New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/13/2011 -- Miguel Cabrera had to be loving his new Franklin Sports CFX batting gloves on Sunday. The Tigers’ slugger blasted a pair of two-run homeruns to lead Detroit to a 10-7 victory over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium yesterday. Cabrera enjoyed a 3-for-five afternoon, and went 5 for 11 with five RBI in the three-game series to start the season. Last season, Cabrera hit .328, with 38 homers and 126 RBI.

The batting glove is custom fit and features the Tigers colors of navy blue and orange with Cabrera’s #24.

Along with Cabrera, among the top hitters wearing Franklin gloves also include: last year’s two MVPs Joey Votto and Josh Hamilton, as well as Hanley Ramirez, Justin Morneau, Prince Fielder, Chase Utley, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, Jayson Werth, Justin Upton, and Paul Konerko.

About Franklin Sports…
Franklin Sports (http://www.franklinbaseball.com) is the maker of the official batting glove of Major League Baseball which is worn by many of the world’s finest hitters. Franklin Sports, founded in 1946 and located in Stoughton, Massachusetts, has been the provider of sports equipment for almost 65 years. Franklin Sports is a well-known and respected worldwide brand of sports equipment, including the batting glove of choice for more than 150 Major Leaguers. Franklin offers creative and innovative products for all who enjoy sports -- from professional athletes to kids who aspire to be their best.  Last year, for the first time in its history, both MVP awards were won by players who wore Franklin gloves. Joey Votto of the Reds in the National League, and the Rangers Josh Hamilton in the American League, wear the Franklin batting glove.