Quintin Berry had an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th to give the Tigers a 2-1 win over the Cardinals on Thursday. Because of Berry's speed, the Cardinals opted to play the infield in rather than at double-play depth with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th. It proved to be a mistake. Berry hit what would have been a routine grounder and quite likely a double play had the infield been back. As it was, the ball snuck into center field to end the game. It was Berry's lone hit in five at-bats on the day.

Manager Jim Leyland confirmed Quintin Berry will be used in a bench role following the return of Austin Jackson from the disabled list. ''There's no question," Leyland said. "It is what it is. He's an extra player on the bench - maybe pinch-hitting to lead off an inning. Maybe pinch run.'' The Tigers will go with Jackson, Brennan Bosch, and Delmon Young as their starting outfield during interleague play. Andy Dirks (Achilles) is expected to come off the disabled list Friday.

The Detroit Free Press suggests the Tigers will consider making Quintin Berry their regular left fielder once Austin Jackson (abdomen) comes off the disabled list. Berry is hitting .333 with six steals since being called up, and gives the Tigers an energy/speed dimension they currently lack. With Andy Dirks (neck) also on the DL, he'll likely have an edge over the struggling Don Kelly for a roster spot, and could see regular at-bats in left field.

Quintin Berry had a big night at the plate on Thursday in the Tigers 7-3 win over the Red Sox, going 3-for-5 with an RBI and a pair of runs scored. Berry also picked up his fourth and fifth stolen bases of the season in the game. He's now hitting a blistering .333 (13-for-39) on the season, and is making a strong case to remain with the team when Austin Jackson returns from the DL. While he may not provide much power or long-term value, his blazing speed makes him well worth owning in most mixed leagues so long as he's receiving everyday at-bats out of the leadoff spot in the Tigers lineup.

Tigers purchased the contract of OF Quintin Berry from Triple-A Toledo. He'll function as insurance in the outfield as Austin Jackson nurses an abdominal strain. Berry, 27, is hitting .270/.368/.321 with 19 stolen bases in 39 games at the Triple-A level this year and has stolen 261 bases in 692 minor league games. He could be worth a look in AL-only leagues if Jackson ends up going on the disabled list.

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, Tigers officials have raved about outfielder Quintin Berry. Berry was signed to a minor league contract this offseason after batting .284 with a .383 on-base percentage and 42 stolen bases in 97 games last year in the Reds' minor league system. The 27-year-old won't crack the Tigers' Opening Day roster, but he could see time in the majors later this summer.