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K-Rod's slump may force Tigers' hand

OAKLAND -- It didn't take long for Tigers manager Brad Ausmus to change his tune.

Following Saturday's one-run loss to the A's, Ausmus voiced his support for keeping Francisco Rodriguez as the team's closer. After seeing K-Rod give up three runs in the ninth inning of Sunday's 8-6 loss to the A's -- including a walk-off, two-run home run from Ryon Healy -- Ausmus said the team will discuss the closer situation going forward.

"We're really going to have to talk about it before we make any decisions," Ausmus said. "We're going to have to have a discussion.