GDT87: 7/7/13 - DET (48-38) AT CLE (45-42) - 1:05 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Doug Fister (6-5, 3.80 ERA)

Fister escaped with a no-decision Tuesday despite six runs in his first two innings, but he didn't feel fortunate at all. Still, it might have been karma for the many starts this season in which run support was scarce.



Indians: RHP Corey Kluber (6-5, 4.33 ERA)

Kluber gave up four runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision against KC last Tuesday. The righty is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in his last two outings after going 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA in his previous eight turns.





Tigers, Indians heading in opposite directions
Fister to duel with Kluber as Detroit aims to keep widening division lead

By Bobby Nightengale / MLB.com | 7/6/2013 8:45 PM ET

The Tigers matched a season-long five-game winning streak with Saturday's 9-4 win against the Indians, a team they've beat seven straight times. Not only has Detroit stretched its lead in the American League Central to 3 1/2 games, but the club has also improved to .500 (22-22) on the road.

Meanwhile, Cleveland will hope to end its four-game skid when Corey Kluber takes the mound opposite Doug Fister on Sunday afternoon. Kluber retired 12 of the first 14 batters he faced in his last start, before ultimately leaving after giving up a grand slam in the fifth inning. He's 1-3 with a 7.88 ERA in his five career outings against the Tigers.

"I thought Corey was extremely aggressive and crisp," said Indians manager Terry Francona after Kluber's start against the Tigers on May 21, when Kluber allowed three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings. "He's learning quickly. I think he's confident.

Fister struggled early in his last start, allowing six earned runs in the first two innings, before settling down to pitch four more scoreless innings. Although it wasn't a strong outing, he was able to get enough run support for a no-decision. It may be a change of fortune for Fister, as the offense had only scored 10 runs for him in his last seven starts before Tuesday.

"It's still a nothing-nothing ballgame in my mind," Fister said of pitching with the substantial deficit. "Going out there, you're still throwing the same pitches and trying to get outs."

In 12 starts against the Tribe, Fister is 5-3 with a 2.24 ERA, including 64 strikeouts in 80 1/3 innings.


Indians: Vizquel enjoying retirement
Omar Vizquel didn't begin or end his career with the Indians. He hasn't played for Cleveland since 2004. The 11-time Gold Glove winner, however, says he'll always have a fondness for his former team.

"To this day, fans really treat me very, very special," Vizquel said. "I have a Twitter account on my phone, and most of the people that follow me are from Cleveland."

Vizquel threw the ceremonial first pitch on Saturday, before the Indians' bobblehead giveaway on Monday bearing his likeness.

"Bobbleheads are strange," Vizquel said. "This is my fifth bobblehead right now, and none of them look like me."

Tigers: Infante still recovering from injuries
Although Omar Infante was hoping to play by the series finale against the Indians on Monday, progress has been slow at this point.

Infante is recovering from a couple of leg injuries that resulted from a hard slide by Colby Rasmus on Wednesday. Infante says his shin is OK, but his ankle is still holding him back from participating in batting practice or hitting off of a tee.

Worth noting
• Cleveland's Ryan Raburn now has three home runs against his former team after his two-run homer in the ninth inning on Saturday. It's the most dingers he's hit against any other team this season.

• The Indians' Jason Kipnis didn't reach base on Saturday, snapping a 16-game hitting streak and 36-game on-base streak.

Bobby Nightengale is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @nightengalejr. 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.)





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• MON, Jul 08:
TIGERS: (RHP Max Scherzer (13-0, 3.09 ERA)) AT
INDIANS: (LHP Scott Kazmir (4-4, 4.86 ERA))
7:05  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• TUE, Jul 09:
TIGERS: (RHP Justin Verlander (9-5, 3.54 ERA)) VS
WHITE SOX: (LHP Jose Quintana (3-2, 3.69 ERA))
7:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• WED, Jul 10:
TIGERS: (RHP Rick Porcello (5-6, 4.82 ERA)) VS
WHITE SOX: (RHP Dylan Axelrod (3-5, 4.97 ERA))
7:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• THU, Jul 11:
TIGERS: (RHP Anibal Sanchez (7-5, 2.70 ERA)) VS
WHITE SOX: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
1:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:


TIGERS (career numbers off Kluber)

   Austin Jackson, CF (2-for-5, walk, 2 K’s)
   Torii Hunter, RF (2-for-6, K)
   Miguel Cabrera, 3B (5-for-12, 2 HR, walk, 3 K’s)
   Prince Fielder, DH or 1B (2-for-10, HR, 3 K’s)
   Victor Martinez, 1B or DH (3-for-6, walk)
   Jhonny Peralta, SS (5-for-10, walk, 2 K’s)
   Andy Dirks, LF (3-for-14, HR, 4 K’s)
   Alex Avila, C (2-for-10, walk, 3 K’s)
   Ramon Santiago, 2B (1-for-1)

