Following a disappointing 9-8 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night, in which Justin Verlander allowed eight earned runs for the first time since 2009, the Tigers turn to Anibal Sanchez to right the ship on Wednesday night. The Royals are countering with lefty Bruce Chen, who has a 6.10 ERA in 13 career starts against the Tigers.
The lineups are as follows:
Detroit Tigers (69-59)
1. Austin Jackson (R) CF
2. Andy Dirks (L) LF
3. Miguel Cabrera (R) 3B
4. Prince Fielder (L) 1B
5. Delmon Young (R) DH
6. Jhonny Peralta (R) SS
7. Alex Avila (L) C
8. Jeff Baker (R) RF
9. Ramon Santiago (S) 2B
Royals (57-71)
1. Jarrod Dyson (L) CF
2. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
3. Alex Gordon (L) LF
4. Billy Butler (R) DH
5. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
6. Lorenzo Cain (R) RF
7. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
8. Brayan Pena (S) C
9. Johnny Giavotella (R) 2B
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