TIGERS TONIGHT - TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011- 7:05 p.m.

DETROIT TIGERS (27-26)RHP Max Scherzer (6-2, 3.86)
vs.
MINNESOTA TWINS (17-35)
LHP Brian Duensing (2-5, 4.83)

RECENT RESULTS:
The Tigers knocked off the Twins 6-5 yesterday afternoon at Comerica Park. Al Alburquerque (2-1) tossed a scoreless inning of relief to earn the Twin for Detroit, while Jose Valverde registered his 13th save of the season. Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez both homered for the Tigers, while Alex Avila added a
run-scoring double. The Tigers continue a nine-game homestand tonight with the second game of a three-game series versus Minnesota. Following an off day on Thursday, Detroit heads to Chicago and Texas for a six-game road trip.

SEVEN-GAME WINNING STREAK VERSUS THE TWINS:
The Tigers have won each of the club’s last seven games against the Twins dating back to September 2, 2010. It marks the longest winning streak by the Tigers over the Twins since the club also posted a seven-game winning streak July 1-September 16, 2007. The last time the Tigers recorded a winning streak longer than seven games over the Twins was an eight-game winning streak June 5-August 19, 1981.

WINNING WAYS:
Detroit has won 15 of the club’s last 24 games dating back to May 3, a .625 winning percentage. The Tigers are second among all American League clubs with a .625 winning percentage during that stretch. The Boston Red Sox have posted a 17-9 record during that stretch, a .654 winning percentage.

HAPPY AT HOME:
The Tigers have compiled a 118-70 record at Comerica Park since the start of the 2009 season, a .628 winning percentage. Detroit is second among all American League clubs with a .628 winning percentage at home during that stretch, trailing a .656 winning percentage by the New York Yankees.

CABRERA SLUGS AGAINST THE TWINS:
Miguel Cabrera enters tonight’s game versus Minnesota hitting .298 (67x225) with 16 doubles, 17 home runs and 49 RBI in 60 games during his career against the club. He is fifth among all active major league players with a .596 slugging percentage against the Twins.

JHONNY ON THE SPOT:
Jhonny Peralta is batting .333 (35x105) with five doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 21 RBI over his last 29 games dating back to April 22. He is fourth in the American League with a .600 slugging percentage during that stretch, while he is eighth with a .333 batting average and tied for eighth with seven home runs.

BULLISH BEHAVIOR:
Tigers relievers have compiled a 2.79 ERA (29.0IP/9ER) and 29 strikeouts over the club’s last eight games dating back to May 22. During the eight-game stretch, club relievers have limited opponents to a .206 batting average (22x107).

GAME BALL DELIVERY:
Tonight’s game ball will be delivered by E4 Specialist William A. Roberts of the United States Army from Delton, Michigan. E4 Specialist Roberts has served in both the United States Navy and Army with service aboard the USS John F. Kennedy in the Persian Gulf, and most recently, a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

MADE IN DETROIT COLLEGE NIGHT:
For just $19, college students can enjoy “Made In Detroit” College Night, presented by Big Boy and AMP Radio. One low price includes a game ticket in the Pavilion seating area, where college students can meet other students from around the area, and a special limited edition “Made in Detroit” Tigers Player T-Shirt. The featured Player T-Shirt for Tuesday’s game will be Miguel Cabrera.

TONIGHT’S TIDBITS
• Tonight’s national anthem will be performed by L’Anse Creuse Middle School Central Bands.
• Tonight’s first pitch will be thrown out by Miss Wheelchair Michigan, Sharina Jones and a University of Detroit Jesuit

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TIGERS TODAY - MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011- 1:05 p.m.

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DETROIT TIGERS (26-26)
RHP Brad Penny (4-4, 4.45)
vs.
MINNESOTA TWINS (17-34)
RHP Nick Blackburn (4-4, 3.20)

RECENT RESULTS:
The Tigers split a day-night doubleheader with the Red Sox at Comerica Park yesterday, falling 4-3 during the day game and winning 3-0 during the night game. Jose Valverde (2-2) took the loss for Detroit during the day game,while Justin Verlander (5-3) blanked the Red Sox over 7.2 innings of work to earn the win during the night game. Andy Dirks and Brennan Boesch both connected for a solo home run during the day game, while Miguel Cabrera singled, doubled and drove in a run during the night game. The Tigers continue a nine-game homestand today with the first game of a three-game series versus Minnesota. 

