Miguel Cabrera hit a solo home run to right-center field off Minnesota starter Phil Hughes to give the Tigers a 4-1 lead in the top of the fifth.
Bot 4: Fulmer yields RBI single
The Twins end the shutout bid of Tigers right-handed rookie Michael Fulmer, who gave up a two-out, RBI single to shortstop Eduardo Escobar.
Fulmer struck out right fielder Miguel Sano with a high fastball at the letters, then induced a ground out from designated hitter Byung Ho Park. There were two outs in the inning, but Oswaldo Arcia and Eduardo Nunez followed with consecutive singles to center field to set the table for Escobar.