The Tigers pitchers repeatedly got themselves into their usual trouble with Cleveland’s lineup, but for the most part, they fought back and limited the damage. A late bullpen meltdown spelled doom for Cleveland, rather than the Detroiters, who pulled away with an eighth inning rally to win 6-4.
The Tigers started things off on a good foot, building a lead for starter Wily Peralta in the first two innings. With two outs, and a crowd just shy of 33 thousand cheering him on, Miguel Cabrera singled sharply in the bottom of the first. He then got to jog the bases anyway as Jeimer Candelario went opposite field for him ninth home run of the season.