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TIGERS VERSUS RED SOX GAME POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

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MAKEUP GAME SCHEDULED AS PART OF SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER SUNDAY AT 7:05 P.M.

DETROIT – Tonight’s scheduled game against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park has been postponed due to rain and impending rain. The game will be made up Sunday, May 29 as the second game of a split doubleheader, which will begin with the regularly scheduled game at 1:05 p.m. and will be followed by the makeup game for tonight’s contest at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets for tonight’s game will be honored for the second game on Sunday at 7:05 p.m., no ticket exchange is necessary.

As a result of the split doubleheader, Kids Run the Bases has been canceled for this Sunday. Additionally, there will be no fireworks following the 7:05 p.m. game on Sunday.

Fans unable to attend the rescheduled game may exchange their unused tickets at any time for a future regular season game scheduled to be played within 12 months from today’s date; excluding Opening Day and subject to availability.

An additional note, Sunday’s 7:05 p.m. game will not be televised due to the Major League Baseball National Network Windows of Exclusivity, which will not allow local television for game telecasts which begin after 5:05 p.m.

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TIGERS ACQUIRE DAVID PURCEY FROM OAKLAND ATHLETICS IN EXCHANGE FOR SCOTT SIZEMORE

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DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has acquired lefthanded pitcher David Purcey from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for second baseman Scott Sizemore. Additionally, the Tigers today recalled the contract of infielder Danny Worth from Triple A Toledo.

Purcey appeared in nine games with Oakland this season after he was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in a two-player deal on April 18, 2011. He compiled a 2.13 ERA (12.2IP/3ER), fanned seven batters and limited opponents to a .191 batting average (9x47) during his stint with the Athletics.

Selected by Toronto in the first round of the 2004 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, he has posted a 5-10 record, 5.17 ERA (162.0IP/93ER) and 139 strikeouts in 68 appearances (21 starts) at the major league level with Toronto (2008-11) and Oakland (2011).

Sizemore batted .222 (14x63) with a double and four RBI in 17 games with the Tigers this season after having his contract recalled from Toledo on May 3. In 23 games with Toledo this season, he hit .408 (31x76) with seven doubles, a triple, two home runs and 15 RBI.

Worth saw action in 31 games with Toledo this season, hitting .270 (31x115) with nine doubles, a triple, three home runs and eight RBI. He received his first major league action with the Tigers during the 2010 season and he batted .255 (27x106) with five doubles, two home runs and eight RBI in 39 games.

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TIGERS VS. BLUE JAYS GAME ON JUNE 27 MOVED TO 6:05 P.M.

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DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, June 27 at Comerica Park has been moved to 6:05 p.m.

The City of Detroit Fireworks event is scheduled for the same evening. The game time change was made to accommodate fans to give them the opportunity to attend both the Tigers game and the fireworks show.

Tickets from the May 17 game will still be honored on June 27, no ticket exchange is necessary.

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TIGERS TODAY - THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011- 1:05 p.m.

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DETROIT TIGERS (25-23)RHP Max Scherzer (6-1, 2.98)

vs. BOSTON RED SOX (27-22)

RHP Alfredo Aceves (1-0, 2.42)

RECENT RESULTS:

Tigers knocked off the Rays 7-6 on Tuesday night. Al Alburquerque (1-1) picked up

the win in relief, while Joaquin Benoit earned the save. Alex Avila belted two home

runs and collected three RBI. The Tigers continue a nine-game homestand this

afternoon with the first game of a four-game series versus Boston. The homestand

concludes with a three-game series with Minnesota beginning on Monday afternoon.

May 3, a .684 winning percentage. The Tigers are tops among all American League

clubs with a .684 winning percentage during that stretch.

