Josh Lowe then worked arguably the biggest at-bat off lefty Tigers opener Brant Hurter, going from 0-2 to a seven-pitch walk to force in a run. Jose Caballero was hit by a pitch to force in another.

The Tigers selected Gage's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. Gage earned a promotion after collecting a 1.67 ERA and 28:4 K:BB over 32.1 innings with Toledo. He will give manager A.J ...