GDT35: 5/12/13 - DET (20-14) VS CLE (19-15) - 1:08 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Rick Porcello (1-2, 7.52 ERA)

Porcello rejoins Detroit's rotation after off-days led the Tigers to skip his spot and put him in the bullpen for a second spell. The young sinkerballer has back-to-back quality starts since his debacle against the Angels.



Indians: RHP Zach McAllister (3-3, 2.63 ERA)

McAllister was stellar in a win over the A's on Tuesday, turning in 7 2/3 scoreless innings. The big right-hander scattered five hits and ended the evening with five strikeouts and one walk in a 111-pitch effort.








PREVIEW




Tribe turns to McAllister vs. loaded Tigers lineup
Detroit counters with Porcello in rubber match of three-game series

By Zack Meisel / MLB.com | 5/11/2013 11:37 PM ET

For six years, Terry Francona had the duo of Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz at his disposal in Boston. He could fill out the rest of his lineup card around the two sluggers and know that opposing pitchers would have nightmares the night before they toed the rubber against the Red Sox.

Now Francona is the Indians' skipper, and he has to deal with another pair of mashers. This time, the two reside in Detroit, and Francona has quickly discovered the aches and pains of facing Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder.

"It's difficult getting through [them] without getting nicked up," Francona said. "That's the whole idea. You watch the way they run the game, and I guarantee you if you ask [Tigers manager Jim Leyland], he's going to tell you one of his responsibilities is to make sure we have to pitch to them as much as possible."

Both Cabrera and Fielder socked homers in Detroit's series-opening win on Friday. The duo combined for 74 long balls last season and both players hit better than .300.

"They're very dangerous," Francona said. "And it's a lot like Ortiz-Ramirez -- lefty, righty. It's very similar."

What has impressed the Tribe manager, however, is how the remainder of Detroit's batting order has settled in around Cabrera and Fielder. The Tigers added right fielder Torii Hunter over the winter, and the four-time All-Star has excelled in the No. 2 hole. Hunter is hitting .333 and has scored 23 runs.

Detroit also welcomed back designated hitter Victor Martinez, who missed the 2012 campaign with a torn knee ligament. Martinez has yet to find his groove, but should he return to form -- he is a career .301 hitter -- he would seem to be capable of providing plenty of protection in the No. 5 spot.

"What they have, which makes me more nervous than just [Cabrera and Fielder], is you've got Torii Hunter hitting in front of them," Francona said. "You've got Victor, who in my opinion is the best protection hitter maybe in all of baseball, and he hasn't even gotten hot yet. He switch-hits and he can hit from both sides and he puts the bat on the ball and he hits good pitching.

"That makes me nervous."

Francona will task right-hander Zach McAllister (3-3, 2.63 ERA) with the challenge of stifling the Tigers' potent lineup on Sunday, when the American League Central rivals clash in the rubber match of their three-game set at Comerica Park.

Indians: Bauer gets the call for Monday
• The Indians will select 22-year-old Trevor Bauer to start the second game of their doubleheader against the Yankees on Monday at Progressive Field. Bauer has made a pair of starts for Cleveland this season, and has posted a 1-1 record and 2.70 ERA. Across 10 innings, he has limited the opposition to three hits, but has issued 13 walks.

"I might be the high guy on him," Francona said. "I think this guy is going to be what we're looking for. He just has to develop, and sometimes that takes a while to do."

• Francona said Saturday he would likely rest center fielder Michael Bourn on Sunday and play Drew Stubbs at the position. Bourn played Friday and Saturday after returning from the disabled list.

Tigers: Porcello to start Sunday
• Right-hander Rick Porcello (1-2 7.52 ERA) will attempt to submit his third straight quality start on Sunday. He has fashioned a 4.05 ERA over his last two outings after surrendering nine runs on nine hits in two-thirds of an inning on April 20. In 15 career starts against Cleveland, Porcello has compiled a 5-3 mark and 4.10 ERA.

