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DETROIT TIGERS (43-38)
RHP Justin Verlander (10-3, 2.38)
vs.
NEW YORK METS (41-39)
RHP Mike Pelfrey (4-6, 4.78)
TIGERS AT A GLANCE
Record: 43-38 / Streak: W1
Game #82 / Home #43
Home: 25-17 / Road: 18-21
TV/Radio
FSD/AM 1270 & 97.1 FM
RECENT RESULTS
The Tigers suffered a 16-9 loss to the Mets last night. Phil Coke (1-8) took the loss for Detroit after allowing eight runs (seven earned) in four innings of work. Miguel Cabrera homered twice and drove in four runs for the Tigers, while Andy Dirks, Jhonny Peralta and Ryan Raburn all homered. The Tigers continue a 10-game homestand today with the final game of a three-game series versus the Mets. The homestand continues with a three-game series against the Giants beginning tomorrow night.
SCHLERETH OPTIONED; VILLARREAL RECALLED
Following last night’s game, the Tigers optioned the contract of lefthanded pitcher Daniel Schlereth to Triple A Toledo. Detroit today recalled the contract of righthanded pitcher Brayan Villarrealrom Toledo. Villarreal posted a 0-5 record and 4.41 ERA (32.2IP/16ER) in seven outings (five starts) with the Mud Hens in 2011.
WINNING WAYS
Detroit has won 31 of the club’s last 52 games dating back to May 3, a .596 winning percentage. The Tigers are second among all American League clubs with a .596 winning percentage during that stretch. The Boston Red Sox have compiled a 32-19 record during the stretch, a .627 winning percentage.
ON THE OFFENSIVE IN JUNE
The Tigers are batting .297 (280x942) with 139 runs scored, 44 doubles, nine triples and 34 home runs in 27 games during June. Detroit is tops among American League clubs with a .297 batting average, 34 home
runs and a .471 slugging percentage during the month, while the club is second with 139 runs scored.
VICTOR AT THE BAT
Victor Martinez is hitting .373 (44x118) with nine doubles, two home runs and 21 RBI over his last 31 games dating back to May 27. He is fourth among all American League players with a .373 batting average during that stretch.
BOESCH IS BASHING
Brennan Boesch enters today’s game versus the Mets hitting .390 (39x100) with eight doubles, six home runs and 13 RBI over his last 25 games dating back to June 3. He is tied for the lead in the American League with 39 hits during that stretch, while he is third with a .390 batting average, sixth with a .650 slugging percentage and tied for ninth with six home runs.
PLAYING LONGBALL
The Tigers belted five home runs last night against New York to mark the seventh time the club has connected for five-or-more runs at home during the 12-year history of Comerica Park. Detroit last belted five-or-more home runs at Comerica Park on September 25, 2008 versus Tampa Bay.
GAME BALL DELIVERY
Today’s game ball will be delivered by Staff Sergeant Dominic Prankienas of the United States Army from Bay City, Michigan. Staff Sergeant Prankienas has served one tour in Iraq and is currently home on leave
while deployed to Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Prankienas has proudly served the United States Army for five years.
VERLANDER’S VICTORY FOR VETERANS
During today’s game against the Mets, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander will host a group of Veterans from the John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit and the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System in his private luxury suite. These Veterans sustained injuries or illnesses in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom or in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
TODAY’S TIDBITS
• Today’s national anthem will be performed by the Saline Area Summer Band.
• Today’s first pitch will be thrown out by a Tigers suite holder, and representatives from CBS Radio and the Tigers Fantasy Experience.
