Tigers rout Indians

By Larry Lage, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tigers manager Jim Leyland watches from the dugout during the Tigers' baseball game against the Indians. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Duane Burleson DETROIT - Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs, Marcus Thames had one and Justin Verlander was dominant after a shaky start, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 9-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. The surging Tigers (45-44) lead the majors with 21 wins since June 7. The defending AL Central-champion Indians (37-52) have dropped nine straight and the latest setback was the first of the post-CC Sabathia era. Sabathia, who officially was sent to Milwaukee on Monday for three prospects and a player to be named, rejected Cleveland's US$72 million, four-year extension offer during spring training and announced he wouldn't negotiate until after the... [read full story]