By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com
Tigers 6, Astros 5 (11 innings) – The Tigers defeated Houston in extra innings to win their second straight game.
James McCann led off the 11th inning with the game-winning walk-off home run for Detroit.
Nick Castellanos hit a deep home run over the visiting bullpen to open the scoring in the fourth inning.
David Price pitched a no decision, giving up two earned runs on five hits, while striking out 12 batters.
Alex Wilson pitched his first victory of the season, allowing one hit in two innings.
Detroit will look to keep the winning streak going tomorrow night against the Houston Astros.
Record: 25-17
2nd Place in AL Central Division (2 games behind Kansas City)
2.5 games ahead of NY Yankees for last playoff spot.
Magic # to clinch their 5th straight AL Central Division title: 124
Magic # to clinch their 5th straight playoff berth: 119
Next Game: 05/22/2015 vs Houston Astros 7:08 p.m. @ Comerica Park
Hitting Stats: Nick Castellanos HR (4) 2 RBI (19), James McCann HR (2) RBI (8), Rajai Davis 2B (5) RBI (8) SB (10), Miguel Cabrera RBI (31), Yoenis Cespedes 2B (15) SB (3), Ian Kinsler RBI (21).
Pitching Stats: Alex Wilson W (1-0) 2 IP 1 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 2 K, David Price 6.2 IP 5 H 3 R 2 ER 1 BB 12 K.
