Beginning batters pave way for Tigers

 
The first four batters in the Tigers lineup combined to go 7-for-13 and drove in five runs before their departures, as the Tigers tied the Braves on Thursday, 6-6. Jeremy Bonderman had a rough outing, allowing eight baserunners and four runs in four frames. [link]

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