GDT16: 4/19/13 - DET (9-6) AT LAA (4-10) - 10:05 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Anibal Sanchez (2-0, 1.42 ERA)

Sanchez is coming off back-to-back seven-inning, eight-strikeout wins, including last Sunday in Oakland. He has seven-inning quality starts against the Angels in each of the past two years but has a loss and a no-decision to show for it.



Angels: RHP Tommy Hanson, (1-1, 6.55 ERA)

Hanson was roughed up in the first inning against the Astros on Friday, giving up three runs while throwing 37 pitches and allowing the first five batters to reach base. He somewhat recovered, giving up five runs in five innings.









Hunter faces former team as Angels host Tigers

By AJ Cassavell / MLB.com | 4/17/2013 11:14 PM ET

After five seasons during which he became one of Orange County's most beloved ballplayers, Torii Hunter will take his familiar place in the Angel Stadium outfield on Friday night.

Only this time, he'll do so sporting his road grays and a Detroit Tigers cap.

Hunter's past and his present meet this weekend at Angel Stadium as the Tigers host the Angels for three games beginning Friday, when the Halos' Tommy Hanson takes the hill against Anibal Sanchez.

Throughout the 2012 season, Hunter reiterated his desire to return to the Angels organization for '13. But the club, with its plethora of outfielders, opted not to re-sign him and instead, he inked a two-year, $26 million contract with Detroit.

"There's not that many people in the league like Torii Hunter, man," Angels right-hander Jered Weaver said. "He's bright-eyed and bushy-tailed every single day. He comes in with a great attitude and a great mindset."

The start to Hunter's season and the start to the Angels' season have been polar opposites. Hunter is off to a torrid start with a .413 average and a league-leading 26 hits as of Thursday afternoon.

Meanwhile, the Halos are struggling. Their four wins are tied for the fewest in the American League. Some have suggested the club has missed Hunter's leadership.

"He was a big piece of our team, but at the same time, we have a lot of guys that step up and play the game, too," second baseman Howie Kendrick said. "He was a very vocal leader, he was a very passionate guy about the game, but we have a lot of guys in this locker room that are very passionate and play with a lot of vigor.

"Like I said, he'll be missed, but you have other veteran guys around that definitely step up. When things need to be done, they'll do it."

Friday also marks this season's first meeting between Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout, who finished first and second, respectively, in last year's hotly-contested American League Most Valuable Player voting.

Angels: Rotation woes
• The Angels will need more production out of their starting pitchers if they want to meet the high expectations they set at the beginning of the season. The 6.07 rotation ERA is the highest in the Majors and only one starter has recorded an out in the seventh inning all year.

"You want to see them get deeper in games, but you have to make pitches to get deeper in the game," Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher said. "We're making too many pitches early in the game. At some point, you have to stop the bleeding. And at some point, hopefully the ball will kick the right way, and we'll get an out. But right now, it's just not rolling in the right direction for us."

In two starts this season, Hanson is 1-1 with a 6.55 ERA.

Tigers: Sanchez looks to stay hot
• In each of his last two starts, Sanchez has posted seven-inning, eight-strikeout victories, and he'll get the ball against the Angels on Friday.

"He's a guy who doesn't fall into patterns," catcher Alex Avila said after Sanchez held the A's to one run on three hits in seven innings Sunday. "He isn't afraid to throw anything at any time."

Sanchez's 1.42 ERA this season leads the team.

• Tigers starters have recorded a quality start in each of the last seven games, going 4-2 with a 1.72 ERA.

• Hunter is two home runs shy of 300 for his career. He would become the 17th active player to reach the milestone.

Worth noting
• Despite their rich histories and similar solid performances over the past decade, the Tigers and Angels have never made the playoffs in the same season.

• Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder is hitting .313 against Hanson with a homer and a double in 18 plate appearances.

• The two clubs split the season series last season, 5-5, as the Angels closed with a three-game sweep in early September.

