Jonathan Schoop continues to deliver for the Detroit Tigers.
He launched his 14th home run of the season, a three-run blast to left field, to cap a six-run fourth inning. The veteran infielder used his bat to help the Tigers chase St. Louis Cardinals starter Johan Oviedo and open the homestand with a victory.
The Tigers (31-42) maintained the momentum from Schoop's home run, leading to a 8-2 win Tuesday at Comerica Park.
The second of two games with St. Louis begins at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, before the Houston Astros travel to Detroit for a four-game slate from Thursday through Sunday.