Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players Friday — including forward Daryl Watts, landing the league's first four-year contract.

Meantime, Charge captain Brianne Jenner is leaving Ottawa after three seasons by signing a three-year standard agreement with the new team in Hamilton, Ontario. The 35-year-old Jenner's departure was anticipated as the four-time Canadian Olympian moves closer to her hometown of Oakville. Hamilton also signed New York goalie Kayle Osborne to a three-year standard agreement.

The moves came on the first day of the league's three-day expansion signing process, in which each of the four new teams can sign five players.

With San Jose signing Seattle goalie Corinne Schroeder to a two-year standard agreement, Las Vegas remains the only expansion team to have yet to add a player.

Watts' addition in Detroit was particularly notable in landing what's called an Expansion Foundational Offer, guaranteeing her an annual salary of no less than $100,000. Under league rules, Watts chose the maximum term of four years, which the PWHL introduced as part of this year's expansion process.

Watts enjoys a raise over her $59,000 salary in Toronto last year. Scepters' general manager, Gina Kingsbury, on Thursday said she was closing in on a re-signing of Watts before the player broke off negotiations.

The 27-year-old is from Toronto and led the Scepters with 10 goals and 19 points last season. Overall, Watts ranks second on the league list with 32 career goals. She made her Olympic debut by winning a silver medal representing Canada at the Milan Cortina Games in February.

Detroit also signed defender Cayla Barnes to a three-year standard agreement and forward Hannah Bilka to a two-year standard agreement. The two were teammates in Seattle, and both won Olympic gold representing the U.S. in February, with Bilka tying the tournament lead with four goals.

Seattle has now lost the maximum three players during the current expansion phase.

Detroit also signed Minnesota forward Britta Curl-Salemme to a three-year standard agreement. The 26-year-old U.S. Olympian finished third in the league last season with 29 points, including a single-season record of 18 assists.

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law is out for the season with a torn knee ligament.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday before an offseason workout that Law was injured earlier in the week.

Detroit drafted Law in the fifth round out of Kentucky, hoping he would add depth on special teams and at receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa.

Law, who returned kickoffs and punts in college, had 53 catches for 540 yards with three touchdowns for the Wildcats last year. He played the previous three seasons at Alabama sparingly.

Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.

Kaplan, who cited sources speaking to the sports media conglomerate, said issues between Larkin, 29, and management in the organization "have been brewing for a while and came to a boil" when the Red Wings missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season this spring. 

Larkin, who was born in Waterford, Michigan, and played hockey for the University of Michigan, was drafted 15th overall by the Red Wings and has played all 11 of his seasons in the league with Detroit. This past season, he tallied 34 goals and 33 assists in 74 games. 

After the April game that eliminated Detroit from playoff contention, fans at Little Caesars Arena booed the team. 

"To hear that is very difficult," Dylan Larkin, Red Wings captain, said after the April 11 loss to the New Jersey Devils. "We're down. I'm as down as I could be right now."  

In February, Larkin helped Team USA to its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980. He played in six games, scoring two goals and recording an assist.

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In today's world of specialization and name, image and likeness, the pressure on high school athletes has never been greater. Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, took notice and decided to examine the effects of that pressure on the athletes' mental health.

"People think, and especially a lot of young athletes think, that if you don't make it to D-I, Division I NCAA collegiate athletics, then you're a bust," said Thompson. "Everything you've been doing your whole life is for nothing."

Thompson created a public service announcement titled "D1 or Bust."

"This D-I chase, this chase to just be a good athlete, it's very tiring and there's a lot of unseen effects," said Thompson. "I even have some teammates and friends who are afraid to post their offers just because it's not D-I."

Thompson's PSA earned "Best in Show" at the 58th DAFT Michigan Student Film Festival. He also won a Society of Professional Journalists Excellence Award in the Sports Reporting category.

"It feels really good to get the recognition and have people see and appreciate my work, but it also feels really good to have all these athletes be heard, all these athletes be felt," said Thompson.

"It doesn't really happen," said Stephanie Doppke, Walled Lake Western's media production teacher. "Usually, they'll start as a freshman, and they'll learn and they'll grow, but I feel like Robert came in already having that drive. He's already had the itch and some people; they've got that spark."

Thompson maintains a 4.1 GPA and is a three-sport athlete in high school, playing football, wrestling and track and field. He's also the vice president of his school's multimedia club.

"My teammates talk to me about this stuff at practice now, even when I'm working, per se, I'm not even really working," said Thompson. "I'm just at practice, having a chat with my teammates."

Thompson's goal of shining a light on the underexplored struggles of student athletes has even expanded to NIL.

