Former Tiger Nick Castellanos had a solid performance, picking up two hits while scoring twice for the Phillies. Wenceel Perez was the long Tiger to register two hits, also scoring a couple of runs while driving in another thanks to a home run in the eighth inning.

The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers will wrap up a three-game road swing against the Philadelphia Phillies, who look to keep pace in the race for the NL East crown. Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton (1-1,

The Detroit Tigers made a splash ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, shoring up the bullpen in a deal with the Washington Nationals. The Tigers are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals, according to FanSided's Robert Murray.

The American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers have acquired a former All-Star closer from the Washington Nationals before the MLB trade deadline.