GDT75: 6/25/13 - DET (42-32) VS LAA (33-43) - 7:08 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Rick Porcello (4-4, 4.74 ERA)

Porcello gets a rematch against an Angels lineup that knocked him around for nine first-inning runs on April 20 in Anaheim. He had been largely effective since then until a six-run fourth inning from the Orioles on Wednesday.



Angels: LHP C.J. Wilson (6-5, 3.61 ERA)

Wilson is coming off his best start of the season as he limited the Mariners to two hits in seven innings -- something he had never accomplished in his career. The left-hander has won his past two decisions.






Angels aim to continue success against Tigers
Halos' Wilson on a roll, opposes Porcello in opener at Comerica

By Master Tesfatsion / MLB.com | 6/23/2013 7:50 PM ET

There's something about the Tigers that brings out the best of the Angels in recent meetings. The Angels have won the last six matchups heading into Tuesday's series opener at Comerica Park.

The Tigers will look to avenge the only series of three or more games they've been swept in this season. They lost to the Angels three times in April at Angel Stadium. Albert Pujols went 5-of-13 in that series with three RBIs and two walks. He has hit .432 (35-of-81) against Detroit, and he's played well over the last 20 games. He's hit .296 (24-of-81) with five doubles, five home runs and 16 RBIs.

With Pujols, Mike Trout and Mark Trumbo, the Halos are the only team in the Majors to have three players with at least 10 home runs, 15 doubles and 40 RBIs. Trout has had an encore to his historical rookie campaign last season. He's the only player in the Majors with 15 or more stolen bases and 40 or more RBIs.

"I think experience will continue to be a teacher for Mike," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He's going to understand what he can do on a baseball field and what he can do to help a team win, but that consistency component is going to be important as you evaluate Mike through the years."

The Tigers will hand the ball to Rick Porcello, who is 4-4 with a 4.74 ERA. He had four consecutive quality starts before his last outing Wednesday against the Orioles. He received the loss, allowing six runs in as many innings on nine hits. It was the most runs he allowed this season since he gave up nine earned runs in two-thirds of an inning on just 47 pitches against the Angels on April 20. Porcello hung a curveball on Trout's grand slam, which knocked him out of the game. He has improved on that pitch since that outing.

"With [Tigers righty Max] Scherzer, [the curveball] was a little gingerbread," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "With Porcello, it was a necessity."

Since the Angels start, Porcello has gone 4-2 with a 3.43 ERA. Leyland will have a rested bullpen with Monday's day off if Porcello struggles early, but he'd rather not tax his relievers.

"If our starters are good, then the bullpen is going to be fine," Leyland said.

The Angels will start lefty C.J. Wilson, who has won his past two starts, limiting the Yankees and Mariners to two earned runs over 14 innings. On April 21 against Detroit, Wilson gave up three runs on five hits in six innings and received a no-decision.

Tigers: Sanchez progressing from injury
• Anibal Sanchez felt fine after a long-toss session Saturday. He will throw off the bullpen mound Tuesday.

He went on the 15-day disabled list on June 16 with a strained right shoulder. He's eligible to come off on July 1. Jose Alvarez is scheduled to make one more start in Sanchez's rotation spot Wednesday against the Angels.

Angels: Three players sent to Arizona
• The Angels sent Sean Burnett, Roberto Coello and Ryan Madson to their Spring Training facility in Tempe, Ariz., for extended spring camp.

The trio will continue their rehab at the complex. Burnett is on the 15-day disabled list with a left elbow impingement, while Coello is on the 15-day disabled list for right shoulder inflammation. Both have been shut down in June, and Scioscia said they're not expected to throw for a while. Madson had Tommy John surgery in April 2012, but Scioscia said he might not pitch for the Angels this season.

Worth noting
• The Angels are 62-36 against the Tigers since 2002, including a 25-22 mark at Comerica Park.

• The Tigers have won 59 of their last 83 home games since July 4, 2012. They lead the Majors with the most home wins during that stretch.

Master Tesfatsion is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.






INJURY UPDATE:


• RHP Octavio Dotel (Right elbow inflammation, transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list on June 8, 2013.)

• RHP Anibal Sanchez (Right shoulder stiffness, placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 16, 2013.)

• C Alex Avila (Left forearm injury, placed on the 15-day disabled list June 17, 2013.)

• LF Matt Tuiasosopo (Left strained intercostal, placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 20, 2013.)







