Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch only knows of one surefire way to get a batter out of a slump. Hit. “I say this over and over when people ask me about what (hitters) need. Do they need encouragement?

Kerry Carpenter homered and drove in three runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5 on Sunday. Carpenter doubled and scored in the first, hit a sacrifice fly in the second and added a three-run homer in the fourth.

A three-run home run from right fielder Kerry Carpenter powered the Tigers to a 9-5 victory over the Angels and a series win.