Detroit started down 7-0 after three innings. They worked their way back slowly, scoring in the fourth, sixth, seventh and eighth. In the ninth, Frankie Rodriguez gives up a double to Sheffield and a homer to Ordonez to put the Tigers on top 8-7. Great work out of Rodney today, pitching two perfect innings in relief, striking out three. Combined with Bonderman settling down to give up one hit over his last three innings of work, the Angels bats have been nearly silent for five straight innings. We'll see if that remains true as they go to the bottom of the ninth.

Magglio is three for three with two walks on the day, raising his OBA to .395.

Update: Vlad doubles with one out in the bottom of the ninth to put the tying run in scoring position.

Update: Guerrero advances to third on a deep fly ball then scores when a pitch gets by I-Rod, although it bounced first so it probably goes as a wild pitch. The game is tied at eight, and the teams will play extra frames.

Update: The Angels win in the bottom of the tenth as Reggie Willits scores from third on a ground ball. Morales reached on an infield single and ended up at second on a Todd Jones error. After an intentional walk, a sacrifice moved him to third, setting up the score. Both closers blow saves in the game, but the offense redeems K-Rod.