"That ties into mental health also because these athletes are being bought," said Thompson. "It's not even like they're being recruited anymore."

"He really does care about, not only getting where he wants to go, but he cares about helping others shine, which is what news is supposed to be about," added Doppke.

Thompson received his first college football offer from a Division II school last week. He's hoping to play football in college, while also pursuing a degree in journalism.

Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday.

Detroit scored 25 runs on 19 extra base hits in the three games at Tropicana Field. The road sweep for Detroit is the first since last July at Cleveland.

Tampa Bay has dropped eight of the past 10 games. The Rays' lead in the AL East dropped to 0.5 games heading into Wednesday night.

Melton, making his third start of the season after beginning the year on the 60-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation, held the Rays to four hits while striking out five in eight innings on 94 pitches. Melton retired the final 17 batters he faced. Drew Anderson retired the side in the ninth.

Dingler drove in Gleyber Torres with a base hit in the first inning and delivered a three-run home run in the fourth that put Detroit up 6-2. Dingler finished the series with three homers and nine RBIs.

Jake Rogers also homered for Detroit, delivering his first of the season with a solo shot in the second inning.

Rays starter Nick Martinez was chased after four innings, ending his streak of 11 consecutive starts to begin the season without allowing more than two runs. Martinez allowed six runs on nine hits — including two home runs — marking the first time he has allowed at least three runs since Aug. 26, 2025, when he allowed four runs in a 6-3 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Yandy Diaz had an RBI single in the first and Cedric Mullins delivered a solo home run in the second.

Tigers: Open a six-game homestand on Friday with LHP Framber Valdez (2-4, 4.39 ERA) on the mound against Seattle.

Rays: Begin three-game road trip at Miami on Friday with RHP Drew Rasmussen (4-2, 3.36 ERA) scheduled against Marlins RHP Tyler Phillips (0-1, 1.63 ERA).

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Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 on Tuesday night.

Jack Flaherty (1-7) struck out six in five-plus innings for his first win since last September. Matt Vierling tripled, doubled and drove in two runs.

The Tigers, who hit five homers Monday to open the three-game set with a 10-9 victory, had lost eight consecutive series — their longest such streak since dropping nine straight in 2019. Detroit has won back-to-back games for the first time since May 2 and 3.

Detroit also won its first road series since taking two of three games at San Diego to begin the season. The team had gone nine road series in a row without winning one (0-8-1).

Spencer Torkleson hit a leadoff double in the second and Pérez followed with a 404-foot shot over the left-field wall to make it 4-0. Greene's leadoff homer in the seventh made it 8-0.

Flaherty gave up five hits and walked two after losing his previous five starts and six of the past seven. He was 0-9 in 14 regular-season outings since throwing five shutout innings to win for Detroit at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 10, 2025.

Enmanuel De Jesus struck out four in four perfect innings for his first major league save. The left-hander faced 11 batters and got 12 outs, including a double play after replacing Flaherty in the sixth.

Steven Matz (4-3) allowed five runs and six hits in 1 2/3 innings for Tampa Bay. The 35-year-old lefty became the fifth pitcher age 35 or older to appear for the Rays this season, tying the club record (2009).

Richie Palacios went 2 for 4 with a double and Ryan Vilade also doubled for Tampa Bay.

Tigers RHP Troy Melton (1-0, 1.42 ERA) starts Wednesday against RHP Nick Martinez (5-1, 1.62) in the series finale.

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Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.

Detroit lost for the 21st time in 25 games despite a terrific start by Keider Montero, who allowed just two hits in six shutout innings.

Montgomery hit his 15th homer, a drive to right field off reliever Drew Anderson (2-3) to tie it. Chicago followed with three straight singles to take the lead and then held on for a series sweep.

Spencer Torkelson doubled home a run in the first and finished with two hits for Detroit. Kevin McGonigle singled, walked twice and scored.

Montero walked none and struck out four in matching his longest outing this season. The right-hander permitted only an infield single to Rikuu Nishida and Peters' double.

Chicago starter Sean Burke yielded one run and three hits while striking out six and walking two in 5 1/3 innings.

Brandon Eisert (1-0) got the final out in the seventh. Tyler Davis recorded two outs for his first career save after third baseman Miguel Vargas made a diving catch of Riley Greene's foul popup over the tarp for the first out in the ninth.

Chicago first baseman Jacob Gonzalez made his major league debut and singled in the seventh. He was called up from Triple-A on Saturday after the White Sox placed slugger Munetaka Murakami on the injured list with a right hamstring strain.

Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander, the oldest player in the majors at 43, will make a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo at Iowa on Tuesday.

