Rick Porcello allowed the first two runners to reach in the second inning, but bared down and got a pop-out and double play ball to get out of the inning.
The Tigers have had one base runner.
Prince Fielder singled in the second inning before Delmon Young grounded into a double play of his own as the Tigers struggles against Royals starter Bruce Chen continue.
In Cleveland, the White Sox have jumped out to a 3-0 lead over the Indians in the sixth inning.
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