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Grimm hopes to turn things around versus Tigers

Justin Grimm takes the hill on Saturday as the Texas Rangers try to bounce back against the Detroit Tigers in Arlington in the third test of a four-game series.In Friday's opener, Rick Porcello gave up one run on five hits while striking out six to help the Tigers snapped a two-game skid in a 2-1 victory. Alex Avila and Miguel Cabrera each knocked in a run for Detroit in the win.Cabrera is now batting an MLB-leading .376 after going 3-for-4 with an RBI and a walk in the second game of the series. The reigning league MVP is already building a strong resume to be considered for the award again as he has tallied eight homers and 42 RBI. Cabrera is a big part of why Detroit leads the MLB in runs (212), batting average (.280) and on base percentage (.348).Andy Dirks also helped the Tigers avenge their 10-4 loss on Thursday by going 2-for-5 from the leadoff spot. The Rangers went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight.Anibal Sanchez returns to the mound after snapping a ...

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