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Tigers: Had not announced a starter to face Rays RHP Griffin Jax (1-3, 3.60 ERA) on Monday at Tampa Bay.

White Sox: RHP David Sandlin (1-0, 1.50 ERA) faces Twins RHP Joe Ryan (3-3, 2.94) in Minnesota on Monday. Sandlin allowed one hit over six innings in his debut last Wednesday.

Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.  

Kyle Kirkwood, who won the NTT IndyCar Series race in 2025, finished second and was followed by Graham Rahal. Honda manufactured all three podium finishers' vehicles.

"It was tough, it was very tough. A lot of work on the cockpit, outside with the team on the pit stops and the strategy," Palou said after the race.

Sunday's race marks the fourth win of the season, 23rd career IndyCar win and second Detroit Grand Prix victory (2023) for Palou, who leads the championship points standings.

"It was nip and tuck with Palou and I," Kirkwood said. "It might have been closer than TV showed because I had the tire advantage for restarts, but he had the tire advantage for long stints. With all those restarts, we had a couple good opportunities to pass him."

Rahal's last win came in 2017 at the Detroit Grand Prix when it was on Belle Isle.

"It's just a beautiful American city. It's making a good comeback. Beautiful downtown, vibrant. It's starting to look good. Waterfront is amazing and we love coming here.

Will Power did not finish the race after starting in second. He completed 79 laps before dropping out. Palou dropped out of last year's contest after 72 laps due to contact.

Earlier on Sunday, Enzo Fittipaldi beat out 23 other racers to win the INDY NXT race.

Organizers estimated 150,000 would visit the downtown area throughout the weekend and projected more than $150 million in visitor spending.

Racing is truly one of America's greatest traditions, and one of the cars in the Detroit Grand Prix takes that even further.

Homes For Our Troops is an organization that builds custom homes for severely injured post 9/11 veterans, and they have a car in the race.

The No. 14 car driven by AJ Foyt Racing's Santino Ferrucci doesn't just look like an American flag; it's racing for the veterans who fight for everything it represents.

"It's an incredible feeling just giving back to our vets. Making sure we improve their lives and we give them back a piece of their lives back after they sacrificed everything for our county," Ferrucci said.

Every time Ferrucci hits the track, he's racing for more than just a spot at the top of the podium.

"You really want to win for these guys. You really want to put the AJ Foyt Racing 14 Home For Our Troops car up on the top step," he said.

Striving to win for veterans like Mike Gower, a Michigan native, who nearly lost his legs in an IED explosion while serving in Iraq.

He's at the Detroit Grand Prix as one of Home For Our Troops' guests.

"To be honest, it's really hard to put into words because it's really that life-changing," Gower said.

He's one of the veterans Home For Our Troops supports by building him a home specially adapted to help him live his life after serving our country.

"I've been able to keep moving. When I'm at home, I don't hurt. It's just a night and day difference. I've been able to throw away pain medicines because now I'm not forced to take that to deal through pain. You get to finally be a dad," Gower said.

Home For Our Troops is now up to 435 homes built for veterans, and they're showing no signs of slowing down

"We are committed to grassroots fundraising so we can continue to spend 90 cents of every dollar on our program, getting men and women, severely injured veterans into these homes," said Home For Our Troops Deputy Director of Development Jaye Olmstead.

Home For Our Troops used to partner with Ferrucci just for the Indy 500, but now they're partners all season long, which means a little bit extra, since this season also falls on America's 250th birthday.

Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball.

On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.

Inside the Detroit Police Athletic League Recreation Center, young boys watch as their heroes compete in a basketball tournament.  

"They get to see that we partner with everyone and we're one community," George said.  

Forty years ago, Detroit police officers in all 12 precincts served as coaches and mentors in a basketball league for kids. Now, the program is back.

"The purpose of this league, truly, is to keep kids safe and away from violence," Sgt. Bryant George with the Detroit Police Department said.

During a time when teen takeovers have become trendy, guardians are looking for fun and safe outlets for their young ones.

"I was just telling them to go for it, you know, because a lot of Black kids out here, they need stuff like this to motivate them, to keep them off the streets, you know, and keep them focused," Rhonda Estrada, the grandmother of a tournament participant, said.

A team made up of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents battled Michigan State Police troopers during Saturday's tournament.

"The only time someone engages with law enforcement is when something unfortunate has happened," Brian McNeal, public information officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration, said. "But an event like this, where we can get together, shoot some hoops, and just talk, and talk about our careers, talk about what we do, and just talk about us and engage with the young people as the summer kicks off."

For a group of 13-year-old boys, the initiative is working.

