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Live blog: Cabrera homers to extend Tigers' lead in 5th

Bottom 5th: Tigers 4, Astros 2

In need of a hit to bust out of a month-long slump, Miguel Cabrera delivered with a solo home run which was just his third extra base hit in July.

Mikie Mahtook followed that up with a groundout to the pitcher, though. Victor Martinez popped out to third and James McCann grounded out to end the inning.

Top 5th: Tigers 3, Astros 2

Jordan Zimmermann got just what he needed in the fifth: a quick 1-2-3 inning.

Norichika Aoki lined out to a waiting Miguel Cabrera, Derek Fisher struck out swinging on three pitches and Jose Altuve lined out to center field to end the fifth quickly.