The Tigers took the first of a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs with a 2-1 win last night at Comerica Park.
Detroit scored twice in the first inning, with Nicholas Castellanos and Victor Martinez each driving in a run.
Jordan Zimmermann earned his sixth win of the season after surrendering one run in six innings.
Shane Greene notched his 27th save with a scoreless ninth.
Tonight, the Tigers send Francisco Liriano to the hill, while Jon Lester gets the start for the Cubs.