Mariners scheduled starting pitcher Adrian Sampson left the mound as he was warming up for the first inning and has been pulled from the game. Oddly enough, he never threw a pitch in the first inning.
The Mariners will have to insert left-hander Vidal Nuno.
Top 1: Norris throws scoreless frame
Tigers’ left-hander Daniel Norris threw a scoreless inning in his first start of the year.
Mariners designated hitter Robinson Cano (.300) belted a one-out double. But Nelson Cruz — a Tiger killer during his days with the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles — popped out on the first pitch.