Sardinha's 1st hit gives Tigers win over Rockies

 
Dane Sardinha hit a two-run triple for his first major league hit to rally the Tigers to a 4-3 win over the woeful Colorado Rockies on Sunday, giving Detroit a three-game sweep. [link]

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