MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Felix Hernandez (mild right calf strain) was pulled from his May 18 start. 

--RHP Cha Seung Baek was designated for assignment after Wednesday's game with the Mariners hoping they can get some long-relief help up in time for Thursday afternoon's game in Detroit. 

The Mariners starting pitching in May has been abysmal, and it continued that way Wednesday night. 

A series against Seattle appears to be just what Detroit needed to shake its offensive slump. 

Marcus Thames hit a grand slam that highlighted a seven-run third inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 Wednesday night. 

Marcus Thames hit a grand slam that highlighted a seven-run third inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 Wednesday night. 

Marcus Thames and the Detroit Tigers sure are happy to have the Mariners in town. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Felix Hernandez (mild right calf strain) was pulled from his May 18 start. 

Outfielder Jeremy Reed was surprised to be called up by the Mariners. 

--3B Adrian Beltre had just two RBIs in his previous 33 at-bats before driving in three runs Tuesday with a solo homer in the first inning and a two-run single in the ninth. 

Jim Leyland's tirade seemed to spark slumping Detroit, at least for one game. 

Justin Verlander pitched and his teammates hit as they were expected to when this season of high expectations began. 

Justin Verlander pitched and his teammates hit as they were expected to when this season of high expectations began. 

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