Fister, Fielder lead Tigers to 7-2 win over Angels

Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young hits a single in front of Los Angeles Angels catcher John Hester, left, to drive in Miguel Cabrera in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

By Larry Lage

AP Sports Writer / July 18, 2012

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DETROIT—Doug Fister gave up just two hits over eight innings and Prince Fielder capped a four-run second inning with a two-run single to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 Wednesday night.

Fister (4-6) allowed one run on Albert Pujols' homer, struck out a season-high 10 and walked two for his third straight win. Joaquin Benoit replaced him in the ninth inning and gave up a one-out triple to hot-hitting rookie Mike Trout, who scored on Torii Hunter's groundout for the Angels' second run.

Angels starter C.J. Wilson (9-6) gave up a season-high seven runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out seven over six innings, extending his winless streak to four starts.