Monday, May 30, 2011

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.