• Reliever Octavio Dotel will try to throw again next week. The right-hander met with Dr. James Andrews, who determined that Dotel's elbow has no structural damage and doesn't need surgery.

Worth noting
• Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta is batting .433 (13-for-30) in May.

• Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera is hitting .382 (13-for-34) in his career against Porcello. Catcher Carlos Santana boasts a .375 average (9-for-24) with three homers against the righty.

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







INJURY UPDATE:


• RHP Octavio Dotel (Right elbow inflammation, 15-day DL retroactive to April 20, 2013).








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• MON, May 13:
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• WED, May 15:
TIGERS: (RHP ? (0-0, -.-- ERA)) VS
ASTROS: (LHP Dallas Keuchel (0-1, 4.43 ERA))
1:08 p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• THU, May 16:
TIGERS: (RHP Justin Verlander (4-3, 1.93 ERA)) AT
RANGERS: (RHP Yu Darvish (6-1, 2.73 ERA))
8:05 p.m. ET (FS-D, MLBN / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

TIGERS

Andy Dirks, LF (1-for-3, double, K off Zach McAllister)
Torii Hunter, RF (0-for-3, K off McAllister)
Miguel Cabrera, 3B (2-for-8, double, K off McAllister)
Prince Fielder, 1B (2-for-6, K off McAllister)
Victor Martinez, DH (2-for-2 off McAllister)
Don Kelly, CF (1-for-2, K off McAllister)
Jhonny Peralta, SS (0-for-5, K off McAllister)
Brayan Pena, C
Omar Infante, 2B (0-for-3 off McAllister)

P: Rick Porcello


INDIANS

Michael Brantley, CF (6-for-23, 2 doubles, HR, 2 walks, K off Porcello)
Jason Kipnis, 2B (4-for-16, HR, walk, 2 K’s off Porcello)
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS (13-for-34, 2 doubles, 2 walks, 3 K’s off Porcello)
Nick Swisher, DH (6-for-19, 2 doubles, HR, 2 walks, 5 K’s off Porcello)
Carlos Santana, 1B (9-for-24, double, 3 HR, 2 walks, 6 K’s off Porcello)
Ryan Raburn, RF
Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B (1-for-7, double, K off Porcello)
Yan Gomes, C (0-for-2, K off Porcello)
Drew Stubbs, CF

P: Zach McAllister

CLE - Top 1st
B:0 S:2 O:1
Michael Brantley grounds out softly, pitcher Rick Porcello to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Jason Kipnis lines out to second baseman Omar Infante.

B:3 S:2 O:3
Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out softly, second baseman Omar Infante to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 1st
B:2 S:3 O:1
Andy Dirks strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Torii Hunter singles on a ground ball to left fielder Michael Brantley.

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

B:0 S:1 O:2
Prince Fielder lines out to right fielder Ryan Raburn.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Victor Martinez strikes out swinging.

0-0 AFTER 1 INNING

CLE - Top 2nd
B:2 S:2 O:1
Nick Swisher flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Carlos Santana flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

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


DET - Bot 2nd
B:3 S:2 O:0
Don Kelly singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan Raburn.

B:0 S:2 O:1
Jhonny Peralta grounds into a force out, third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall to second baseman Jason Kipnis. Don Kelly out at 2nd. Jhonny Peralta to 1st.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Brayan Pena homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field. Jhonny Peralta scores.
2 - 0

B:0 S:1 O:2
Omar Infante flies out to center fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Andy Dirks grounds out, second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Carlos Santana.

2 - 0 AFTER 2 INNINGS

CLE - Top 3rd
B:2 S:3 O:1
Lonnie Chisenhall strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Yan Gomes singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Drew Stubbs called out on strikes.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Michael Brantley singles on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. Yan Gomes to 3rd. Michael Brantley to 2nd on the throw.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Jason Kipnis doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks. Yan Gomes scores. Michael Brantley scores.
TIED 2 - 2

B:1 S:0 O:3
Asdrubal Cabrera flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.