The Tigers and Rays were postponed due to rain yesterday. TheWINNING WAYS: Detroit has won 13 of the club’s last 19 games dating back to

HAPPY AT HOME:

since the start of the 2009 season, a .634 winning percentage. Detroit is second

among all American League clubs with a .634 winning percentage at home during

that stretch, trailing only a .656 winning percentage by the New York Yankees.

The Tigers have compiled a 116-67 record at Comerica Park

PITCHING IN AT HOME:

(144.0IP/47ER) over the last 16 games at home dating back to April 13. The Tigers

are third among American League clubs with a 3.19 ERA (189.0IP/67ER) at home

this season.

Detroit has posted an 11-5 record and 2.94 ERA

JHONNY ON THE SPOT:

a triple, six home runs and 18 RBI over his last 25 games dating back to April 22.

He is sixth among all American League players with a .587 slugging percentage

during that stretch, while he is tied for eighth with six home runs.

Jhonny Peralta is batting .326 (30x92) with four doubles,

PITCHING MATTERS IN MAY:

(183.1IP/69ER) in 21 games during May. Detroit is third among American League

DOUBLE TIME:

the club has now recorded 58 doubles in the team’s last 29 games dating back to

April 22. Detroit is fourth among all American League clubs with 58 doubles during

that stretch. The Tigers enter today’s game fourth in the league with 92 doubles this

season.

The Tigers collected one double on Tuesday versus Tampa Bay and

DAYTIME DELIGHT:

13-9 record during day games this season. Detroit is tops among all major league

clubs with 13 wins during the day in 2011.

The Tigers enter this afternoon’s game versus Boston with a

GAME BALL DELIVERY:

Foster of the United States Army National Guard from Chelsea, Michigan. Specialist

Foster is currenly on leave while deployed to Kuwait.

Today’s game ball will be delivered by Specialist Nicholas

TODAY’S TIDBITS

• Today’s national anthem will be performed

by Michael Greene.

• Today’s first pitch will be thrown out by

Brian Rolnitcky from CBS Radio and a 3

Dimensional Services Representative.

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clubs with a .238 batting average against (161x676) during the month, while the

team is fifth with a 3.39 ERA.

The Tigers have compiled a 3.39 ERA

TIGERS VS. RAYS GAME POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

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DETROIT – Today’s scheduled game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park has been postponed due to rain and impending rain. The game will be made up on Monday, June 13 at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets for today’s game will be honored for the game on June 13, no ticket exchange is necessary.

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TIGERS TODAY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011- 1:05 p.m.

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TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Record: 25-23 / Streak: W3

Game # 49 / Home # 22

Home:13-8 / Road: 12-15

TV/Radio

FSD /AM 1270 & 97.1 FM

TIGERS VS. RAYS

2011 Record: 2-0

2011 at Home: 2-0

2011 at Tampa Bay: 0-0

All-Time Record: 48-50

All-Time at Home: 26-24

All-Time at Comerica Park: 23-19

All-Time at Tampa Bay: 22-26

2011 Game Log

Date Site Result Winner/Loser/Save

5/23 DET W, 6-3 Furbush/Hellickson

5/24 DET W, 7-6 Alburquerque/Ramos/Benoit

5/25 DET

8/22 TB

8/23 TB

8/24 TB

8/25 TB

STREAKS

Last five games: 3-2

Last 10 games: 5-5

Last 15 games: 10-5

Last 20 games: 13-7

DETROIT TIGERS (25-23)

RHP Brad Penny (4-4, 4.45)

vs. TAMPA BAY RAYS (26-23)

RHP Andy Sonnanstine (0-1, 4.21)

RECENT RESULTS:

(1-1) picked up the win in relief, while Joaquin Benoit earned the save. Alex Avila

belted two home runs and collected three RBI. The Tigers continue a 10-game

homestand this afternoon with the final game of a three-game series versus Tampa

Bay. The homestand continues with a four-game series with Boston and a

three-game series with Minnesota.

The Tigers knocked off the Rays 7-6 last night. Al Alburquerque

LOOKING FOR A SWEEP:

three-game series versus Tampa Bay at Comerica Park. With a win today over the

Rays, it would mark the first time ever the Tigers have swept Tampa Bay in Detroit.

