Tigers’ bats awaken: A sign of what’s to come?

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DETROIT — Comerica Park was once a dreaded road destination for incoming teams, an unwelcome place to visit because of the formidable Detroit Tigers lineup that awaited.

If the offensive onslaught of the past series — 24 runs in four games against the Oakland Athletics — is any indication, the Tigers intend to reestablish that reputation.

“Teams used to be scared when they used to come here,” outfielder J.D. Martinez said after the Tigers’ 7-3 win on Thursday. “And that’s because of us, the confidence we exude. I think if we keep our confidence and keep teams like that scared to play us and stuff like that, that’s half the battle right there.”

Save for Tuesday’s clunker, the Tigers bludgeoned the A’s pitching staff during the club’s recent homestand, of which they took three of four games. On consecutive days, Detroit chased Sonny Gray in two innings and Chris Bassitt in 3 2/3.

Anthony Gose helped spark the Tigers on Thursday with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

On Thursday, Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler, Nick Castellanos and Anthony Gose all recorded multihit games, with a standout performance …

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