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Detroit Tigers' record-tying ineptitude at the plate 'not acceptable'

SportsPulse: Ted Berg on Mike Trout's magnificence, a big surprise in the AL standings and a home run record in jeopardy of being broken. USA TODAY Sports

CHICAGO — They eventually appeared from their hiding spots inside the visitors clubhouse at Guaranteed Rate Field, some in the cafeteria, others in the video room, a few taking the longest showers possible, fully aware of the line of questioning to follow.

One Detroit Tigers’ position player raved about the opposing pitcher’s stuff. Another said that pitcher’s good day coincided with their bad day. But their manager, Ron Gardenhire, said what needed to be said.