"He got dizzy.

Others noticed it in the dugout — so as a precaution, Miguel Cabrera came out of Sunday's 10-6 victory over the Orioles after seven innings.

"I didn't want to take any chances," manager Jim Leyland said. "He was a little woozy, but he's fine."

Even a hangnail for Cabrera can be major news for the Tigers, however — until it's found out not to be majors news.

After all, he's reached base safely in 49 of his last 50 games — and with two more hits, including his 29th home run, he took over the American League lead in hitting with a .341 average.

So how is he feeling?

"Good," Cabrera said at his locker after the game, going about his business as usual.

"Just lightheadness," was the report from trainer Kevin Rand. "Nothing major.""