The Tigers could not take advantage of an extra out in the top of the eighth inning.
JaCoby Jones and Jarrod Saltalamacchia struck out swinging to lead off the inning against right-hander Pat Light, who came on to replace Michael Tonkin to start the inning. Andrew Romine struck out swinging with two outs, but the ball got away from Twins catcher John Ryan Murphy, allowing Romine to reach first base. Cameron Maybin then walked, putting two on with two out. Jose Iglesias flew out to left center field, stranding two. Going to the bottom of the eighth, the Tigers lead 8-1.