Top 8th: Tigers 9, Indians 0
Despite a seemingly insurmountable lead, Justin Verlander came back out for the eighth inning, and after striking out Chris Gimenez and Adam Moore, he gave up an infield single to Erik Gonzalez. At 110 pitches, Brad Ausmus decided that was the time to go get his horse, pulling him from the game in favor of Kyle Ryan.
Ryan struck out Tyler Naquin on three pitches to end the inning.
Verlander struck out 12, giving up four hits and walking over over 7.2 innings.
Bottom 7th: Tigers 9, Indians 0
Miguel Cabrera notched a leadoff single through the left side of the infield, and after Victor Martinez flew out to center field, J.