The Tigers stranded one in the top of the fourth inning.
Erick Aybar grounded out to second base to lead off the inning. Jarrod Saltalamacchia then singled, but was erased on a fielder’s choice from Andrew Romine — who took second on a wild pitch to Jose Iglesias, who struck out swinging to end the half inning.
Going to the bottom of the fourth, the Tigers still lead, 2-1.
JV allows solo blast, fans 3, in 3rd
Justin Verlander allowed a run in the bottom of the third inning, but settled right back in after.