That was plenty for Verlander, who didn't allow a runner in scoring position after the opening inning. His 10 strikeouts marked his second consecutive game in double digits, his first such streak since 2013.
Francisco Rodriguez allowed a run in the ninth but closed out the win for his 400th career save.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Cabrera capitalizes again: Cabrera didn't wait long to extend his hitting streak to 10 games. His drive to left-center went to the wrong part of the park for a home run, but the double to the depths of Comerica Park was enough to easily score Maybin from first base for a 1-0 lead in the opening inning.