"It helps me with my mental health, like when I'm sad or something," Ayden Mcleain-lott said.

"Sometimes I'd be scared to talk to police officers, but after this, like, not that scared to talk to them, and they're very kind," Javi Marchbanks said.

Organizers said there's proof that Hoopin' with the Cops is making an impact.

"They're having fun, and then just hearing those testimonials where, you know, parents are saying that the kids are seeing improving in their grades and their attitude and control of their anger, seeing the kids talk about de-escalating conflict, and so these programs, it does that," George said.

Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi each homered, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.

Montgomery and Benintendi doubled, and Quero added a hit and sac fly as the White Sox won their fourth straight and climbed to four games above .500 for the first time since Sept. 20, 2022.

Wenceel Pérez hit a solo shot for the Tigers, who lost for the 20th time in their last 24 games dating to May 4.

White Sox starter Anthony Kay yielded one run on six hits through five innings to earn the win. Relievers Grant Taylor, Seranthony Dominguez and Trevor Richards allowed one base runner over the final four innings.

Kay (5-1) went 4-0 in six starts in May, posting a 1.67 ERA in 32 1/3 innings. In this one, the left-hander went deep into counts, throwing 54 of 84 pitches for strikes, before Taylor relieved with two runners on in the sixth. Taylor retired the next three hitters to escape the jam, then struck out the side in the seventh.

Detroit's Framber Valdez (2-4) allowed four runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Murakami went on the injured list on Saturday with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks.

The White Sox took a 2-0 lead in the first after loading the bases with no outs. Chase Meidroth scored on Valdez's wild pitch and Miguel Vargas on Quero's sac fly.

The White Sox scored twice in the seventh, then put it away in the eighth as Montgomery hit a solo shot and Benintendi lined a two-run drive.

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Detroit RHP Keider Montero (2-3, 4.09 ERA) is scheduled to face Chicago RHP Sean Burke (2-3, 3.90) on Sunday.

Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

The White Sox tied the game in the ninth on Rikuu Nishida's bunt, and Vargas' 391-foot winner to left field an inning later scored automatic runner Drew Romo. It was his 13th home run of the year.

Vargas also drove in Chicago's first run of the game on a double in the third inning.

Down 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth, Nishida bunted and the Tigers went for the out at first base. Andrew Benintendi then took off from third base and scored on Detroit first baseman Spencer Torkelson's errant throw home.

Bryan Hudson (3-1) pitched the ninth inning and allowed a run while striking out a batter.

Dillon Dingler had a two-run homer in the top of the third for Detroit, and Zack Short capped the Tigers' scoring with a sacrifice fly to right field in the 10th that scored Matt Vierling for a 3-2 lead.

Drew Anderson (2-2) blew his second save of the year after allowing the game-ending homer. Troy Melton pitched seven innings in his start for Detroit and allowed one run on six hits.

The White Sox are one of two teams this season with three players with 12 or more home runs. The other is the Atlanta Braves, who currently boast the record in baseball at 39-19.

Chicago is a season-best three wins over .500 at 30-27, while Detroit fell to 0-5 in extra innings this year.

LHP Framber Valdez (2-3, 4.28 ERA) takes the mound for the Tigers, while LHP Anthony Kay (4-1, 3.96 ERA) gets the start for the White Sox in the second game of the series.

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Detroit's Grand Prix weekend is drawing an estimated 150,000 attendees to downtown, with organizers projecting more than $100 million in visitor spending — but some residents are questioning whether the road closures and congestion are worth it.

Visit Detroit spokesperson Brett McWethy said hotels are full and restaurants are packed, and he hopes out-of-town visitors will extend their stays to explore local attractions.

"The hotels are full, the restaurants are packed, hopefully there's some time for visitors that are from outside of Southeast Michigan to visit some of our attractions as well, and really making a weekend out of it," McWethy said.

McWethy acknowledged frustrations over traffic and road closures but said the economic impact and attention the event brings to Detroit justify the disruption.

"It's an event that has a lot of history and has taken place in the past and is very impactful in our destination," McWethy said.

Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric Larson echoed that view, saying the Grand Prix creates business opportunities and downtown activity that wouldn't otherwise exist.

"There is a lot of opportunity that is provided in the downtown that isn't, wouldn't ultimately be available if it weren't for events like this, if it weren't for being able to generate larger participation throughout the downtown," Larson said.

Larson also argued the event's annual return gives it an economic edge over one-time marquee events.

"Things like the draft and Final Four are great, but they're sort of one-time hits, whereas this is an annual hit, so it just continues to all have a multiplying effect," Larson said.

