GDT76: 6/26/13 - DET (42-33) VS LAA (34-43) - 7:08 p.m. ET

Tigers: LHP Jose Alvarez (1-0, 2.45 ERA)

Alvarez will make his third career start, filling in for the injured Anibal Sanchez. This season, he's 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 11 innings. He allowed two earned runs in five innings against Boston on Thursday.



Angels: RHP Tommy Hanson (4-2, 5.10 ERA)

Despite pitching on regular rest for just the second time this season, Hanson is coming off his worst start as he allowed seven runs in two innings. However, Hanson feels a slight adjustment can get him back on track.






Tigers look to reverse struggles against Angels
Surging Alvarez opposes struggling Hanson in middle game

By Steven Petrella / MLB.com | 6/25/2013 11:45 PM ET

It's never easy to directly replace a reliable arm like Anibal Sanchez, but Jose Alvarez has done enough so far to uphold the status quo in the Tigers rotation.

Alvarez will make his third career start Wednesday against Tommy Hanson and the Angels in the second of a three-game set at Comerica Park. Alvarez has allowed three runs, eight hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts in 11 innings. He carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning in his Major League debut.

"The kid did a fantastic job," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said before Alvarez's second start. "And we said if something came up, he would deserve a start, and we're giving him a start."

Hanson has gone 2-1 in his last four starts, but has allowed 15 earned runs and 26 hits in 19 2/3 innings. He's 4-2 on the season with a 5.10 ERA and a 1.94 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He threw six shutout innings in his only career start against Detroit, which came on April 19.

"I faced them at home and threw well, so hopefully I can go out and do what I did last time," Hanson said. "But I think the biggest thing for me is hitting my spots like I didn't do my last outing. I have to do a better job of that the first time through, especially against this team."

Hanson has a 6.86 ERA in four starts since coming off the bereavement list following the death of his step-brother. He gave up seven runs in two innings on Thursday in an eventual comeback win against the Mariners.

But he isn't using any off-field distractions as an excuse, instead concentrating on trying to stifle one of baseball's best offenses.

"I was throwing well before, so I don't think that's an issue anymore," Hanson said. "I just think my last outing I was leaving balls middle and they hit them hard."

Angels: Hamilton goes 3-for-5 in return to lineup
An injured wrist forced Josh Hamilton to the bench in the Angels' three-game series against the Pirates this weekend, besides a half-inning of defense. The outfielder said he had to keep the bat out of his hand.

Tuesday, he said he "couldn't ask to feel any better" and the Angels hoped the time off would help revitalize the five-time All-Star. He was hitting just .207 with a .640 OPS entering the Angels' win against the Tigers, but went 3-for-5 with three runs and an RBI Tuesday.

For a club that's nine games below .500, the Angels could really use that kind of production from Hamilton.

Tigers: Struggles against Angels continue
The Angels have won seven straight games against the Tigers, outscoring them 49-17 in that time. It's their longest current winning streak against any team.

Tuesday, Los Angeles used an eight-run fifth to beat Detroit, 14-8.

Worth noting
• The Angels agreed to terms with lefty Hunter Green, their top Draft pick. The 17-year-old was the 59th overall selection in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, and had previously committed to the University of Kentucky.

• Miguel Cabrera extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a two-run homer in the third inning Tuesday.

• The Angels have now scored eight or more runs in an inning twice this year. Both have come against the Tigers.






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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• 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)


• SAT, Jun 29:
TIGERS: (RHP Justin Verlander (8-5, 3.90 ERA)) AT
RAYS: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
7:15  p.m. ET (FOX / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

TIGERS (career numbers off Tommy Hanson)

   Austin Jackson, CF (2-for-5, walk, K)
   Torii Hunter, RF (3-for-6, K)
   Miguel Cabrera, 3B (1-for-3, 2 walks, K)
   Prince Fielder, 1B (5-for-18, HR, 2 walks, 4 K’s)
   Victor Martinez, DH (1-for-2, walk, K)
   Jhonny Peralta, SS (0-for-3)
   Andy Dirks, LF (1-for-3)
   Omar Infante, 2B (1-for-9, K)
   Brayan Pena, C

P: Jose Alvarez


ANGELS

   J.B. Shuck, LF
   Mike Trout, CF
   Albert Pujols, DH
   Mark Trumbo, 1B
   Josh Hamilton, RF
   Alberto Callaspo, 3B
   Chris Iannetta, C
   Erick Aybar, SS
   Brendan Harris, 2B

P: Tommy Hanson

LAA - Top 1st
B:2 S:2 O:1
J. B. Shuck pops out to third baseman Miguel Cabrera in foul territory.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Mike Trout reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Miguel Cabrera.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Albert Pujols hit by pitch. Mike Trout to 2nd.

