Ian Kinsler returns to the starting lineup at the leadoff spot. Marc Krauss, Alex Avila and Anthony Gose start as well, loading up the Tigers lineup with left-handed hitters against Mike Pelfrey, who actually has allowed a lower batting average to left-handed hitters (.275) than to righties (.307) this season as well as for his career but has allowed a higher OPS in both cases.
TIGERS (career numbers off Pelfrey)
- Ian Kinsler, 2B (2-for-12, double, 2 K’s)
- Yoenis Cespedes, LF (4-for-10, 2 doubles, K)
- Victor Martinez, DH (5-for-20, double, walk, 3 K’s)
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