The Tigers are riding high after a big win on a rain-soaked Friday night at the ballpark. After a back-and-forth start against the Reds in the first game of the weekend set, a big sixth inning gave the home die an advantage. Detroit put up four runs in the frame, adding four more over the next two innings, to pull away and win 11-5.

Ten of the 11 Cincinnati Reds who batted reached base against Jack Flaherty and the Tigers bullpen in 11-1 win.

Last year, the Tigers entered the trade deadline as clear sellers. They were a young organization still trying to accumulate talent. They seemed to be out of contention and were aiming toward the future.