The Tigers have won both of the first two games of a

JHONNY ON THE SPOT:

a triple, six home runs and 18 RBI over his last 25 games dating back to April 22.

He is fifth among all American League players with a .587 slugging percentage

during that stretch, while he is tied for seventh with six home runs.

Jhonny Peralta is batting .326 (30x92) with four doubles,

AVILA PROVIDING POP FROM EIGHTH SPOT:

home runs from the eighth spot of the Tigers order last night versus Tampa Bay and

all eight of his home runs have come when hitting eighth this season. His eight

home runs mark the most home runs from the lower third of the batting order

(seventh, eighth and ninth spots combined) by any major league player in 2011.

Alex Avila connected for two

(Source: Elias Sports Bureau)

G.R.E.A.T. DAY:

addressed a group of students from the Gang Resistance Education and Training

about the importance of becoming responsible members of the community. Since

1992, the Tigers have dedicated one game a year to G.R.E.A.T. This year, more

than 1,200 students will be on hand to celebrate their achievements in avoiding

destructive behaviors.

Prior to today’s game, Tigers first base coach Tom Brookens

SAFETY PATROL AND AQUAFINA PERFECT ATTENDANCE DAYS:

afternoon’s game marks the last of five days throughout the season where students

who serve on safety patrol and service squads, or have perfect school attendence

receive free tickets to view a Tigers game at Comerica Park. Detroit Public Schools

received 2,000 tickets to distribute and the Archdiocese of Detroit received more

than 2,400 tickets for deserving students. Aquafina will provide a limited number of

drawstring bags for students in attendance.

This

GAME BALL DELIVERY:

Mason, Michigan will deliver the game ball. Specialist Spoor recently returned from

his first deployment to Afghanistan where he was awarded the Combat Action Badge

and the Army Commendation Medal. He has proudly served the United States Army

for three years. Tickets for Specialist Spoor and his guests will be provided by

3-Dimensional Services Group.

Specialist Tyler Spoor of the United States Army from 

TODAY’S TIDBITS

• Today’s national anthem will be performed

by Amber Grand and the Bloomfield Sign

Choir.

• Today’s first pitch will be thrown out by a

Fantasy Experience Representative.

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TIGERS TONIGHT - TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011- 7:05 p.m.

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TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Record: 24-23 / Streak: W2

Game # 48 / Home # 21

Home:12-8 / Road: 12-15

TV/Radio

FSD /AM 1270 & 97.1 FM

TIGERS VS. RAYS

2011 Record: 1-0

2011 at Home: 1-0

2011 at Tampa Bay: 0-0

All-Time Record: 47-50

All-Time at Home: 25-24

All-Time at Comerica Park: 22-19

All-Time at Tampa Bay: 22-26

2011 Game Log

Date Site Result Winner/Loser/Save

5/23 DET W, 6-3 Furbush/Hellickson

5/24 DET

5/25 DET

8/22 TB

8/23 TB

8/24 TB

8/25 TB

STREAKS

Last five games: 2-3

Last 10 games: 5-5

Last 15 games: 9-6

Last 20 games: 12-8

DETROIT TIGERS (24-23)

RHP Justin Verlander (4-3, 2.96)

vs. TAMPA BAY RAYS (26-22)

RHP Wade Davis (4-4, 3.47)

RECENT RESULTS:

Park. Charlie Furbush (1-0) earned the win for Detroit, blanking the Rays in 3.2

innings of work. Andy Dirks belted a solo home run for the Tigers, while Victor

Martinez and Jhonny Peralta both finished with a hit and two RBI. The Tigers

continue a 10-game homestand this evening with the second game of a three-game

series versus Tampa Bay. The homestand continues with a four-game series with

Boston and a three-game series with Minnesota.

The Tigers knocked off the Rays 6-3 last night at Comerica

VICTOR’S ON THE MARK AGAINST THE RAYS:

game versus Tampa Bay hitting .383 (87x227) with 15 doubles, eight home runs

and 43 RBI in 57 games during his career against the club. He is tops among all

active major league players with a .383 batting average against the Rays.

