Finally, since losing All-Stars Magglio Ordonez, Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander and Co., Detroit's youth movement is paying dividends. Both the team's offense and defense are ranked in the top five in the sport, ranking fifth in team earned-run average and fifth in OPS.

In the fifth inning of the game against the Tigers at Busch Stadium, new cleanup hitter Willson Contreras came up with the bases loaded, set to be followed by Ivan Herrera and Nolan Arenado, dropped from fourth to sixth in the batting order.

Spencer Torkelson had a pair of hits, walked twice and drove in a run to help the Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 for Detroit’s 15th win in its past 20 games.