Injury Delay.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Mark Trumbo grounds into a double play, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to second baseman Omar Infante to first baseman Prince Fielder. Albert Pujols out at 2nd.


DET - Bot 1st
B:2 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson flies out to center fielder Mike Trout.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Torii Hunter homers (4) on a fly ball to left center field.
DET 1 - 0

B:2 S:0 O:1
Miguel Cabrera homers (22) on a line drive to left field.
DET 2 - 0

B:1 S:1 O:2
Prince Fielder lines out to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Victor Martinez doubles (13) on a line drive to left fielder J. B. Shuck.

B:3 S:1 O:3
Jhonny Peralta flies out to center fielder Mike Trout.

DET 2 - 0 AFTER 1 INNING

LAA - Top 2nd
B:1 S:3 O:1
Josh Hamilton strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Alberto Callaspo grounds out, third baseman Miguel Cabrera to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Chris Iannetta singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Erick Aybar singles on a fly ball to right fielder Torii Hunter. Chris Iannetta to 2nd.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Brendan Harris grounds out, second baseman Omar Infante to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 2nd
B:1 S:1 O:1
Andy Dirks pops out to shortstop Erick Aybar.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Omar Infante flies out to center fielder Mike Trout.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Brayan Pena singles on a ground ball to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Austin Jackson grounds into a force out, shortstop Erick Aybar to second baseman Brendan Harris. Brayan Pena out at 2nd.

DET 2 - 0 AFTER 2 INNINGS

LAA - Top 3rd
B:3 S:2 O:0
J. B. Shuck doubles (10) on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:2 S:1 O:0
Mike Trout homers (13) on a line drive to left field. J. B. Shuck scores.
TIED 2 - 2

B:3 S:2 O:1
Albert Pujols flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Mark Trumbo grounds out, pitcher Jose Alvarez to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Josh Hamilton singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson, deflected by second baseman Omar Infante.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Alberto Callaspo grounds into a force out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to second baseman Omar Infante. Josh Hamilton out at 2nd.


DET - Bot 3rd
B:1 S:0 O:0
Torii Hunter doubles (20) on a fly ball to first baseman Mark Trumbo, deflected by right fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Miguel Cabrera flies out to center fielder Mike Trout. Torii Hunter to 3rd.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Prince Fielder singles on a line drive to right fielder Josh Hamilton. Torii Hunter scores.
DET 3 - 2

B:1 S:2 O:3
Victor Martinez grounds into a double play, second baseman Brendan Harris to shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Mark Trumbo. Prince Fielder out at 2nd.

DET 3 - 2 AFTER 3 INNINGS

LAA - Top 4th
B:4 S:1 O:0
Chris Iannetta walks.

B:3 S:1 O:1
Erick Aybar grounds into a force out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to second baseman Omar Infante. Chris Iannetta out at 2nd. Erick Aybar to 1st.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Brendan Harris called out on strikes.

With J. B. Shuck batting, Erick Aybar steals (4) 2nd base.

B:2 S:1 O:3
J. B. Shuck flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.


DET - Bot 4th
B:4 S:2 O:0
Jhonny Peralta walks.

B:2 S:2 O:0
Andy Dirks singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Billy Buckner. Jhonny Peralta to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Dane De La Rosa replaces Billy Buckner.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Omar Infante flies out to right fielder Josh Hamilton.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Brayan Pena grounds out, second baseman Brendan Harris to first baseman Mark Trumbo. Jhonny Peralta to 3rd. Andy Dirks to 2nd.

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

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Torii Hunter strikes out swinging.

DET 3 - 2 AFTER 4 INNINGS

LAA - Top 5th
B:0 S:1 O:1
Mike Trout flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:3 S:3 O:2
Albert Pujols strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Mark Trumbo flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.


DET - Bot 5th
B:0 S:0 O:0
Miguel Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mike Trout.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Prince Fielder grounds into a double play, pitcher Dane De La Rosa to shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Mark Trumbo. Miguel Cabrera out at 2nd.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Victor Martinez flies out to center fielder Mike Trout.

DET 3 - 2 AFTER 5 INNINGS

LAA - Top 6th
B:3 S:2 O:1
Josh Hamilton grounds out, second baseman Omar Infante to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Alberto Callaspo flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Chris Iannetta singles on a line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Erick Aybar homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. Chris Iannetta scores.
LAA 4 - 3

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Drew Smyly replaces Jose Alvarez.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Brendan Harris strikes out swinging.


