Tigers right-handed starter Jordan Zimmermann extends his scoreless innings streak to 22 1/3.
The Tigers lead 2-0 entering the bottom of the third.
Oakland designated hitter Khris Davis started the inning with a single (Davis is 7-for-20 in his past six games). But first baseman Yonder Alonso grounded into a double play, the 26th turned by Detroit this season, which ranks second in the American League (Texas, 27).
Shortstop Marcus Semien flied out to end the inning.
Bottom 2: Aviles' RBI single extends lead
Second baseman Mike Aviles delivered a two-out RBI single to extend the Tigers lead to 2-0.