Reporter: Associated Press

April 16, 2012

Austin Jackson hit a leadoff homer and Brandon Inge added a
two-run shot in the fifth for the Tigers, giving their reigning AL
Cy Young winner enough support when things got tight.
Verlander (1-1) allowed an RBI single by Humberto Quintero with
two outs in the ninth, and then loaded the bases when he walked
Mitch Maier and plunked Alcides Escobar on the elbow. Verlander
came back to strike out Alex Gordon looking, sending the Royals to
their fifth consecutive loss.
Verlander threw 131 pitches in improving to 14-2 lifetime
against the Royals.

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