The Tigers completed a short, quick, and ultimately, somewhat successful Thursday in St. Louis.
Jordan Zimmermann pitched well in his season debut, then red-hot Jeimer Candelario sparked seventh-inning rally with a two-run single, and Jorge Bonifacio added a two-run home run, as the Tigers rallied for a stunning 6-3 victory.
The Tigers dropped the opener of the make-up doubleheader – both games are seven innings this season – Thursday, 12-2.
This was the third win the last 10 games for the Tigers (20-23), who badly needed a victory after two consecutive lopsided losses.
Candelario continued his torrid hitting with his seventh home run, a solo shot, cutting the Cardinals’ lead to 3-1 in the sixth inning.