Tigers closer Jose Valverde set a team record with his 43rd save in Detroit's 2-1 win over Minnesota on Sunday.
Detroit has won nine straight for the first time since 1984, when they won the World Series.
Valverde has a 2.56 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 63 1/3 innings pitched.
He has not blown a save this season.
Valverde Sets Tigers Record For Saves