Detroit homers four times in 7-4 triumph
DETROIT (AP) -- Johnny Damon's three-run shot in the fifth inning was Detroit's fourth home run against Nick Blackburn, and the surging Tigers went on to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 Saturday.
Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the first, rookie Alex Avila and Magglio Ordonez followed with solo shots in each of the next two innings and Damon's drive gave the Tigers a four-run lead.
AL Central-leading Detroit has won five straight overall and 17 of 19 at home. The third-place Twins have lost four in a row and seven of nine.
Jeremy Bonderman (5-6) gave up three runs in six innings for the win. Jose Valverde pitched a perfect ninth for his 19th save.
Blackburn (7-7) allowed seven runs and seven hits over four innings and matched a career high by giving up four homers.
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