Andy Dirks hit a little flare to left that dropped just over shortstop Erick Aybar to score a run. Two innings later, Jhonny Peralta's line drive stayed barely fair down the left-field line, putting Detroit ahead. They were the types of close plays that can swing a playoff race, and for the Tigers right now, every win is critical. Peralta hit a two-run double during a three-run eighth inning that sent Detroit to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
