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Rogers big night helps Tigers blast Cardinals, 8-2

Jake Rogers, Willi Castro Mariners Tigers Baseball
Posted at 5:19 AM, Jun 23, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-23 05:19:45-04

DETROIT — Jonathan Schoop and Jake Rogers each drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2.

Schoop homered and Rogers hit a two-run double in Detroit's six-run fourth inning.

Tigers starter Tarik Skubal gave up two runs on four hits and four walks in 4 2/3 innings.

Kyle Funkhouser (1-0) was credited with the victory for 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.

Johan Oviedo (0-3) took the loss, allowing six runs, two earned, on six hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings.