The Tigers will get a little help Wednesday night as they try to climb back into the American League Central Division race.
Designated hitter Victor Martinez returns to the lineup as the Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals in the second of their three-game series at Comerica Park. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m.
Daniel Norris left a runner on in the top of the first inning.
Whit Merrifield flew out to Mikie Mahtook in left center field for the first out before Norris walked Jorge Bonifacio. Lorenzo Cain flew out to a running Justin Upton in shallow left center for the second out and Eric Hosmer flew out to center field to end the half inning.