Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann (1-1) retired eight of his first nine batters before falling to his own command woes, setting a career high with five walks to go with five runs on four hits. Minnesota added six more against Anibal Sanchez, including Sano's third homer of the year. Phil Hughes (2-0) allowed four runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings, including homers to Cabrera and Justin Upton, but took advantage of the support for the win.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Zimmermann loses to walks: Zimmermann walked just three batters after 0-2 counts last year, and has walked more than four out of such situations in a season only once in his career.