(Photo: Alex Gallardo, Associated Press)
Anaheim, Calif. — The Tigers still have not won consecutive games since May 28-29.
The Los Angeles Angels, behind a strong start by rookie right-hander Griffin Canning, beat them 6-1 on Tuesday night. Canning, who also beat the Tigers at Comerica Park in May, limited them to four hits over six scoreless innings.
The Tigers contributed to their own demise with some shoddy defensive work that led to a pair of unearned runs.
Drew VerHagen, in his second start since having his contract purchased from Triple-A Toledo, gave up 10 hits and four runs over 4 2/3 innings, but he pitched better than the stat line would indicate.