Bottom 8th: Indians blow game open
The Indians blew the game open in the bottom of the eighth, exploding for four runs. The Tigers bullpen, which had been performing well to this point, was not as productive. Michael Brantley capped the big inning with a 2-run double, his fourth hit of the game. After eight, the Indians lead 9-3.
Top 8th: Tigers offense silent
The Tigers went down quietly in the top of the eighth. Going to the bottom of the eighth, the Tigers are down 5-3.
Bottom 7th: Tigers set Indians down
Tigers reliever Drew VerHagen, in his second inning of work, set the Indians down in order in the bottom of the seventh.