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Jul 17, 2008 11:00 pm US/Eastern

Tigers 6, Orioles 5

BALTIMORE (AP) ― Gary Sheffield and Brandon Inge hit two-run homers, Marcus Thames added a solo shot, and the Detroit Tigers resumed their playoff drive by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.

Kenny Rogers (7-6) allowed four runs and 11 hits in six gritty innings for the Tigers, who moved within 61/2 games of first-place Chicago in the AL Central.

Todd Jones, the fifth Detroit pitcher, worked the ninth for his 18th save.

After Aubrey Huff hit a one-out sacrifice fly with the bases loaded, Jones retired Kevin Millar on a grounder to third.

Melvin Mora homered for the Orioles, who have dropped eight of nine to fall four games under .500 (45-49) for the first time this season.

Baltimore starter Garrett Olson (6-5) gave up five runs, seven hits and four walks in six innings.

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