P: Doug Fister




INDIANS (career numbers off Fister)

   Michael Bourn, CF
   Asdrubal Cabrera, SS (8-for-35, 2 walks, 8 K’s)
   Jason Kipnis, 2B (6-for-17, 2 K’s)
   Nick Swisher, 1B (3-for-16, HR, 2 walks, 3 K’s)
   Michael Brantley, LF (7-for-25, HR, walk, 4 K’s)
   Carlos Santana, C (4-for-24, 2 walks, 5 K’s)
   Mark Reynolds, DH (3-for-10, HR, 2 K’s)
   Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B (0-for-10, K)
   Drew Stubbs, RF

P: Corey Kluber

DET - Top 1st
B:0 S:0 O:1
Austin Jackson lines out to center fielder Michael Bourn.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Torii Hunter grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Nick Swisher.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Miguel Cabrera homers (28) on a fly ball to left field.
DET 1 - 0

B:2 S:2 O:3
Prince Fielder grounds out, second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Nick Swisher.


CLE - Bot 1st
B:0 S:2 O:1
Michael Bourn grounds out, third baseman Miguel Cabrera to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out swinging.

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

B:4 S:2 O:2
Nick Swisher walks. Jason Kipnis to 2nd.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Michael Brantley doubles (12) on a fly ball to left fielder Andy Dirks. Jason Kipnis scores. Nick Swisher scores.
CLE 2 - 1

B:0 S:1 O:2
Carlos Santana homers (11) on a fly ball to right center field. Michael Brantley scores.
CLE 4 - 1

B:3 S:2 O:3
Mark Reynolds grounds out, third baseman Miguel Cabrera to first baseman Victor Martinez.

CLE 4 - 1 AFTER 1 INNING

DET - Top 2nd
B:2 S:2 O:1
Victor Martinez grounds out, pitcher Corey Kluber to first baseman Nick Swisher.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Jhonny Peralta strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Andy Dirks singles on a ground ball to right fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:4 S:0 O:2
Alex Avila walks. Andy Dirks to 2nd.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Ramon Santiago called out on strikes.


CLE - Bot 2nd
B:2 S:2 O:0
Lonnie Chisenhall homers (5) on a fly ball to right field.
CLE 5 - 1

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

B:1 S:3 O:1
Michael Bourn strikes out swinging. Drew Stubbs steals (10) 2nd base.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Victor Martinez. Drew Stubbs to 3rd.

B:3 S:1 O:3
Jason Kipnis flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

CLE 5 - 1 AFTER 2 INNINGS

DET - Top 3rd
B:1 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Nick Swisher.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Torii Hunter called out on strikes.

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

B:1 S:3 O:3
Prince Fielder strikes out swinging.


CLE - Bot 3rd
B:0 S:1 O:1
Nick Swisher flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Michael Brantley flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Carlos Santana grounds out, first baseman Victor Martinez to pitcher Doug Fister.

 CLE 5 - 1 AFTER 3 INNINGS

DET - Top 4th
B:0 S:1 O:0
Victor Martinez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Jhonny Peralta strikes out swinging.

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

B:1 S:2 O:3
Alex Avila flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.


CLE - Bot 4th
B:3 S:0 O:1
Mark Reynolds lines out to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Lonnie Chisenhall grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Drew Stubbs grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Victor Martinez.

CLE 5 - 1 AFTER 4 INNINGS

DET - Top 5th
B:1 S:3 O:1
Ramon Santiago called out on strikes.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Austin Jackson grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Nick Swisher.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Torii Hunter grounds out, third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall to first baseman Nick Swisher.


CLE - Bot 5th
B:1 S:1 O:1
Michael Bourn grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Asdrubal Cabrera lines out sharply to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Jason Kipnis singles on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter.

With Nick Swisher batting, Jason Kipnis steals (20) 2nd base.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging.

CLE 5 - 1 AFTER 5 INNINGS

DET - Top 6th
B:0 S:1 O:0
Miguel Cabrera singles on a ground ball to right fielder Drew Stubbs.

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

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

B:3 S:3 O:2
Jhonny Peralta strikes out swinging. Miguel Cabrera steals (3) 3rd base. Prince Fielder steals (1) 2nd base.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Andy Dirks strikes out swinging.


CLE - Bot 6th
B:1 S:2 O:0
Michael Brantley homers (6) on a fly ball to right field.
CLE 6 - 1

B:0 S:3 O:1
Carlos Santana strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Mark Reynolds grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:4 S:2 O:2
Lonnie Chisenhall walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Drew Stubbs grounds into a force out, third baseman Miguel Cabrera to second baseman Ramon Santiago. Lonnie Chisenhall out at 2nd.