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• MON, Jun 24:
OFF DAY


• TUE, Jun 25:
TIGERS: (RHP Rick Porcello (4-4, 4.74 ERA)) VS
ANGELS: (LHP C.J. Wilson (6-5, 3.61 ERA))
7:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• WED, Jun 26:
TIGERS: (LHP Jose Alvarez (1-0, 2.45 ERA)) VS
ANGELS: (RHP Tommy Hanson (4-2, 5.10 ERA))
7:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• THU, Jun 27:
TIGERS: (RHP Doug Fister (6-5, 3.66 ERA)) VS
ANGELS: (RHP Jered Weaver (1-4, 4.65 ERA))
1:08  p.m. ET (FS-D, MLBN / FM 97.1)


• FRI, Jun 28:
TIGERS: (RHP Max Scherzer (11-0, 3.05 ERA)) AT
RAYS: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
7:10  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

TIGERS (career numbers off Wilson)

   Austin Jackson, CF (3-for-19, 7 K’s)
   Torii Hunter, RF (8-for-30, 2 HR, 10 walks, 5 K’s)
   Miguel Cabrera, 3B (5-for-15, 5 walks, 3 K’s)
   Prince Fielder, 1B (5-for-9, HR, 2 walks, 3 K’s)
   Victor Martinez, DH (4-for-25, 4 walks, 6 K’s)
   Jhonny Peralta, SS (2-for-24, 4 walks, 11 K’s)
   Omar Infante, 2B (3-for-19, 7 K’s)
   Avisail Garcia, LF (0-for-3)
   Bryan Holaday, C

P: Rick Porcello


ANGELS (career numbers off Porcello)

   J.B. Shuck, LF
   Mike Trout, CF (3-for-7, HR, walk, K)
   Albert Pujols, DH (2-for-4)
   Mark Trumbo, 1B (3-for-10, 2 K’s)
   Howie Kendrick, 2B (4-for-19, 7 K’s)
   Josh Hamilton, RF (3-for-14, 2 HR, 3 walks, K)
   Alberto Callaspo, 3B (3-for-17, HR, K)
   Hank Conger, C
   Erick Aybar, SS (3-for-17, walk, 2 K’s)

P: C.J. Wilson

LAA - Top 1st
B:0 S:1 O:1
J. B. Shuck grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Mike Trout grounds out, second baseman Omar Infante to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Albert Pujols flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.


DET - Bot 1st
B:4 S:2 O:0
Austin Jackson walks.

B:2 S:1 O:0
Torii Hunter singles on a ground ball to third baseman Alberto Callaspo. Austin Jackson to 2nd.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Prince Fielder flies out to right fielder Josh Hamilton. Austin Jackson to 3rd.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Victor Martinez flies out to center fielder Mike Trout.

0 - 0 AFTER 1 INNING

LAA - Top 2nd
B:2 S:2 O:1
Mark Trumbo grounds out, third baseman Miguel Cabrera to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Howie Kendrick grounds out to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Josh Hamilton singles on a line drive to left fielder Avisail Garcia.

B:4 S:2 O:2
Alberto Callaspo walks. Josh Hamilton to 2nd.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Hank Conger grounds out to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 2nd
B:2 S:2 O:1
Jhonny Peralta grounds out, third baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Omar Infante doubles (13) on a line drive to left fielder J. B. Shuck.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Avisail Garcia strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Bryan Holaday grounds out, pitcher C. J. Wilson to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

0 - 0 AFTER 2 INNINGS

LAA - Top 3rd
B:2 S:3 O:1
Erick Aybar strikes out swinging.

B:3 S:2 O:1
J. B. Shuck doubles (9) on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Mike Trout singles on a ground ball to left fielder Avisail Garcia. J. B. Shuck scores.
LAA 1 - 0

With Albert Pujols batting, Mike Trout steals (19) 2nd base.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Albert Pujols flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson. Mike Trout to 3rd.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Mark Trumbo flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.


DET - Bot 3rd
B:0 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson grounds out, third baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

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

With Miguel Cabrera batting, throwing error by Hank Conger on the pickoff attempt, Torii Hunter to 2nd.

With Miguel Cabrera batting, wild pitch by C. J. Wilson, Torii Hunter to 3rd.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Miguel Cabrera homers (21) on a fly ball to right field. Torii Hunter scores.

DET 2 - 1


B:3 S:2 O:2
Prince Fielder flies out to left fielder J. B. Shuck.

B:3 S:2 O:3
Victor Martinez grounds out, third baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

DET 2 - 1 AFTER 3 INNINGS

LAA - Top 4th
B:1 S:3 O:1
Howie Kendrick strikes out on a foul tip.

