Justin Verlander relied on his fastball almost exclusively in his 1-2-3 top of the first inning.
After Jean Segura sent Verlander's first pitch to the warning track in left field, the veteran right-hander settled in, striking Taylor Motter and Robinson Cano swinging.
Of Verlander's 16 pitches, 14 were fastballs.
Going to the bottom of the first, the game is scoreless.
Live blog: Tigers vs. Mariners
Justin Verlander hasn't been very Justin Verlander-like in his past two starts.
He'll get a chance to remedy that Thursday, weather permitting.
Verlander takes the mound against the Mariners in the finale of a three-game series at Comerica Park.