shaky rotation.
He was effectively wild, becoming the fifth pitcher since 1919 to have three wild pitches and hit three batters in a game.
Magglio Ordonez hit a go-ahead, two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning to lead the Tigers to the win Sunday.
Joaquin Benoit pitched the eighth, getting a lead-saving catch from left fielder Ryan Raburn. All-Star Jose Valverde closed the game for his 20th save in as many chances.
Jeremy Affeldt (1-2) took the loss after third baseman Miguel Tejada's throwing error extended the seventh inning. Ordonez took advantage with a single off Santiago Casilla that put Detroit ahead 4-3.
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