B:0 S:2 O:1
Josh Hamilton singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Alberto Callaspo grounds out to first baseman Prince Fielder. Josh Hamilton to 2nd.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Hank Conger singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. Josh Hamilton scores.
TIED 2 - 2

B:0 S:0 O:2
Erick Aybar singles on a ground ball to right fielder Torii Hunter. Hank Conger to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:2 O:3
J. B. Shuck grounds into a force out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to second baseman Omar Infante. Erick Aybar out at 2nd.


DET - Bot 4th
B:1 S:1 O:1
Jhonny Peralta lines out to second baseman Howie Kendrick.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Omar Infante grounds out, third baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Avisail Garcia strikes out swinging.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 4 INNINGS

LAA - Top 5th
B:1 S:1 O:1
Mike Trout flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Albert Pujols doubles (17) on a line drive to left fielder Avisail Garcia.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Mark Trumbo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Torii Hunter. Albert Pujols to 3rd.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Howie Kendrick singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. Albert Pujols scores. Mark Trumbo to 2nd.
LAA 3 - 2

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:2 O:1
Josh Hamilton singles on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. Mark Trumbo scores. Howie Kendrick to 3rd. Josh Hamilton advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by right fielder Torii Hunter.
LAA 4 - 2

B:4 S:0 O:1
Rick Porcello intentionally walks Alberto Callaspo.

Pitching Change: Darin Downs replaces Rick Porcello.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:4 S:1 O:1
Hank Conger walks. Howie Kendrick scores. Josh Hamilton to 3rd. Alberto Callaspo to 2nd.
LAA 5 - 2

B:1 S:2 O:2
Erick Aybar out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Avisail Garcia. Josh Hamilton scores.
LAA 6 - 2

B:1 S:0 O:2
J. B. Shuck singles on a ground ball to right fielder Torii Hunter. Alberto Callaspo scores. Hank Conger to 3rd. J. Shuck to 2nd on the throw.
LAA 7 - 2

B:1 S:1 O:2
Mike Trout singles on a ground ball to left fielder Avisail Garcia. Hank Conger scores. J. B. Shuck to 3rd.
LAA 8 - 2

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Albert Pujols singles on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. J. B. Shuck scores. Mike Trout to 3rd.
LAA 9 - 2

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Evan Reed replaces Darin Downs.

With Mark Trumbo batting, throwing error by Evan Reed on the pickoff attempt, Mike Trout scores. Albert Pujols to 3rd.
LAA 10 - 2

B:1 S:2 O:3
Mark Trumbo grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 5th
B:3 S:2 O:1
Bryan Holaday flies out to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

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

B:1 S:1 O:1
Torii Hunter singles on a ground ball to left fielder J. B. Shuck. Austin Jackson to 2nd.

B:3 S:3 O:2
Miguel Cabrera called out on strikes.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Prince Fielder doubles (19) on a line drive to center fielder Mike Trout. Austin Jackson scores. Torii Hunter to 3rd.
LAA 10 - 3


Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Victor Martinez singles on a line drive to left fielder J. B. Shuck. Torii Hunter scores. Prince Fielder scores.
LAA 10 - 5


B:0 S:0 O:3
Jhonny Peralta grounds into a force out, third baseman Alberto Callaspo to second baseman Howie Kendrick. Victor Martinez out at 2nd.

LAA 10 - 5 AFTER 5 INNINGS

LAA - Top 6th
B:3 S:2 O:0
Howie Kendrick reaches on a missed catch error by pitcher Evan Reed, assist to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Alberto Callaspo grounds into a force out, second baseman Omar Infante to shortstop Jhonny Peralta. Howie Kendrick out at 2nd. Alberto Callaspo to 1st.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Hank Conger strikes out on a foul tip.


DET - Bot 6th
Pitching Change: Michael Kohn replaces C. J. Wilson.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Omar Infante flies out to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Avisail Garcia flies out to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Bryan Holaday pops out to second baseman Howie Kendrick.

LAA 10 - 5 AFTER 6 INNINGS

LAA - Top 7th
B:4 S:0 O:0
Erick Aybar walks.

With J. B. Shuck batting, Erick Aybar steals (3) 2nd base, . Erick Aybar advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by catcher Bryan Holaday.

B:2 S:0 O:1
J. B. Shuck out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Avisail Garcia. Erick Aybar scores.
LAA 11 - 5

B:0 S:1 O:2
Mike Trout grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Albert Pujols flies out to left fielder Avisail Garcia.


