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Tigers' Sanchez pounded by Rangers

The score was 6-2, and manager Jim Leyland came to the mound to summon left-hander Drew Smyly.

Porcello and Tigers' bullpen hold 'em in Texas

With two left-handed hitters due up at the bottom of the order, lefty Drew Smyly took over.

Tigers' Smyly thriving in his new role

When the Tigers decided to go with Rick Porcello as their fifth starter, Smyly went to the bullpen.

Detroit Tigers (17-11) at Houston Astros (8-22), 7:10 p.m. (ET)

Picking up the win for the Tigers was Drew Smyly, while the save went to Jose Valverde.

Avila hits ninth-inning homer to lead Tigers' win

Fister was lifted without recording an out and two runners on, but Drew Smyly came on to get three outs without any further damage.

Recap: Houston vs. Detroit

Drew Smyly (2-0) tossed two perfect innings of relief to earn the win.

Avila's 2-run HR in 9th lifts Tigers past Astros

Tigers left-hander Drew Smyly (2-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the win, and Jose Valverde finished the ninth against his former team for his third save in three chances.

Cabrera, Fielder and Avila belt home runs; Verlander goes 7 strong innings for...

"Torii Hunter and Drew Smyly encountered power on two levels Tuesday.

Twins' Worley struggles in 6-1 loss to Tigers

"Drew Smyly took over in the eighth and struck out one hitter.

Recap: Detroit vs. Minnesota

"Scherzer struck out the side in the seventh then punched out Brian Dozier to start the eighth before making way for Drew Smyly, who quickly retired the next two batters.

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ARLINGTON, Texas: Porcello and Tigers' bullpen hold 'em in Texas

With two left-handed hitters due up at the bottom of the order, lefty Drew Smyly took over.

Cabrera's 6 RBIs lead Tigers' 17-2 rout of Astros

NOTES: Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Smyly has thrown 13 consecutive scoreless innings dating to...

Cabrera and Fielder homer, Tigers beat Twins 6-1

He spent some time before the game commiserating with Hunter and Smyly, who are both from...

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The daily grind: 5-16-13

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Rangers, Padres Pursuing Rick Porcello: MLB Rumors

Instead of making a deal, the Tigers could choose to keep Porcello and use Drew Smyly in the...

Tigers Weighing Trade Options: MLB Rumors

Other teams have interest in Porcello, but the Tigers would have limited rotation depth if they...

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Rick Porcello beats out Drew Smyly for Detroit Tigers' rotation

Porcello is 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA in six spring training appearances; Smyly is 4-0 with a 3.38 ERA.

Nationals at Tigers discussion thread: Game 22

The Nationals will face left-hander Drew Smyly, who is enjoying a strong spring.