Minneapolis — If Ronny Rodriguez’s playing time with the Tigers is running short — and it very well could be once rosters expand in September — he’s not going out quietly.
Rodriguez’s first career grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning Friday that sent the Tigers to a 9-6 win over the Central Division-leading Minnesota Twins.
The slam was one of three hits on the night for Rodriguez. Since being recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Aug. 11, he is hitting .322 (10 for 31) with three home runs. He’s hit 21 home runs this season — 11 at Toledo and 10 with the Tigers.