This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Tigers Work Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline Summed Up in One Word. The Detroit Tigers were a team that many people were keeping a close eye on heading into the MLB trade deadline.

After going 4-2 over their last two series, the Tigers have risen in the latest MLB power rankings from various baseball outlets.

Cristopher Sánchez pitched eight sparkling innings, Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0

Sánchez dazzled again, slicing and dicing the Tigers’ righty-heavy lineup with his sinker and signature changeup. He scattered five hits, struck out six batters, and lasted eight innings to lower his ERA to 2.40.