DETROIT (AP) — Jeremy Bonderman threw seven sharp innings, Miguel Cabrera and Alex Avila hit two-run doubles and the Detroit Tigers beat the Washington Nationals 8-3 on Thursday.
Bonderman (3-4) gave up two runs and five hits, helping the Tigers extend their winning streak to six. He retired his first 11 batters, struck out seven and walked none.
Washington has lost five of six heading into rookie Stephen Strasburg’s next start Friday at home. Luis Atilano (5-4) gave up five runs and nine hits in 4 1-3 innings against Detroit.
Adam Dunn homered for the Nationals.
