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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, with catcher Dillon Dingler and center fielder Max Clark each hitting home runs.
Starter Framber Valdez earned his 10th win of the season, allowing one unearned run over six innings while notching his 16th quality start of the year.
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 stealing second base.
This victory moves the Tigers to 68-79 on the season, keeping their slim postseason hopes alive as closer Kenley Jansen secured his 19th save.
Detroit plans a bullpen game on Saturday at Comerica Park against right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon to continue the weekend series with the Rockies.