Kinsler, Miggy homer but win streak snapped at 8

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DETROIT — One day after J.D. Martinez returned from the disabled list with a go-ahead home run, Jordan Zimmermann didn’t have nearly the same impact for the Tigers in his comeback. The White Sox pounced on the veteran right-hander for six runs over 1 2/3 innings and ended Detroit’s eight-game winning streak with a 6-3 victory on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park.

The Tigers’ loss, combined with an Indians win over the Twins earlier in the day, halted Detroit’s momentum in the AL Central race, restoring Cleveland’s division lead to three games.

Zimmermann (9-5), making his first Major League start since June 30 due to a right neck strain, looked out of form, retiring just five of the 14 batters he faced with a fastball in the low 90s and secondary …

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