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Tigers’ offense erupts with four home runs in 11-6 victory over the Cardinals

DETROIT — Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The game was called after 8 1/3 innings following a 40-minute rain delay. Gleyber Torres added a solo shot for the Tigers, who had only two home runs in their first seven games. The game was delayed with one out in the ninth because of inclement weather. The field was deemed unplayable after the delay. Detroit starter Jack Flaherty was charged with five ...

Pistons beat 76ers 116-93 and clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 19 points, and Daniss Jenkins added 16 points and 14 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93 Saturday night to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The last time the Pistons (56-21) were the top seed in the East was in 2006-07. They have already clinched the Central Division title for the first time since 2007-08. Jalen Duren added 16 points and seven rebounds, and Ausar Thompson had 14 points for the Pistons, who have won 12 of their last 15 games. Both Duren (illness) and Harris (left knee ...

Duren leads Pistons past Timberwolves 113-108 in game without superstars

DETROIT — Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar. Minnesota ruled out All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, listing his right knee injury ...