DETROIT -- Nick Castellanos' first Major League grand slam fueled an eight-run third inning. The Tigers spent the next six innings trying to hold down the Mariners' offense, withstanding a pair of Nelson Cruz home runs for a 9-4 Detroit win Wednesday night at Comerica Park.
The victory moved the Tigers back to .500 at 47-47 as team officials and ownership weigh whether to buy or sell at next week's non-waiver Trade Deadline. The Tigers hadn't scored more than six runs in an inning all season, but after missing out on scoring chances in the first two innings, they pounced all over Seattle starter Mike Montgomery (4-4) in the third, helped by three walks and a Kyle Seager throwing error.