Bottom 2nd: Tigers 1, Royals 0
Mike Moustakas drew a leadoff walk from Jordan Zimmeramann, but the Tigers starter bounced back to get Brandon Moss to ground into a double play. Alcides Escobar flew out to center field to end the inning.
Top 2nd: Tigers 1, Royals 0
Dixon Machado struck out looking to leadoff the frame, Andrew Romine grounded out to shortstop and Jose Iglesias flew out to right field as Jason Hammel bounced back from a rocky first frame.
Bottom 1st: Tigers 1, Royals 0
Whit Merrifield flew out to center field, Melky Cabrera flew out to left field and Eric Hosmer grounded out back to the mound as Jordan Zimmermann got off to a solid start tonight in Kansas City.