DET - Bot 6th
Pitching Change: Scott Downs replaces Dane De La Rosa.

B:0 S:0 O:0
Jhonny Peralta singles on a line drive to left fielder J. B. Shuck.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Andy Dirks grounds into a double play, pitcher Scott Downs to shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Mark Trumbo. Jhonny Peralta out at 2nd.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Omar Infante grounds out, shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

LAA 4 - 3 AFTER 6 INNINGS

LAA - Top 7th
B:4 S:1 O:0
J. B. Shuck walks.

B:0 S:2 O:0
Mike Trout doubles (23) on a soft line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. J. B. Shuck scores.
LAA 5 - 3

B:0 S:1 O:1
Albert Pujols flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson. Mike Trout to 3rd.

B:4 S:0 O:1
Drew Smyly intentionally walks Mark Trumbo.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Josh Hamilton grounds out to first baseman Prince Fielder. Mike Trout scores. Mark Trumbo to 2nd.
LAA 6 - 3

B:1 S:2 O:3
Alberto Callaspo singles on a line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson. Mark Trumbo scores. Alberto Callaspo out at 2nd, center fielder Austin Jackson to first baseman Prince Fielder to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.
LAA 7 - 3


DET - Bot 7th
B:0 S:1 O:1
Brayan Pena lines out to left fielder J. Shuck.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Michael Kohn replaces Scott Downs.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson doubles (9) on a line drive to center fielder Mike Trout.

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

B:1 S:2 O:3
Miguel Cabrera lines out sharply, pitcher Michael Kohn to first baseman Mark Trumbo.

LAA 7 - 3 AFTER 7 INNINGS

LAA - Top 8th
Pitching Change: Al Alburquerque replaces Drew Smyly.

B:2 S:3 O:1
Chris Iannetta strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Erick Aybar flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Brendan Harris called out on strikes.


DET - Bot 8th
Pitching Change: Kevin Jepsen replaces Michael Kohn.

B:0 S:0 O:0
Prince Fielder doubles (20) on a line drive to left fielder J. B. Shuck.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Victor Martinez grounds out, second baseman Brendan Harris to first baseman Mark Trumbo. Prince Fielder to 3rd.

With Jhonny Peralta batting, passed ball by Chris Iannetta, Prince Fielder scores.
LAA 7 - 4

B:3 S:3 O:2
Jhonny Peralta called out on strikes.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Andy Dirks strikes out swinging.

LAA 7 - 4 AFTER 8 INNINGS

LAA - Top 9th
Pitching Change: Luke Putkonen replaces Al Alburquerque.

B:1 S:2 O:0
J. B. Shuck singles on a soft ground ball to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Mike Trout grounds into a double play, second baseman Omar Infante to first baseman Prince Fielder. J. B. Shuck out at 2nd.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Albert Pujols called out on strikes.


DET - Bot 9th
Defensive Substitution: Peter Bourjos replaces left fielder J. Shuck, batting 1st, playing center field.

Defensive switch from center field to left field for Mike Trout.

Pitching Change: Ernesto Frieri replaces Kevin Jepsen.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Omar Infante strikes out swinging.

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

B:0 S:3 O:2
Austin Jackson strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Torii Hunter grounds out, shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Mark Trumbo.


TIGERS LOSE 4-7

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W: De La Rosa, D (2-1, 3.31 ERA)
L: Alvarez, Jo (1-1, 3.78 ERA)


Game Info

Buckner pitched to 2 batters in the 4th.

IBB: Trumbo (by Smyly).
HBP: Pujols (by Alvarez, Jo).
Pitches-strikes: Buckner 65-41, De La Rosa, D 26-16, Downs, S 13-8, Kohn 11-8, Jepsen 15-10, Frieri 19-16, Alvarez, Jo 110-67, Smyly 28-15, Alburquerque 11-8, Putkonen 13-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Buckner 2-4, De La Rosa, D 2-2, Downs, S 2-0, Kohn 1-0, Jepsen 1-0, Frieri 1-0, Alvarez, Jo 8-5, Smyly 1-1, Alburquerque 0-1, Putkonen 1-0.
Batters faced: Buckner 16, De La Rosa, D 7, Downs, S 4, Kohn 3, Jepsen 4, Frieri 4, Alvarez, Jo 26, Smyly 7, Alburquerque 3, Putkonen 3.
Inherited runners-scored: De La Rosa, D 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Angel Hernandez. 1B: Paul Nauert. 2B: Doug Eddings. 3B: Dana DeMuth.
Weather: 80 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 6 mph, R to L.
T: 3:06.
Att: 35,635.
Venue: Comerica Park.
June 26, 2013