Simon Shuts Down Texas

Alfredo Simon pitch his first career complete game, tossing a one hit shutout in a 4-0 Tigers win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.  Detroit has won three in a row for the first time since late June.  Nick Castellanos knocked in two runs, while Miguel Cabrera had two hits, two runs, and an RBI.  Game two of a four game series is set for Friday night at Comerica Park.