Verlander took the loss despite allowing just two unearned runs over six innings. The Tigers managed only four hits, one of them a solo blast from rookie Jefry Marte in the seventh. Ian Kinsler, who knocked a pair of doubles, was the only other Detroit player with an extra-base hit.
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Owens picks up first win: Making his second start, Red Sox rookie lefty Henry Owens had control issues, but limited the Tigers to one run over five-plus innings to earn his first Major League victory.