DET - Bot 3rd
B:3 S:3 O:1
Torii Hunter strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Miguel Cabrera singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan Raburn.

B:4 S:0 O:1
Prince Fielder walks. Miguel Cabrera to 2nd.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Victor Martinez flies out to center fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:3 S:2 O:3
Don Kelly grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Carlos Santana.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 3 INNINGS

CLE - Top 4th
B:1 S:1 O:1
Nick Swisher flies out to center fielder Don Kelly.

B:3 S:3 O:2
Carlos Santana called out on strikes.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Ryan Raburn hit by pitch.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Lonnie Chisenhall grounds out softly, pitcher Rick Porcello to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 4th
B:0 S:1 O:0
Jhonny Peralta reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall. Jhonny Peralta to 2nd.

B:1 S:1 O:0
Brayan Pena singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jason Kipnis. Jhonny Peralta to 3rd.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Omar Infante out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Ryan Raburn. Jhonny Peralta scores.
3 - 2

B:4 S:2 O:1
Andy Dirks walks. Brayan Pena to 2nd.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Torii Hunter singles on a line drive to center fielder Drew Stubbs. Brayan Pena to 3rd. Andy Dirks to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Miguel Cabrera pops out to second baseman Jason Kipnis on the infield fly rule.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Prince Fielder strikes out swinging.

3 - 2 AFTER 4 INNINGS

CLE - Top 5th
B:0 S:0 O:0
Yan Gomes doubles (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Don Kelly.

B:2 S:3 O:1
Drew Stubbs strikes out swinging.

B:4 S:1 O:1
Michael Brantley walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Jason Kipnis walks. Yan Gomes to 3rd. Michael Brantley to 2nd.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Asdrubal Cabrera grounds into a double play, second baseman Omar Infante to shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder. Jason Kipnis out at 2nd.


DET - Bot 5th
B:1 S:3 O:1
Victor Martinez strikes out swinging.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Don Kelly walks.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Jhonny Peralta grounds into a double play, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Carlos Santana. Don Kelly out at 2nd.

3 - 2 AFTER 5 INNINGS

CLE - Top 6th
B:2 S:3 O:1
Nick Swisher called out on strikes.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Carlos Santana grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Ryan Raburn called out on strikes.


DET - Bot 6th
B:2 S:2 O:0
Brayan Pena singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Omar Infante flies out to center fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Andy Dirks flies out to center fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Torii Hunter grounds into a force out, third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall to second baseman Jason Kipnis. Brayan Pena out at 2nd.

3 - 2 AFTER 6 INNINGS

CLE - Top 7th
Pitching Change: Jose Ortega replaces Rick Porcello.

B:4 S:1 O:0
Lonnie Chisenhall walks.

B:1 S:2 O:0
Yan Gomes singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andy Dirks. Lonnie Chisenhall to 2nd.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Drew Stubbs strikes out swinging.

Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Jose Ortega.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Michael Brantley grounds into a double play, second baseman Omar Infante to shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder. Yan Gomes out at 2nd.


DET - Bot 7th
Pitching Change: Bryan Shaw replaces Zach McAllister.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Miguel Cabrera walks.

B:2 S:3 O:1
Prince Fielder called out on strikes.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Victor Martinez flies out to center fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Don Kelly lines out to right fielder Ryan Raburn.

3 - 2 AFTER 7 INNINGS

CLE - Top 8th
B:2 S:2 O:1
Jason Kipnis flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

Pitching Change: Joaquin Benoit replaces Phil Coke.

Coaching visit to mound.

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

B:2 S:3 O:2
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Carlos Santana strikes out swinging.


DET - Bot 8th
B:0 S:1 O:1
Jhonny Peralta flies out to right fielder Ryan Raburn.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Brayan Pena pops out to third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Omar Infante flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.

