Overview

• Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and Bryce Elder held Detroit to one run over seven innings with six strikeouts and no walks.
• Charlie Morton lasted 1 1/3 innings and gave up six runs, hitting his 200th batter to become the fifth MLB pitcher to reach that mark.
• The Tigers have lost four of four and seven of their past eight, trimming their AL Central cushion over the Guardians to three games.
• Spencer Torkelson delivered Detroit's only run with his 30th home run as the club has been outscored 17-2 over its last three games.
• Chris Paddack covered five innings in relief, and Paul Sewald made his first Tigers appearance since returning from a right shoulder strain.