Kluber (1-3) notched 10 strikeouts while pitching eight innings of two-hit ball, surrendering only an earned run in a 10-1 victory Saturday over the Tigers.
The former Cy Young winner finally looked like himself in 2016, and notched his first victory of the season the hard way, against a potent Tigers lineup in their home park. He did not issue a free pass for the first time all season, displaying excellent control and also inducing 12 swings-and-misses along the way. Although he enjoyed excellent run support, he obviously didn't require it, and put together a highly encouraging bounce-back effort after being knocked around for six earned runs over six innings versus the Mets last Sunday. Kluber will try to keep the momentum going in his start against the Phillies next weekend.