The Tigers trailed, 1-0, when Ian Kinsler doubled off losing pitcher Matt Andriese to start the Tigers' eighth. One out later, Andriese intentionally walked Miguel Cabrera before giving way to Xavier Cedeno, who got Victor Martinez to hit a potential double-play grounder that saw first baseman Logan Morrison throw to second for the first out. Martinez beat the return throw to first with Cedeno covering, and Kinsler scored the tying run on the play.
But the Tigers weren't content with one run. Nick Castellanos followed with a single then Justin Upton came through with a two-run double to complete the scoring in the eighth.