Organizers note that more than half of the course remains open and free to the public throughout the weekend, including viewing areas and activations in the downtown area.

The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returns to the streets of downtown Detroit on Friday, May 29. 

The three-day event runs May 29-31 and is highlighted by the 36th running of the NTT IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix. 

When is the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix

The 2026 Detroit Grand Prix is May 29-31. Fifth Third Free Prix Day is May 29, and includes practice rounds for the NTT IndyCar Series, INDY NXT and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. 

On May 30, qualifying for the INDY NXT race is set for noon, with IndyCar Series drivers taking to the streets of Detroit for their qualifying session at 1:05 p.m. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic caps off the day's racing action at 4:10 p.m. Saturday. 

The INDY NXT race is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on May 31. The green flag drops on the NTT IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix at 12:30 p.m. on May 31. 

Admission gates open at 8 a.m. each day.  

How to get tickets for the Detroit Grand Prix

Tickets for reserved seats, rooftop viewing, the Turn 3 Club, pit lane suites, the Corvette Car Corral Experience, Franklin Garage tailgating and Franklin Garage parking can be purchased here.   

Parking and transportation at the Detroit Grand Prix

Public parking is not available at the following structures during race weekend: Center Garage, Millender Garage, Port Atwater Garage, Beaubien Garage and River East Garage. 

Several surface lots and other parking structures are available throughout downtown Detroit. 

Transportation options for spectators include the Detroit People Mover, Qline, Park Detroit app, ride-share and bus drop-off locations, Detroit Metro Airport bus service and bike rentals. 

As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort. 

Officials from the Detroit Police Department, Detroit Fire Department, the Downtown Detroit Partnership, and Grand Prix organizers say they've been coordinating for months, with gates opening Friday morning.

"The planning process has been great. The stakeholders that we work with, including every one of these gentlemen and their relative teams behind me, have been incredibly supportive," said Michael Montri, president of Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.

Fire officials say preparations have also included additional resources aimed at keeping large crowds safe throughout the weekend.

"We've augmented our emergency services, as well as focusing on providing crowd management control, hazardous material monitoring, and making sure that we protect our waterways," said Detroit Fire Marshal Donald Thomas.

Police say there will be both visible and unseen resources downtown, including enhanced technology to address crime, crowd management and tools to address concerns seen in other cities around large youth gatherings.

"Should that happen, we will certainly respond accordingly and swiftly, not to criminalize anyone just for being present in a space, but the minute that there's any disorderly conduct, unruly, or anything of that nature, the resources that I didn't give a number will act very, very swiftly," said Detroit Police First Assistant Chief Franklin Hayes.

Officials say Grand Prix weekend isn't just about the race – it's also a chance to show off the Motor City to a global audience.

"Millions of people around the world will be watching Detroit this weekend. Let's make sure we show them a great party, we show them a great event, and we show them just how incredible downtown Detroit is," said Eric Larson, CEO of Downtown Detroit Partnership.

Officials also want people to know half of the Grand Prix course will remain open to the public and downtown ambassadors in yellow jackets will be available throughout the weekend to help people navigate the area.

Grayson Rodriguez pitched five strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Thursday for their fifth victory in six games.

The Angels won back-to-back series for the first time this season, sweeping Texas at home before winning two of three in Detroit.

Detroit has gone 4-18 since May 4, losing seven straight series.

Rodriguez (2-1) allowed one run on two hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out five.

Jack Flaherty (0-7) gave up three runs on six hits and a walk in 5 2/3 innings while striking out nine.

The Tigers took a 1-0 lead on Wenceel Pérez's solo homer in the second, but Los Angeles came back with three runs in the fifth.

Jo Adell led off with a double and took third on a one-out wild pitch. Sebastian Rivero tied the game with an RBI single, and Donovan Walton also singled. Zach Neto's double made it 2-1 Angels, and after Detroit intentionally walked Mike Trout to load the bases, Vaughn Grissom hit a sacrifice fly to center.

Grissom, who drove in eight runs in the series, added an RBI double in the eighth and scored on Jorge Soler's single to give the Angels a 5-1 lead.

The Tigers loaded the bases with two out in the eighth, but Sam Bachman struck out Riley Greene.

Trout gave the Angels a six-run lead with a two-run double in the ninth.

Angels: Fly south for a three-game weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays. RHP Walbert Ureña (2-4, 2.58) is scheduled to start Friday's opener against Rays ace RHP Nick Martinez (4-1, 1.51).

Tigers: Make a quick trip west for three games against the Chicago White Sox. Tigers RHP Troy Melton (1-0, 1.59) will pitch Friday against RHP Erick Fedde (0-5, 5.47).