Victor Martinez enters tonight’s

PERALTA PACKS A PUNCH VERSUS TAMPA BAY:

against Tampa Bay batting .321 (70x218) with 11 doubles, two triples, 10 home

runs and 38 RBI in 59 games during his career versus the club. He is seventh

among all active major league players with a .321 batting average versus Tampa

Bay.

Jhonny Peralta enters tonight’s

PITCHING IN AT HOME:

(135.0IP/41ER) over the last 15 games at home dating back to April 13. The Tigers

are third among American League clubs with a 3.05 ERA (180.0IP/61ER) at home

this season.

Detroit has posted a 10-5 record and 2.73 ERA

JHONNY ON THE SPOT:

a triple, six home runs and 18 RBI over his last 24 games dating back to April 22.

He is fifth among all American League players with a .584 slugging percentage during

that stretch, while he is tied for sixth with six home runs.

Jhonny Peralta is batting .326 (29x89) with three doubles,

FOR STARTERS:

(247.0IP/76ER) over the last 37 games. Club starters are tied for third in the

American League with 19 wins this season, while they are tied for fourth with 30

quality starts and are fourth with a 3.41 ERA.

Tigers starting pitchers have posted a 16-10 record and 2.77 ERA

GAME BALL DELIVERY:

Zultak of the United States Army from Farmington Hills, Michigan. Captain Zultak

served as a Rifle Platoon Leader while deployed in Iraq and has received the

Valorous Unit Award, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman

Badge, Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist Badge and Canadian Parachutist Badge.

Tonight’s game ball will be delivered by Captain Michael

VERLANDER’S VICTORY FOR VETERANS:

Justin Verlander will host injured Veterans and their families from the John D.

Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit and the Veterans Affairs Ann

Arbor Healthcare System in his private luxury suite.

During tonight’s game, Tigers pitcher,

TONIGHT’S TIDBITS

• Tonight’s national anthem will be performed

by Lynnae Winnie.

• Tonight’s first pitch will be thrown out by

World Champion Ice Dancers, Meryl

Davis and Charlie White, and a Kid’s Club

Raffle winner.

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Coke Placed on DL, Wilk's Contract Purchased from Toledo

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The Tigers today announced the club has placed lefthanded pitcher Phil Coke on the 15-day disabled list with a right foot bone bruise. To take Coke's spot on the club's 25-man roster the Tigers are purchasing the contract of lefthanded pitcher Adam Wilk from Triple A Toledo.

Wilk is 3-4 with a 3.86 ERA (49.0IP/21ER) in eight starts with the Mud Hens. He has fanned 32 batters during his eight outings, while issuing only five walks.

To create room on the club's 40-man roster for Wilk, the Tigers today have designated the contract of righthanded pitcher Robbie Weinhardt for assignment.

Additionally, the Tigers will recall lefthanded pitcher Andy Oliver on Saturday to start that evening's game versus the Boston Red Sox.

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Tigers place Thomas on DL; Furbush Recalled from Toledo

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The Tigers have placed lefthanded pitcher Brad Thomas on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 11 with left elbow inflammation.

To replace Thomas on Detroit’s 25-man roster, the club has today recalled the contract of lefthanded pitcher Charlie Furbush from Triple A Toledo.

Furbush posted a 4-3 record, 2.91 ERA (46.1IP/15ER) and 55 strikeouts in eight starts with the Mud Hens. He departed Toledo leading the International League with 55 strikeouts.

Furbush will wear uniform number 49.

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COMERICA PARK NAMED ONE OF THE MOST VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY BALLPARKS OF 2011

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DETROIT – Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, has grabbed third place in PETA's 10th annual ranking of the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks. The ballpark's lineup of delicious options this year includes veggie dogs, veggie Italian sausage, black-bean burgers, veggie sushi, vegetable stir-fry, veggie wraps, meatless taco salad, fruit cups, corn on the cob, hummus plates, fresh fruit smoothies, veggie trays and veggie fried rice.

"With flamethrower Justin Verlander on the mound and flame-broiled veggie Italian sausage on the grill, Comerica Park is the place to be this summer," says PETA Associate Director Chris Holbein. "With so many health-friendly vegetarian dishes to choose from, eating smart while cheering on the Tigers has never been easier."

