Oct 11, 2006 5:01 AM EST

The Tigers thrived all season with strong pitching, dependable defense and home runs from most every spot in the order. The formula that worked so well this year for Jim Leyland's club is what gave Detroit the lead in the AL championship series.

Brandon Inge, Nate Robertson and the Tigers are showing no signs of slowing down, either.

Inge hit a solo home run and RBI double from the bottom of the order, Ivan Rodriguez also homered and Robertson pitched the Tigers past the Athletics 5-1 Tuesday night in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Via Yahoo.com