DET - Bot 7th
Pitching Change: Garrett Richards replaces Michael Kohn.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson grounds out, pitcher Garrett Richards to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Torii Hunter grounds out, third baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Miguel Cabrera grounds out, shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

LAA 11 - 5 AFTER 7 INNINGS

LAA - Top 8th
B:0 S:0 O:0
Mark Trumbo reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Miguel Cabrera. Mark Trumbo to 2nd.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Howie Kendrick flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Josh Hamilton walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Alberto Callaspo singles on a line drive to left fielder Avisail Garcia. Mark Trumbo to 3rd. Josh Hamilton to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Luke Putkonen replaces Evan Reed.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Hank Conger called out on strikes.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Erick Aybar singles on a ground ball to right fielder Torii Hunter. Mark Trumbo scores. Josh Hamilton to 3rd. Alberto Callaspo to 2nd.
LAA 12 - 5

B:2 S:2 O:2
J. B. Shuck singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. Josh Hamilton scores. Alberto Callaspo scores. Erick Aybar to 2nd.
LAA 14 - 5

B:0 S:0 O:2
Mike Trout reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Miguel Cabrera. Erick Aybar to 3rd. J. B. Shuck to 2nd.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Albert Pujols grounds out, second baseman Omar Infante to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 8th
Defensive Substitution: Peter Bourjos replaces center fielder Mike Trout, batting 2nd, playing center field.

Defensive Substitution: Brendan Harris replaces second baseman Howie Kendrick, batting 5th, playing second base.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Don Kelly replaces Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Don Kelly grounds out, first baseman Mark Trumbo to pitcher Garrett Richards.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Victor Martinez grounds out, second baseman Brendan Harris to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Jhonny Peralta grounds out, shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

LAA 14 - 5 AFTER 8 INNINGS

LAA - Top 9th
Defensive Substitution: Andy Dirks replaces right fielder Torii Hunter, batting 2nd, playing left field.

Defensive Substitution: Ramon Santiago replaces third baseman Miguel Cabrera, batting 3rd, playing third base.

Don Kelly remains in the game as the first baseman.

Defensive switch from left field to right field for Avisail Garcia.

Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Luke Putkonen.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Mark Trumbo strikes out swinging.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Brendan Harris walks.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Alberto Callaspo grounds out, third baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Don Kelly.




DET - Bot 9th
Defensive Substitution: Brad Hawpe replaces first baseman Mark Trumbo, batting 4th, playing first base.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Omar Infante grounds out, third baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Brad Hawpe.

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

B:4 S:2 O:1
Bryan Holaday walks. Avisail Garcia to 2nd.


B:2 S:2 O:1
Austin Jackson singles on a ground ball to left fielder J. B. Shuck. Avisail Garcia scores. Bryan Holaday to 2nd.
LAA 14 - 6


B:2 S:2 O:1
Andy Dirks singles on a ground ball to right fielder Josh Hamilton. Bryan Holaday to 3rd. Austin Jackson to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Billy Buckner replaces Garrett Richards.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Ramon Santiago walks. Bryan Holaday scores. Austin Jackson to 3rd. Andy Dirks to 2nd.
LAA 14 - 7


Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Don Kelly out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Josh Hamilton. Austin Jackson scores.
LAA 14 - 8


B:0 S:0 O:3
Victor Martinez grounds out, second baseman Brendan Harris to first baseman Brad Hawpe.


TIGERS LOSE 8-14

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W: Wilson, C (7-5, 3.88 ERA)
L: Porcello (4-5, 5.27 ERA)


Game Info

WP: Wilson, C.
IBB: Callaspo (by Porcello).
Pitches-strikes: Wilson, C 107-67, Kohn 8-6, Richards 47-32, Buckner 11-6, Porcello 103-65, Downs, D 16-8, Reed, E 53-32, Putkonen 17-12, Coke 17-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Wilson, C 6-4, Kohn 0-2, Richards 7-0, Buckner 1-1, Porcello 7-4, Downs, D 0-1, Reed, E 5-3, Putkonen 2-0, Coke 1-0.
Batters faced: Wilson, C 24, Kohn 3, Richards 11, Buckner 3, Porcello 25, Downs, D 5, Reed, E 13, Putkonen 5, Coke 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Buckner 3-2, Downs, D 3-3, Reed, E 2-1, Putkonen 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Dana DeMuth. 1B: Angel Hernandez. 2B: Paul Nauert. 3B: Doug Eddings.
Weather: 84 degrees, partly cloudy. (RAIN FROM 5TH INNING ON)
Wind: 8 mph, Out to LF.
T: 4:03.
Att: 34,204.
Venue: Comerica Park.
June 25, 2013