Grabbing first-place honors is the San Francisco Giants' AT&T Park, which offers fans veggie dogs, veggie burgers, portobello mushroom sandwiches, veggie sushi, Asian noodles with vegetables, and meatless burritos. After four straight years of taking top honors, Philadelphia Phillies' Citizens Bank Park, has slipped to an honorable second-place finish this year. Rounding out the top 10 are Turner Field (Atlanta Braves), Coors Field (Colorado Rockies), Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (Oakland Athletics), PETCO Park (San Diego Padres), Angel Stadium (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim), Minute Maid Park (Houston Astros), and Miller Park (Milwaukee Brewers).

Each team on the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks list will receive a framed certificate from PETA.

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TIGERS VS. BLUE JAYS GAME POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

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DETROIT – Tonight’s scheduled game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park has been postponed due to rain and impending rain. The game will be made up on Monday, June 27 at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets for tonight’s game will be honored for the game on June 27, no ticket exchange is necessary.

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TIGERS TONIGHT - MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011

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7:05 p.m.

DETROIT TIGERS (22-18)

vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS (20-20)

RHP Kyle Drabek (2-2, 4.81)

RECENT RESULTS:

Comerica Park was postponed due to rain. The Tigers recorded their 10th victory in

the last 11 games with a 3-0 victory over the Royals on Saturday at Comerica Park.

Brad Penny (4-3) blanked the Royals on five hits over eight innings to earn the victory,

while Jose Valverde worked the ninth for his 10th save. Jhonny Peralta led the

Tigers offense with a pair of hits, including a double, and an RBI, while both Miguel

Cabrera and Victor Martinez added an RBI in the victory. The club continues a fourgame

homestand this evening with the first game of a two-game series against the

Toronto Blue Jays. Following tomorrow night’s game, the club heads to Boston and

Pittsburgh for a five-game road trip.

The Tigers game versus the Royals yesterday afternoon at

SEVEN STRAIGHT, LOOKING FOR EIGHT:

against the Blue Jays with a seven-game winning streak, the longest since also

winning seven straight from June 11-18, 2010. The last club winning streak of more

than seven games was an eight-game streak April 29-May 8, 2007.

The Tigers enter tonight’s game

PUTTING ZEROES ON THE BOARD:

afternoon for the club’s sixth shutout this season, which leads the American League.

The six shutouts are tied for the third-most by a Tigers team through the club’s first

40 games since at least 1919, trailing seven from the 2006 Tigers and eight from

the 1945 Tigers.

The Tigers blanked the Royals on Saturday

PITCHING IN AT HOME:

(117.0IP/35ER) over the last 13 games at home dating back to April 13. Detroit is

second among American League clubs with a 3.06 ERA (162.0IP/55ER) at home this

season.

The Tigers have posted a 9-4 record and 2.69 ERA

ELECTRIC 11-GAME STRETCH:

games, marking the best 11-game streak by a Tigers team since also posting a

10-1 mark April 30-May 12, 2007. The Tigers won 11 of club’s 12 games April 29-

May 12, 2007.

The Tigers have won 10 of the club’s last 11

CANADIAN TIGERS FAN NIGHT:

the Detroit Tigers will once again offer a special Canadian Tigers Fan Night.

Canadian fans can enjoy music from the Chatham Concert Band, play Canadian

baseball trivia and one lucky Canadian fan will be chosen to throw out the first

pitch.

In honor of Tigers fans from north of the border,

TWEETUP AND VIEWING PARTY:

game viewing party and TweetUp of the 2011 season on Thursday, May 19 at the

Buffalo Wild Wings in Lake Orion.

The Detroit Tigers will host their first road

MAY MEZZANINE TICKET SPECIAL:

tickets, which are normally $15, for Monday-Thursday home games in May

(excluding Boston).

Tigers fans can purchase $10 Mezzanine

TIGERS VALUE OFFERS AT COMERICA PARK:

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kids prize.

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along Columbia.

