24 Miguel Cabrera, 3B

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera had his second career three-home run game Sunday night against the Rangers.

Cabrera had a three-run home run in the third, and solo shots in the fifth and eighth innings. He became the 23rd player in major-league history to finish 4 for 4 with three home runs, five RBI and four runs scored. But he became the first player to do it in a loss as the Tigers fell to the Rangers 11-8.

Cabrera hit .304 with eight homers and 34 RBI through 42 games during his triple crown season in 2012. He is hitting .387 with 11 home runs and 47 RBI through 42 games this season.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera homered and doubled in Tuesday's win over Houston.

Cabrera finished 2 for 3 with two runs scored, a walk and an RBI. Cabrera now owns a sharp 1.060 OPS, second in the league to Chris Davis' 1.072 mark. The RBI was his 41st, extending his league-leading total to 41, with Davis' 37 checking in second.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera appeared to tweak his back after grounding out in the sixth inning Wednesday against the Nationals. Cabrera, however, wasn't concerned, MLive.com reports.

"My lower back was a little sore," he said. "But it's no big deal. I was able to play nine innings. Hopefully tomorrow they will work it out, I'll get a good stretch and be ready to play."

Cabrera, who went 1 for 4 with an RBI single, looked OK in the field as he finished the game.

"He's OK," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said.