Bottom 8th: Fulmer, K-Rod escape jam
Tigers starter Michael Fulmer finished his gem in the bottom of the eighth inning, after allowing a walk and a ground-rule double to put runners at second and third with two outs. Closer Francisco Rodriguez came in and got the third out, preserving the shutout for now. After eight innings, the Tigers lead 2-0.
Fulmer's final line: 7 2/3 IP, zero runs, two walks, eight strikeouts.
Top 8th: Tigers strand hit
The Tigers stranded another hit in the top of the eighth, this time off of Angels reliever Javy Guerra -- who was called up prior to Wednesday's game.