As expected, Nick Castellanos bats second. Expect that to be a regular occurrence against left-handed starters like Jose Quintana, though manager Brad Ausmus said he hasn’t done anything with a lineup against right-handers yet.
TIGERS (career numbers off Quintana)
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B (14-for-46, 2 doubles, HR, walk, 6 K’s)
2. Nicholas Castellanos, 3B (9-for-32, walk, 6 K’s)
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B (15-for-43, 5 doubles, 2 HR, 6 walks, 8 K’s)
4. Victor Martinez, DH (17-for-39, 2 doubles, 3 K’s)
5. Justin Upton, LF (5-for-14, double, HR, walk, 5 K’s)
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