The Tigers lost to the Nationals 12-to-10 yesterday in Grapefruit League action at Lakeland. Washington outhit Detroit 16-to-10 with Tiger starter Drew Smyly working 4 innings, giving up 7-hits and 5-runs. Reliever Al Alburquerque, a candidate for the closer role and the fifth of 6 Detroit pitchers, allowed 4 runs in two-thirds of an inning along with 3 walks and took the loss. The Tiger’s spring training record is now 13-and-9.