The Detroit Tigers will have Justin Verlander on the hill for their series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Monday night at Comerica Park. Verlander, who sports a 2.74 ERA, looks to get his 16th victory of the season for the Tigers, who entered the day just one game behind the division-leading Chicago White Sox.
Here are the full lineups:
Royals
1. Jarrod Dyson CF
2. Alcides Escobar SS
3. Alex Gordon LF
4. Billy Butler DH
5. Salvador Perez C
6. Mike Moustakas 3B
7. Jeff Francoeur RF
8. Eric Hosmer 1B
9. Johnny Giavotella 2B
Tigers
1. Austin Jackson CF
2. Quintin Berry LF
3. Miguel Cabrera 3B
4. Prince Fielder 1B
5. Delmon Young DH
6. Andy Dirks RF
7. Jhonny Peralta SS
8. Alex Avila C
9. Omar Infante 2B
Luke Hochevar, who is 8-14 with a 5.40 ERA, will be on the mound for Kansas City. First pitch is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. ET.
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