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
