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Nice catch, Jacob! (VIDEO)

DETROIT (AP) — While the Detroit Tigers are happy to see their offense continue to shine against the Chicago White Sox, they know the most important part of Saturday’s 10-1 victory was Jordan Zimmerman’s slider.

Zimmerman came into the game with a 6.47 ERA and had allowed at least four runs in five straight starts. He has struggled all season with his slider, which has always been his best pitch.

“I finally got it back today,” he said. “It was a pitch I had last April, but when I got hurt, I developed a different grip.