Austin Jackson's hamstring problem has become serious enough to require a stint on the disabled list. Avisail Garcia is called up to take Jackson's spot on the roster.

In what became a battle of the bullpens, it would be the Indians' pen which would come through in the late innings in a come-from-behind victory over the Tigers.

Justin Verlander, uncharacteristically lacking command, allowed four runs and five walks in five innings. The Tigers bullpen was nicked for three runs, which would come back to haunt the them when their late rally fell one run short.

The veteran reliever received good news from the go-to surgeon for arm woes, Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed the original diagnosis of right elbow inflammation was correct. Dotel will continue to rest his sore elbow.

Luke Putkonen impressed the Tigers during his call-up, but he was the odd man out when room needed to made on the roster for a healthy Phil Coke.

The Tigers clobbered five Indians pitchers with nine extra base hits, including long home runs from Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and Andy Dirks. Max Scherzer pitched a solid eight innings to win his fifth game of the season.

On a day which belonged to the bullpens, Dan Haren was a little better than Doug Fister, which ultimately was the difference in the game. Matt Tuiasosopo's home run pulled the Tigers to within a run, but could not complete the comeback.

Jordan Zimmermann beat Anibal Sanchez in a low scoring pitcher's duel.

Over the fence is good, out of the stadium is better

Backed by four home runs by the offense, Justin Verlander fell eight outs short of his third career no-hitter, but pitched the Tigers to a sweep of their four-game series with the Astros as part of a 9-0 shellacking.

It was all Tigers from the first pitch to the last, reaching season highs in runs (17) and hits (21) while spanking the Astros.

Slumping Alex Avila came up huge when it was most badly needed, smashing a two run home run in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros.

The Tigers' bullpen pitched seven innings of one-hit, two-walk baseball, not allowing a run. A spectacular performance by a much maligned group in a 14-inning victory.

Two streaks were on the line for the Tigers against the Twins. The pitching staff's AL record tying four game streak of 10 strikeouts or more in a game and their five game winning streak. Only one streak would survive the afternoon.

Phil Coke was placed on the 15-day disabled list prior to the Tigers' road trip to Houston and Washington.

Led by Justin Verlander's eight punchouts, Tigers pitching would combine for 10 strikeouts against the Twins. This was the Tigers' fifth consecutive game with 10 of more, which ties an American League record.