Fulmer flashes signs of bright future in Detroit

OAKLAND — With the Tigers having to jumble their starting rotation due to a litany of injuries, Michael Fulmer has emerged as one of the staff’s key members after opening the season in the Minors.

Detroit’s rookie right-hander followed up a solid outing against Tampa Bay with his best start of the season in the Tigers’ 4-1 series-opening win over the Oakland A’s on Friday night.

Fulmer scattered three hits over 7 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts and one walk.

“It felt good,” Fulmer said. “Early on I had a little trouble getting loose but once I got loose and settled in, everything kind of flew by. I was happy with the way it went.”

Fulmer’s outing was the longest of his six career starts. It helped Detroit give its bullpen a needed break and led the Tigers to their ninth win in 11 games after going 2-11 to start May.

“He threw well,” Detroit bench coach Gene Lamont said. “He’s got quite a few weapons. Maybe didn’t use the changeup quite as much but he’s got an awfully good sinker. When he’s throwing his fastball and …

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