AJ Cassavell is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @ajcassavell. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.









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• SAT, April 20:
TIGERS: (RHP Rick Porcello (0-1, 5.11 ERA)) AT
ANGELS: (RHP Garrett Richards (0-0, 4.22 ERA))
3:05 p.m. ET (FS-D / AM 1270 & 97.1 FM)


• SUN, April 21:
TIGERS: (RHP Doug Fister (3-0, 2.70 ERA)) AT
ANGELS: (LHP C.J. Wilson (1-0, 4.00 ERA))
3:35 p.m. ET (FS-D / AM 1270 & 97.1 FM)


• MON, April 22:
OFF DAY


• TUE, April 23:
TIGERS: (RHP Max Scherzer (1-0, 2.84 ERA)) VS
ROYALS: (RHP Wade Davis (2-0, 2.25 ERA))
7:08 p.m. ET (FS-D / AM 1270 & 97.1 FM)

STARTING LINEUPS:

TIGERS

Austin Jackson, CF (2-for-3, K off Hanson)
Torii Hunter, RF (2-for-3, K off Hanson)
Miguel Cabrera, 3B (0-for-1, walk, K off Hanson)
Prince Fielder, 1B (5-for-16, HR, 4 K’s off Hanson)
Victor Martinez, DH
Andy Dirks, LF
Jhonny Peralta, SS
Alex Avila, C
Ramon Santiago, 2B (1-for-2, K off Hanson)

P: Anibal Sanchez


ANGELS

Peter Bourjos, CF
Mike Trout, LF (1-for-4, HR, 2 K’s off Sanchez)
Albert Pujols, DH (3-for-15, 3 K’s off Sanchez)
Josh Hamilton, RF (4-for-4, 2 walks off Sanchez)
Mark Trumbo, 1B (2-for-6 off Sanchez)
Howie Kendrick, 2B (2-for-6, 2 K’s off Sanchez)
Chris Iannetta, C (0-for-9, 3 K’s off Sanchez)
Brendan Harris, SS
Luis Jimenez, 3B

P: Tommy Hanson

DET - Top 1st
B:3 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson flies out to center fielder Peter Bourjos.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Torii Hunter singles on a line drive to center fielder Peter Bourjos.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Miguel Cabrera singles on a line drive to left fielder Mike Trout. Torii Hunter to 2nd.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Prince Fielder grounds into a double play, second baseman Howie Kendrick to shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Mark Trumbo. Miguel Cabrera out at 2nd.


LAA - Bot 1st
B:1 S:0 O:0
Peter Bourjos singles on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:2 S:3 O:1
Mike Trout strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Albert Pujols singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson. Peter Bourjos out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Austin Jackson to third baseman Miguel Cabrera.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Josh Hamilton singles on a fly ball to right fielder Torii Hunter. Albert Pujols to 2nd.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Mark Trumbo grounds into a force out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to second baseman Ramon Santiago. Josh Hamilton out at 2nd.

0-0 AFTER 1 INNING

DET - Top 2nd
B:1 S:2 O:0
Victor Martinez singles on a line drive to left fielder Mike Trout.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Andy Dirks pops out to third baseman Luis Jimenez in foul territory.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Jhonny Peralta flies out to center fielder Peter Bourjos.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Alex Avila singles on a ground ball to right fielder Josh Hamilton. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

B:3 S:3 O:3
Ramon Santiago strikes out swinging.


LAA - Bot 2nd
B:0 S:1 O:1
Howie Kendrick flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Chris Iannetta pops out to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Brendan Harris grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.

0-0 AFTER 2 INNINGS

DET - Top 3rd
B:4 S:0 O:0
Austin Jackson walks.

With Torii Hunter batting, Austin Jackson steals (3) 2nd base.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Torii Hunter grounds out, shortstop Brendan Harris to first baseman Mark Trumbo. Austin Jackson to 3rd.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Miguel Cabrera grounds out, third baseman Luis Jimenez to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:2 S:0 O:3
Prince Fielder pops out to shortstop Brendan Harris.


