DETROIT (AP) -- Doug Fister pitched seven effective innings to win his Detroit debut while Alex Avila and Ryan Raburn homered as the Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Wednesday night.

Fister (4-12), acquired from Seattle on July 30, earned his first victory since May 30--a span of 10 starts.

He allowed two earned runs and eight hits without walking or striking out a batter.

Fister became the first Tigers starter to go seven or more innings without a walk or strikeout since Justin Verlander on May 17, 2006.

Jose Valverde pitched the ninth for his 30th save in as many tries, despite allowing a solo homer to Mike Napoli.

Matt Harrison (9-8) took the loss, giving up four runs on nine hits and three walks in six innings.

The series wraps up Thursday afternoon.

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