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Buck Farmer shows value to Detroit Tigers in rare start

Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech breaks down the Tigers’ 9-3 win over the Twins on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Comerica Park. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press

Some 26,818 fans showed up at Comerica Park on Saturday to see the Detroit Tigers face the Minnesota Twins in the second game of the team’s three-game weekend series.

But few knew who the starting pitcher would be.

Then, trotting out of the dugout came Buck Farmer. He hasn't been a full-time starter since 2017, but he pitched like he wanted to be one.

“It felt a little strange coming out of the dugout instead of the bullpen,” Farmer said.