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Already hit by centre Kane Linnetts injury, North Queensland are now sweating on backrower Ethan Lowes fitness ahead of Friday nights sudden death NRL semi-final against Brisbane in Townsville.It emerged on Wednesday that Lowe had suffered a neck complaint in last weeks finals loss to Melbourne and may struggle to take his place in the grand final re-match for the defending champions.Youngster Coen Hess is on standby to replace Lowe - a Queensland Origin 18th man this year - in the starting line-up with either Patrick Kaufusi or John Asiata expected to be added to the bench.It is another headache for Cowboys coach Paul Green after naming Javid Bowen - who has played just eight NRL games - in his backline for the experienced Linnett (calf) on Tuesday.But it seems North Queensland have not given up hope on Linnett running out in their must win clash.I am sure Paul Green will give him up to the last minute to prove his fitness, Cowboys support staff member Brent Tate told Fox Sports TV.Hes very important to this side, he is very good defensively.And these big games are all won on defence. 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Three relievers finished for the Tigers, with Francisco Rodriguez pitching a hitless ninth for his 26th save in 28 chancesWeve been struggling offensively coming out of the break, and that didnt change, Molitor said. We had a lot of trouble with Boyds offspeed pitches.Nolasco (4-8) allowed one run and three hits.Uptons homer was his 200th. Although the Tigers left the bases loaded in the third, Boyd and the bullpen made their one run stand up. Monday was the longest scoreless start of the 25-year-old left-handers career. The Tigers acquired him in last years trade that sent David Price to Toronto.The only real misstep by Boyd came in the sixth, after he snagged Joe Mauers line drive up the middle. Looking pleased with himself, Boyd flipped the ball from his glove to his bare hand and then threw the ball into left field in a failed attempt to start the toss around the infield.Boyds biggest jam was in the fourth, when he got Eddie Rosario on a grounder for the third out with two on. The Twins didnt have another baserunner until Miguel Sanos one-out wwalk in the ninth.ddddddddddddHONOREDThe Tigers gave tickets to some Dallas police officers who were in town for the funeral of Michael Krol, a Michigan native who was among the five officers killed earlier this month by a gunman in Dallas. The officers were shown in the crowd on the big screen at the start of the fifth inning, and fans gave them a standing ovation. There was a brief pause before the game restarted, and a couple umpires joined in the clapping.I got goosebumps. That was probably one of the coolest things Ive seen, Tigers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia said. The whole city kind of stood up and rallied and let those guys know that we do support them. Those guys lay their lives on the line.NO KsNolasco did not strike out a batter, the first time thats happened to him since he lasted only two innings in a start July 6, 2014, against the New York Yankees.It was a weird day, not punching anyone out, but I felt really good, Nolasco said. I think the extra days coming off the break really helped me.TRAINERS ROOMTigers: LHP Daniel Norris (right oblique strain) allowed a run and five hits in four innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo. Detroit manager Brad Ausmus said hes not sure if Norris will need another rehab start or not. ... RHP Warwick Saupold (right groin strain) was reinstated from the DL and optioned to Toledo.UP NEXTTwins: LHP Tommy Milone (2-2) takes the mound Tuesday night against Detroit. He allowed two runs in five innings in a win over Texas on July 10.Tigers: RHP Anibal Sanchez (5-10) tries again to turn his miserable season around. He brings a 6.75 ERA into Tuesdays matchup.---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister ' ' '