CLE 6 - 1 AFTER 6 INNINGS

DET - Top 7th
B:1 S:1 O:1
Alex Avila grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Nick Swisher.

B:3 S:1 O:1
Ramon Santiago doubles (5) on a line drive to center fielder Michael Bourn.

Pitching Change: Joe Smith replaces Corey Kluber.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Austin Jackson singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley. Ramon Santiago to 3rd.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Torii Hunter singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael Bourn. Ramon Santiago scores. Austin Jackson to 3rd.
CLE 6 - 2


B:0 S:0 O:1
Miguel Cabrera singles on a line drive to right fielder Drew Stubbs. Austin Jackson scores. Torii Hunter to 2nd.
CLE 6 - 3


B:1 S:2 O:2
Prince Fielder pops out softly to third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall on the infield fly rule.

B:4 S:2 O:2
Victor Martinez walks. Torii Hunter to 3rd. Miguel Cabrera to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Jhonny Peralta flies out to right fielder Drew Stubbs.


CLE - Bot 7th
Pitching Change: Evan Reed replaces Doug Fister.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Michael Bourn strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Jason Kipnis pops out to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.

CLE 6 - 3 AFTER 7 INNINGS

DET - Top 8th
Pitching Change: Vinnie Pestano replaces Joe Smith.

B:4 S:1 O:0
Andy Dirks walks.

B:1 S:2 O:0
Alex Avila singles on a soft ground ball to first baseman Nick Swisher, deflected by pitcher Vinnie Pestano. Andy Dirks to 2nd.


B:1 S:0 O:1
Ramon Santiago grounds into a force out, second baseman Jason Kipnis to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. Andy Dirks to 3rd. Alex Avila out at 2nd. Ramon Santiago to 1st.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Austin Jackson strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Torii Hunter homers (6) on a fly ball to left field. Andy Dirks scores. Ramon Santiago scores.
TIED 6 - 6

B:0 S:0 O:2
Miguel Cabrera singles on a ground ball to left fielder Michael Brantley.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Prince Fielder singles on a ground ball to center fielder Michael Bourn. Miguel Cabrera to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Cody Allen replaces Vinnie Pestano.

Coaching visit to mound.

With Victor Martinez batting, wild pitch by Cody Allen, Miguel Cabrera to 3rd. Prince Fielder to 2nd.

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


CLE - Bot 8th
Pitching Change: Al Alburquerque replaces Evan Reed.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Nick Swisher walks.

B:3 S:1 O:0
Michael Brantley homers (7) on a fly ball to right field. Nick Swisher scores.
CLE 8 - 6

B:2 S:3 O:1
Carlos Santana called out on strikes.

B:4 S:0 O:1
Mark Reynolds walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Luke Putkonen replaces Al Alburquerque.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Mike Aviles replaces Mark Reynolds.

With Lonnie Chisenhall batting, passed ball by Alex Avila, Mike Aviles to 2nd.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Lonnie Chisenhall singles on a ground ball to second baseman Ramon Santiago. Mike Aviles to 3rd.

With Drew Stubbs batting, Lonnie Chisenhall steals (1) 2nd base.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Drew Stubbs out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Austin Jackson. Mike Aviles scores. Lonnie Chisenhall to 3rd.
CLE 9 - 6

B:1 S:3 O:3
Michael Bourn called out on strikes.

 CLE 9 - 6 AFTER 8 INNINGS

DET - Top 9th
Mike Aviles remains in the game as the designated hitter.

Pitching Change: Chris Perez replaces Cody Allen.

B:3 S:1 O:0
Jhonny Peralta singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael Bourn.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Andy Dirks called out on strikes.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Alex Avila grounds into a double play, first baseman Nick Swisher to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Nick Swisher. Jhonny Peralta out at 2nd.

 
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W: Allen
L: Alburquerque
S: Perez, C


Game Info

WP: Allen.
Pitches-strikes: Fister 110-67, Reed, E 12-8, Alburquerque 21-8, Putkonen 15-9, Kluber 109-68, Smith, J 28-19, Pestano 23-14, Allen 6-3, Perez, C 11-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Fister 9-3, Reed, E 1-0, Alburquerque 0-0, Putkonen 0-1, Kluber 7-1, Smith, J 0-1, Pestano 1-0, Allen 0-0, Perez, C 1-0.
Batters faced: Fister 27, Reed, E 3, Alburquerque 4, Putkonen 3, Kluber 27, Smith, J 6, Pestano 7, Allen 1, Perez, C 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Putkonen 1-1, Smith, J 1-1, Allen 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Sam Holbrook. 1B: Andy Fletcher. 2B: Rob Drake. 3B: Joe West.
Weather: 77 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 10 mph, Out to RF.
T: 3:21.
Att: 20,503.
Venue: Progressive Field.
July 7, 2013