MLive · May 25, 2017
Tigers lineup: J.D. Martinez back, Dixon Machado at 3rd
HOUSTON -- Dixon Machado will get a rare start at third base on Thursday in the series finale against the Houston Astros.
J.D. Martinez is back in the Detroit Tigers lineup after getting a day off on Wednesday.
Third baseman Nicholas Castellanos is getting the second of two planned off-days.
Tigers lineup
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Tyler Collins, CF
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
4. Victor Martinez, DH
5. J.D. Martinez, RF
6. Justin Upton, LF
7. James McCann, C
8. Dixon Machado, 3B
9. Jose Iglesias, SS
Bench: C Alex Avila, 3B Nicholas Castellanos, IF/OF Andrew Romine, OF Mikie Mahtook.
Starting pitcher: RHP Justin Verlander
Astros lineup