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Greene Has 3 Hits and Dingler Hits Slump-Breaking Homer in Tigers’ 6-2 Win over Rockies
Riley Greene had three hits and Dillon Dingler ended a homer drought as Detroit scored four runs in the sixth, officials said.
On Friday, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-2 at Comerica Park, powered by home runs from catcher Dillon Dingler and center fielder Max Clark.
Starter Framber Valdez earned his 10th win of the season, allowing one unearned run over six innings while notching his 16th quality start to anchor Detroit's pitching performance.
Left fielder Riley Greene sparked the offense with a stand-up triple in the sixth inning and an RBI double in the eighth, while Clark scored after being hit by a pitch and stealing second.
The victory moves the Tigers to a 68-79 record, keeping their slim postseason hopes alive as closer Kenley Jansen secured his 19th save of the season.
Detroit continues its weekend series against the Rockies on Saturday at Comerica Park, where the Tigers plan a bullpen game against right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon.