With two outs in the bottom of the first inning, Victor Martinez hit an RBI single -- his first RBI of the month -- to center field, driving in Ian Kinsler -- who was hit to lead off the half inning.
J.D. Martinez then singled Victor to second, extending the inning, before Justin Upton popped out to first baseman Logan Morrison in foul territory to end the inning.
After one, the Tigers are up 1-0.
JV throws 1-2-3 1st
Justin Verlander set the Rays down in order in the top of the first inning.