Kumar Rocker, Rowdy Tellez lead Rangers past slumping Tigers 4-1
Rocker (4-4) pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing only Wenceel Pérez's two-out single in the sixth that was pulled down the first-base line on an 0-2 cut fastball that was low and inside.
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