Tigers take down Rangers, 5-4 in Doug Fister's Detroit debut

Doug Fister pitched seven effective innings to win his Detroit debut while Alex Avila and Ryan Raburn homered as the Tigers beat the Texas Rangers, 5-4.

Fister (4-12), acquired from Seattle on July 30, earned his first victory since May 30—a span of 10 starts. He allowed two earned runs and eight hits without walking or striking out a batter.

Fister became the first Tigers starter to go seven or more innings without a walk or strikeout since Justin Verlander on May 17, 2006.

Jose Valverde pitched the ninth for his 30th save in as many tries, despite allowing a solo homer to Mike Napoli.


Tigers pitcher Doug Fister gives his thoughts on making a successful Detroit debut