Tigers rally in 9th to trip Cardinals 5-4

Riley Greene homered and hit the winning RBI double in the ninth inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Zack McKinstry singled off Kyle Leahy (1-1) to lead off the ninth and scored on Greene’s double to the right-field gap.

Tigers starter Tarik Skubal allowed three runs on five hits and a walk and struck out eight in 5 2/3 innings.

Nolan Arenado homered, and Erick Fedde allowed four runs on five hits, struck out two batters, and walked none in five innings for the Cardinals.

Victor Scott II doubled off Tyler Holton to lead off the the seventh and scored on Masyn Winn’s sacrifice fly to tie the game at 4-4.

Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said LHP Sean Guenther (0-0, 2.25 ERA) will start a bullpen game against St. Louis RHP Andre Pallante (4-2, 4.11) in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday.



Victor Scott II races for second base. (AP Photo Jeff Roberson)