DETROIT -- On Monday the Indians clinched. On Tuesday they rested.
At least the regulars who helped the Indians win the AL Central did. Manager Terry Francona's lineup card featured the Tribe's platoon players and reserves. Carlos Santana was the only regular who started.
It was just the opening Justin Verlander and the Tigers, who have performed miserably against the Indians this season, needed as they cruised to a 12-0 shutout victory at Comerica Park.
It was a rare loss by the Indians to Detroit and Verlander. The Indians are 14-3 against the Tigers and 3-1 against Verlander this season.