3 - 2 AFTER 8 INNINGS

CLE - Top 9th
Pitching Change: Jose Valverde replaces Joaquin Benoit.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Michael Bourn replaces Ryan Raburn.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Michael Bourn walks.

With Lonnie Chisenhall batting, Michael Bourn steals (3) 2nd base.

B:3 S:3 O:1
Lonnie Chisenhall strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Yan Gomes pops out to first baseman Prince Fielder in foul territory.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jason Giambi replaces Drew Stubbs.

B:4 S:2 O:2
Jason Giambi walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Mike Aviles replaces Jason Giambi.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Michael Brantley singles on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks. Michael Bourn scores. Mike Aviles to 2nd.
TIED 3 - 3

B:1 S:3 O:3
Jason Kipnis strikes out swinging.


DET - Bot 9th
Michael Bourn remains in the game as the center fielder.

Mike Aviles remains in the game as the right fielder.

Pitching Change: Joe Smith replaces Bryan Shaw.

B:1 S:1 O:0
Andy Dirks singles on a ground ball to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Torii
Hunter grounds into a double play, pitcher Joe Smith to shortstop
Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Carlos Santana. Andy Dirks out at 2nd.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Miguel Cabrera flies out to right fielder Mike Aviles.

TIED 3 - 3 AFTER 9 INNINGS

CLE - Top 10th
Pitching Change: Darin Downs replaces Jose Valverde.

B:1 S:2 O:0
Asdrubal Cabrera doubles (10) on a ground ball to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Nick Swisher grounds out softly, pitcher Darin Downs to first baseman Prince Fielder. Asdrubal Cabrera to 3rd.

B:4 S:0 O:1
Darin Downs intentionally walks Carlos Santana.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Michael Bourn reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to catcher Brayan Pena. Asdrubal Cabrera out at home. Carlos Santana to 2nd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Mark Reynolds replaces Lonnie Chisenhall.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Mark Reynolds singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andy Dirks. Carlos Santana scores. Michael Bourn out at 3rd on the throw, left fielder Andy Dirks to shortstop Jhonny Peralta to second baseman Omar Infante to third baseman Miguel Cabrera to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.
CLE 4 - 3


DET - Bot 10th
Mark Reynolds remains in the game as the third baseman.

Pitching Change: Rich Hill replaces Joe Smith.

B:0 S:2 O:1
Prince Fielder flies out sharply to center fielder Michael Bourn.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Victor Martinez strikes out on a foul tip.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Matt Tuiasosopo replaces Don Kelly.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Cody Allen replaces Rich Hill.

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


TIGERS LOSE 3-4 AFTER 10 INNINGS

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• W: Smith, J
  
• L: Downs, D
  
• S: Allen(1)
  

Game Info


IBB: Santana, C (by Downs, D).
HBP: Raburn (by Porcello).
Pitches-strikes: McAllister 111-70, Shaw 24-15, Smith, J 11-7, Hill, R 8-8, Allen 5-3, Porcello 101-63, Ortega, J 14-8, Coke 8-6, Benoit 17-10, Valverde 29-15, Downs, D 17-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: McAllister 6-5, Shaw 0-3, Smith, J 1-1, Hill, R 0-1, Allen 0-0, Porcello 6-4, Ortega, J 0-0, Coke 1-1, Benoit 0-0, Valverde 0-0, Downs, D 2-0.
Batters faced: McAllister 29, Shaw 7, Smith, J 3, Hill, R 2, Allen 1, Porcello 24, Ortega, J 3, Coke 2, Benoit 3, Valverde 6, Downs, D 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Coke 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Bill Miller. 1B: CB Bucknor. 2B: Todd Tichenor. 3B: Dale Scott.
Weather: 46 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 13 mph, Out to LF.
T: 3:35.
Att: 35,260.