Dingler recorded his 27th home run of the season in the sixth inning, which snapped a 28-game streak without a long ball. During that power drought, the Detroit catcher slashed just .123/.174/.151 with seven RBI and 29 strikeouts. Even with that slump, Dingler still leads the Tigers in homers and is second in the majors in long balls among backstops, which is a testament to just how well he was playing earlier in the year.

Dingler will receive Tuesday off after starting the previous three games. The 27-year-old hasn't hit a home run since clubbing one in three straight contests from Aug. 4-6, and he's batting .117/.171/.146 during the 27-game power drought. Eduardo Valencia is working behind the plate and batting fifth versus Minnesota righty Dean Kremer.