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$5 Single-game tickets available for every Tigers home game.$5 Kids Value Meals every game – includes a hot dog, chips, juice box and a$5 Adult Value Meals every game – includes a hot dog, chips and a soda.$5 Parking available in Lots M, R, P and Q between Cass and Grand River$5 Tigers Magazine every game – includes scorecard, game notes.

TONIGHT’S TIDBITS

• Tonight’s national anthems will be

performed by the Chatham Concert Band.

• Tonight’s first pitch will be thrown out by

representatives from Bank of America and

Canadian fan night.

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BORDER NEIGHBORS CLASH BEGINS MONDAY AS TIGERS HOST TORONTO BLUE JAYS IN TWO-GAME SERIES AT COMERICA PARK

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DETROIT – The Tigers, winners of seven straight, continue their homestand when they play a two-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Tigers will host the Blue Jays Monday-Tuesday, May 16-17. Both games will begin at 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

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May 15 - TIGERS VERSUS ROYALS GAME POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

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DETROIT – Today’s scheduled game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park has been postponed due to rain and impending rain. The game will be made up on Thursday, September 1 at 1:05 p.m.

Tickets for today’s game will be honored for the game on September 1, no ticket exchange is necessary. Additionally, the Magglio Ordonez mini bat giveaway scheduled for today will be distributed on September 1.

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TIGERS PLACE MAGGLIO ORDONEZ ON 15-DAY DISABLED LIST

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Detroit will Purchase the Contract of Andy Dirks from Triple A Toledo

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has placed outfielder Magglio Ordonez on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 11 with right ankle weakness. Additionally, the Tigers will purchase the contract of outfielder Andy Dirks from Triple A Toledo upon his arrival to Detroit to take Ordonez’s spot on the club’s 25-man roster.

Ordonez is hitting .172 (17x99) with three doubles, a home run and five RBI in 26 games with the Tigers this season. He underwent a surgical procedure to stabilize a right ankle fracture on August 25, 2010, a procedure performed by Dr. Phillip Kwong of the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. Ordonez will be referred back to Dr. Kwong for further testing and evaluation.

Dirks is batting .328 (43x131) with 25 runs scored, six doubles, a triple, six home runs, 20 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 34 games with Toledo in 2011. He departs Toledo tied for second in the International League with 43 hits, while he is tied for third with 25 runs scored and 10 stolen bases and tied for seventh with a .328 batting average.

Dirks will wear uniform number 12 when his contract is purchased by the Tigers from Toledo following his arrival to Detroit.

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Justin Verlander throws no-hitter

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In Saturday's game against Toronto, the second game of a three game series, Justin Verlander threw his second career no hitter. It was one walk away from being a perfect game. His last no-no was at Comerica Park on June 12, 2007 against the Milwaukee Brewers.

He carved up Blue Jays hitters this afternoon, however, he only racked up four strikeouts. In his first no hitter, he had 12 K's.

The Blue Jays' ace, Ricky Romero, only went 3.1 innings. He gave up six runs on five hits. The Tigers, with JV's stellar performance, come away with a 9-0 victory.

Verlander throws second career no hitter

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Tigers beat New York Yankees 4-2

By Matt Harding
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In the second game of the series against the Yankees, the Tigers threw Brad Penny, just 1-3 before the contest. Penny went six innings strong, giving up one unearned run on six hits and two walks. He also struck out a batter.

The Yankee's starter and 2009 Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia went seven innings giving up four earned runs and ten hits.

CC Sabathia couldn't fool the Tigers tonight!
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The Tigers jumped ahead in the first inning with a pair of hits and a sac fly. Their lead remained 2-0 until the top of the fourth when the Yanks countered with a couple of base hits of their own, cutting the lead to 2-1.

In the fifth inning, after a Brandon Inge walk, Austin Jackson tripled to left field. A Scott Sizemore single brought him around to score.

Jackson hustles to third base
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New York's Mark Teixeira blasted a solo home run off of Mark Schlereth in the top of the eighth inning. However, that's all the damage that the Yankees would do, losing 4-2. Closer Jose Valverde gets the save while Penny received the W. The Tigers play the Yanks again Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon.

Mark Teixeira blasts a solo shot to left field
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