Tigers 6, Indians 4
By LARRY LAGE/AP Sports Writer
DETROIT (AP) - Prince Fielder hit a bases-clearing double in the second inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Saturday.
The AL Central-leading Tigers have won the first two games of the series to build a season-high 4{-game lead over the Indians.
Rick Porcello (3-3) gave up two runs - one earned - and three hits while striking out seven over six innings.
Ryan Raburn hit a two-run homer off reliever Luke Putkonen to pull the Indians within two runs in the seventh inning and they had a shot to at least get even in the ninth.
After Phil Coke pitched 1 1-3 innings of scoreless relief, Jose Valverde pitched a shaky ninth for his eighth save in 10 opportunities.
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