Robertson stifles Dodgers as Tigs win 6th straight

 
Nate Robertson pitched six shutout innings, Marcus Thames and Brandon Inge hit back-to-back homers and the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 Sunday for their sixth straight win. [link]

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