By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com
Cubs 12, Tigers 3 – The Tigers had their three-game win streak snapped on Wednesday night, splitting a two-game series with the Chicago Cubs.
Detroit starting pitcher Shane Greene took the loss, allowing five runs on seven hits in three innings.
Yoenis Cespedes accounted for the Tigers only runs on the night, hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning.
The Tigers will have an off-day on Thursday before starting a three-game weekend series with the Cleveland Indians starting Friday night in Detroit.
Record: 31-29
3rd Place in AL Central (4.5 games behind Kansas City)
1 game behind Tampa Bay and Texas for last playoff spot.
Magic # to clinch their 5th straight AL Central Division title: 109
Magic # to clinch their 5th straight playoff berth: 105
Next Game: 06/12/2015 vs Cleveland Indians 7:08 p.m. @ Comerica Park.
Hitting Stats: Yoenis Cespedes HR (9) 3 RBI (33), Tyler Collins 3B (2).
Pitching Stats: Shane Greene L (4-6) 3 IP 7 H 5 R 5 ER 1 BB 3 K.