Tigers catcher Eric Haase hit a sinking line drive that was caught by diving Indians right fielder Jordan Luplow to end the game.
https://t.co/51GRnLOnK6 — Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) May 25, 2021The Tigers scored two in the second when Niko Goodrum singled and scored on Willi Castro’s double down the right-field line.
pic.twitter.com/BMueBK9Ett — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 25, 2021Indians starter Sam Hentges, a rookie left-hander, lasted only five innings but struck out seven batters, including Miguel Cabrera twice.
Up next: The Tigers (18-29) and Indians (25-20) meet again on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.
Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (1-6, 5.45 ERA) will face Indians right-hander Aaron Civale (6-1, 3.30).