John Niyo and Lynn Henning talk about the MLB Draft, Casey Mize, Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez, Nick Castellanos, Joe Jimenez and the wayward Canada goose. Detroit News
Detroit — Their lineup was like something the Red Cross submitted.
Pete Kozma at shortstop. A kid named Ronny Rodriguez at second base. Victor Reyes, a Rule 5 outfielder who a year ago was playing Single-A ball, was in left.
Another refugee from Triple-A Toledo named Ryan Carpenter was their starter.
And, of course, the Tigers turned their Mud Hens-heavy lineup into a one-sided 6-2 victory Thursday over the Angels at Comerica Park, which, for those doing their May math, made it six victories in their last eight games for manager Ron Gardenhire's team.