DETROIT, April 23 (UPI) -- Eric Munson hit a two-run homer and Brandon Inge had a grand slam in an 11-run sixth inning Friday night as Detroit crushed Cleveland, 17-3.
The Tigers, who owned the worst record in American League history last season, came in as the second-best offensive team in the league. They ended the night as the highest-scoring team in baseball.
Detroit pounded out 15 hits against five pitchers but had only five in the big sixth, which featured seven walks.
The Tigers were clinging to a 4-3 lead when Carlos Pena drew a leadoff walk and Munson reached Indians starter Jason Davis (0-2) for his third homer of the season.
Ivan Rodriguez drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double off Dave Lee and Jason Anderson recorded an out before walking four straight batters, forcing in two runs. Inge followed with a homer for a 15-3 cushion.
Detroit starter Jeremy Bonderman (2-1) benefited from the support after allowing three runs, five hits and five walks in five innings.
