Alexis Gomez

Alexis Gomez hit a two-run single and a two-run homer as the Tigers defeated the A's, 8-5, in Game 2 of the ALCS. All but one of Detroit's runs came courtesy of the Nos. 7-9 batters: Craig Monroe (two RBIs), Gomez (four) and Brandon Inge (one). Game 3, scheduled for an 8:00 PM start tonight, has been postponed for a 4:00 start on Friday.