Norris didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Angels and gave up two earned runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
The lefty labored some -- firing 104 pitches without finishing the sixth inning -- but certainly did enough to keep the Tigers in line for the eventual win. Norris' biggest mistake was the two-run single he surrendered to Albert Pujols, which knotted the score at 2-2 in the fifth. It was a solid bounce-back outing for the 24-year-old, who'd given up five runs (four earned) over 4.2 innings against Oakland in his last start. Norris' control has been an issue throughout the season, as he's now issued multiple walks in each of his seven trips to the mound. He'll look to make it two straight solid outings when he faces the Orioles at home next Thursday.