Placido Polanco singled off Miguel Batista (5-4) to open the inning, then moved to second when Chris Shelton walked. Ordonez's hit sailed over left fielder Reed Johnson to the wall.
Franklyn German (4-0) worked the last 1 1-3 innings for the Tigers, who have won six of seven.
Tigers starter Jason Johnson gave up two runs -- one earned -- and four hits in eight innings.
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