The Tigers probably never stood a chance on Thursday evening, facing a team that has beaten them approximately 87 times in a row with one of the league’s best starters on the mound. To no one’s surprise, the Indians swept the series, winning the finale 7-0.
Mike Clevinger entered the game with a dazzling 2.68 ERA, sixth among all starters with at least 100 innings pitched, but it looked like the Tigers might get to him early. Harold Castro and Miguel Cabrera hit back-to-back one-out singles and Jeimer Candelario drew a two out walk to load the bases, but Jordy Mercer was unable to bring anyone home.