Non-roster invite Brett Pill added a solo homer in the second, saddling Buchholz with four runs on three hits over three innings. A highlight catch from Howie Kendrick in left field to rob Steven Moya of extra bases prevented further damage.
Tigers starter Daniel Norris took the early lead and cruised. Five days after he used 40 pitches over 1 2/3 innings against the Yankees, the young left-hander needed just 42 pitches to become the first Tiger to pitch three innings this spring.