LAA - Bot 3rd
B:0 S:0 O:0
Luis Jimenez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jhonny Peralta. Luis Jimenez advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by shortstop Jhonny Peralta.

B:0 S:0 O:0
Peter Bourjos singles on a bunt ground ball to catcher Alex Avila. Luis Jimenez to 3rd.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Mike Trout out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Torii Hunter. Luis Jimenez scores.
LAA 1 - 0

B:1 S:1 O:2
Albert Pujols lines out to third baseman Miguel Cabrera.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Josh Hamilton flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

LAA 1 - 0 AFTER 3 INNINGS

DET - Top 4th
B:4 S:2 O:0
Victor Martinez walks.

B:2 S:1 O:0
Andy Dirks singles on a line drive to right fielder Josh Hamilton. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Jhonny Peralta grounds into a double play, third baseman Luis Jimenez to second baseman Howie Kendrick. Victor Martinez out at 3rd. Andy Dirks out at 2nd. Jhonny Peralta to 1st.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Alex Avila singles on a ground ball to center fielder Peter Bourjos. Jhonny Peralta to 3rd.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Ramon Santiago flies out to left fielder Mike Trout.


LAA - Bot 4th
B:2 S:3 O:1
Mark Trumbo strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Howie Kendrick strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Chris Iannetta singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Miguel Cabrera.

With Brendan Harris batting, wild pitch by Anibal Sanchez, Chris Iannetta to 2nd.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Brendan Harris doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks. Chris Iannetta scores.
LAA 2 - 0

B:0 S:0 O:3
Luis Jimenez flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

LAA 2 - 0 AFTER 4 INNINGS

DET - Top 5th
B:0 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson grounds out softly, pitcher Tommy Hanson to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Torii Hunter grounds out, third baseman Luis Jimenez to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:4 S:1 O:2
Miguel Cabrera walks.

B:4 S:2 O:2
Prince Fielder walks. Miguel Cabrera to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Victor Martinez strikes out swinging.


LAA - Bot 5th
B:2 S:2 O:1
Peter Bourjos grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Mike Trout grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Albert Pujols grounds out sharply, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.

LAA 2 - 0 AFTER 5 INNINGS

DET - Top 6th
B:1 S:2 O:1
Andy Dirks lines out sharply to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Jhonny Peralta flies out to center fielder Peter Bourjos.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Alex Avila lines out to left fielder Mike Trout.


LAA - Bot 6th
B:2 S:2 O:1
Josh Hamilton flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Mark Trumbo singles on a ground ball to third baseman Miguel Cabrera, deflected by pitcher Anibal Sanchez.

Injury Delay.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Howie Kendrick singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andy Dirks. Mark Trumbo to 2nd.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Chris Iannetta grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Ramon Santiago. Mark Trumbo to 3rd. Howie Kendrick out at 2nd. Chris Iannetta to 1st.

B:3 S:1 O:3
Brendan Harris lines out to second baseman Ramon Santiago.

LAA 2 - 0 AFTER 6 INNINGS

DET - Top 7th
Defensive Substitution: Andrew Romine replaces shortstop Brendan Harris, batting 8th, playing shortstop.

Pitching Change: Mark Lowe replaces Tommy Hanson.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Ramon Santiago bunt grounds out, pitcher Mark Lowe to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Austin Jackson walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

With Torii Hunter batting, Austin Jackson steals (4) 2nd base.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Torii Hunter walks.

Coaching visit to mound.
Pitching Change: Sean Burnett replaces Mark Lowe.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Miguel Cabrera singles on a line drive to left fielder Mike Trout. Austin Jackson to 3rd. Torii Hunter to 2nd.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Prince Fielder grounds into a double play, second baseman Howie Kendrick to shortstop Andrew Romine to first baseman Mark Trumbo. Miguel Cabrera out at 2nd.


