CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-3 with one double, one homer and five RBI and right-hander Justin Verlander allowed four hits and struck out 12 in 7 2/3 innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Indians, 12-0, Tuesday night at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. Justin Upton also homered for the Tigers.
Here is a capsule look at the key aspect(s) of the game, which was televised by Fox Sports Time Ohio:
Good for them: The Tigers (84-73) are in the thick of the AL wild-card race. They desperately needed the victory.
The Tigers improved to 3-14 against the Tribe.