DETROIT -- The great Earl Weaver is credited with the saying, "Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher," and that axiom played out Saturday at Comerica Park.
The Rangers' 10-game winning streak came crashing to the ground, as starter A.J. Griffin was roughed up to the tune of nine runs and four homers in 3 1/3 innings, and Texas fell to Detroit 9-3.
Texas not only saw the majors' longest winning streak this season come to an end but also witnessed a seven-game winning streak in Detroit stopped, and an eight-game streak with five or more runs scored get smothered.