LAA - Bot 7th
B:2 S:1 O:0
Luis Jimenez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Peter Bourjos out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Anibal Sanchez to first baseman Prince Fielder. Luis Jimenez to 2nd.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Mike Trout flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks. Luis Jimenez to 3rd.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Albert Pujols singles on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks. Luis Jimenez scores.
LAA 3 - 0

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Darin Downs replaces Anibal Sanchez.

B:3 S:3 O:3
Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.

LAA 3 - 0 AFTER 7 INNINGS

DET - Top 8th
Pitching Change: Scott Downs replaces Sean Burnett.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Victor Martinez grounds out, shortstop Andrew Romine to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Matt Tuiasosopo replaces Andy Dirks.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Matt Tuiasosopo strikes out swinging.

B:3 S:1 O:2
Jhonny Peralta doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Mike Trout.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Alex Avila grounds out to first baseman Mark Trumbo.


LAA - Bot 8th
Matt Tuiasosopo remains in the game as the left fielder.

Pitching Change: Octavio Dotel replaces Darin Downs.

B:3 S:2 O:0
Mark Trumbo singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:0 S:2 O:1
Howie Kendrick grounds into a force out, first baseman Prince Fielder to shortstop Jhonny Peralta. Mark Trumbo out at 2nd. Howie Kendrick to 1st.

B:2 S:0 O:1
Chris Iannetta doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. Howie Kendrick to 3rd.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Andrew Romine grounds out to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:4 S:1 O:2
Luis Jimenez walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Peter Bourjos triples (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Austin Jackson, deflected by left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo. Howie Kendrick scores. Chris Iannetta scores. Luis Jimenez scores.
LAA 6 - 0

B:2 S:0 O:2
Mike Trout doubles (7) on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. Peter Bourjos scores.
LAA 7 - 0

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Brayan Villarreal replaces Octavio Dotel.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Albert Pujols singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo. Mike Trout scores.
LAA 8 - 0

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner J. B. Shuck replaces Albert Pujols.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Josh Hamilton flies out to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

LAA 8 - 0 AFTER 8 INNINGS

DET - Top 9th
J. B. Shuck remains in the game as the designated hitter.

Pitching Change: Dane De La Rosa replaces Scott Downs.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Ramon Santiago grounds out, pitcher Dane De La Rosa to second baseman Howie Kendrick to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Austin Jackson lines out to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Torii Hunter doubles (7) on a ground ball to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Miguel Cabrera singles on a line drive to center fielder Peter Bourjos. Torii Hunter scores.
LAA 8 - 1

B:1 S:1 O:3
Prince Fielder flies out to center fielder Peter Bourjos.


TIGERS LOSE 1-8

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W: Hanson
L: Sanchez, An


Game Info

WP: Sanchez, An.
Pitches-strikes: Sanchez, An 92-61, Downs, D 6-3, Dotel 30-17, Villarreal, B 7-5, Hanson 102-57, Lowe, M 17-7, Burnett, S 6-4, Downs, S 10-7, De La Rosa, D 19-14.
Groundouts-flyouts: Sanchez, An 7-5, Downs, D 0-0, Dotel 2-0, Villarreal, B 0-1, Hanson 6-4, Lowe, M 1-0, Burnett, S 1-0, Downs, S 2-0, De La Rosa, D 1-1.
Batters faced: Sanchez, An 30, Downs, D 1, Dotel 7, Villarreal, B 2, Hanson 26, Lowe, M 3, Burnett, S 2, Downs, S 4, De La Rosa, D 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Downs, D 1-0, Villarreal, B 1-1, Burnett, S 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Gary Darling. 1B: Paul Emmel. 2B: Bruce Dreckman. 3B: Clint Fagan.
Weather: 77 degrees, clear.
Wind: 6 mph, Out to CF.
T: 3:04.
Att: 39,023.