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2012 Detroit Tigers Spring Training (Game 17)

Posted on April 22, 2012 at 01:20 PM.

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Game 17 @ WSH

The Tigers opened up the scoring when Prince Fielder drove in Miguel Cabrera with a double. Ian Desmond responded with a leadoff HR for the Nationals.

Both Doug Fister and Stephen Strasburg cruised through the next few innings. Craig Stammen came in for Strasburg in the 5th.

After an Austin Jackson single and steal of second base, Miguel Cabrera put the Tigers up again with a 2 run shot to center.

A Miguel Cabrera error put the Tigers in a jam in the 7th. Doug Fister gave way to situational lefty Randy Choate, who struck out pinch-hitter Xavier Paul with runners in scoring position. Octavio Dotel erased the great day for Doug Fister by allowing the tying runs to score.

The Tigers found offense in the 10th. Pinch hitters Placido Polanco and Geovany Soto had singles, then pinch-hitting Victor Martinez hit a double, driving in the run to take the lead. Austin Jackson gave the Tigers insurance with a 2 run double. Michael Morse drove in Jackson. Morse scored on a Nelson Cruz sac fly.

Joaquin Benoit closed out the game, as the Tigers extra-inning offense was all they needed.

After the game, Octavio Dotel was traded (along with a prospect) to the Angels for Scott Downs. As a result, Nate Robertson was sent to AAA, as the acquisition of Downs eliminated his chance of making the 25 man roster.