By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer
DETROIT (AP) — The Tigers won their first game following manager Ron Gardenhire’s retirement, 5-2 over the Indians.
Gardenhire abruptly stepped down before the game, saying it had been a stressful season for him and that he needed to focus on his health.
What looked like another quiet night for Detroit’s bats suddenly changed in the eighth, when the Tigers broke through.
Eric Haase and Daz Cameron hit RBI singles during a four-run eighth inning for Detroit.
Jose Ramirez hit a two-run double in the third for Cleveland’s only scoring, but he lined into a double play with men on first and third in the eighth.