<p>DETROIT &mdash; Niko Goodrum doubled, advanced on Jake Rogers’ bunt and scored on Robbie Grossman’s sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 1-0 on Wednesday night.</p>
<p>Detroit’s Jose Urena gave up three hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings before exiting with a forearm injury in the middle of an at-bat after a trainer made a brief visit to the mound. Jose Cisnero, Michael Fulmer (4-3) and Gregory Soto completed the four-hitter, with Soto earning his fifth save.</p>
<p>The Tigers had just three hits. Cal Quantrill (0-1) allowed two over three innings, along with the game’s only run.</p>
<p>Cleveland’s Triston McKenzie gave up one single and three walks while striking out five in five innings.</p>
<p>The Tigers ended a four-game losing streak overall and a six-game skid against the Indians.</p>
<p>Detroit’s defense, which was criticized earlier in the day by general manager Al Avila, made some slick plays early to keep the game scoreless.</p>
<p>The Tigers turned a double play in the second inning and <a href="https://twitter.com/tigers/status/1397699016822042632">ended it at home with </a> Rogers tagging out Josh Naylor, who tried to score from first on Owen Miller’s double, after center fielder Akil Baddoo connected with shortstop Niko Goodrum for a relay throw.</p>
<p>CAUGHT A BREAK</p>
<p>Indians right-hander Zach Plesac will not need surgery after breaking the thumb on his pitching hand while yanking off his undershirt following a rough outing.</p>
<p>“Other than it being broken, it was a pretty upbeat visit to the doctor,” Indians manager Terry Francona said Wednesday.</p>
<p>Francona said Plesac, who is on the 10-day injured list, will be reassessed every seven to 10 days and is expected to begin a throwing regimen in three weeks.</p>
<p>HE SAID IT</p>
<p>Avila addressed the Tigers’ shortcomings, speaking virtually to the Detroit Economic Club before the game.</p>
<p>“Our defense has let us down,” Avila said.</p>
<p>BOUNCING BACK</p>
<p>McKenzie made the most of his opportunity just days after being sent to Triple-A Columbus with an AL-high 30 walks in 31 1/3 innings.</p>
<p>Francona said before the game that the the 23-year-old McKenzie, one of the club’s top prospects, would be sent back to the minors regardless of how he pitched in Detroit.</p>
<p>UP NEXT</p>
<p>The teams wrap up the four-game series Thursday with Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber (4-3, 3.32) and Detroit lefty Matthew Boyd (2-5, 3.08) scheduled to start.</p>
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