Bottom 1st: Royals 3, Tigers 0
The Tigers needed a good response to the Royals' strong start.
Ian Kinsler popped out in foul territory along first base to start the home half of the first. Mikie Mahtook recorded the Tigers' first hit with no outs on a single to center. Justin Upton then struck out looking.
Miguel Cabrera ended the first with a swinging strike three.
Top 1st: Royals 3, Tigers 0
Justin Verlander took the mount to start the Tigers' long home stand. He didn't get off to the best start.