GDT88: 7/8/13 - DET (48-39) AT CLE (46-42) - 7:05 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Max Scherzer (13-0, 3.09 ERA)

Scherzer is already the first Major League starter since Roger Clemens in 1986 to start a season 13-0. Now he has a chance to match Clemens' 14-0 start from that year. He beat Cleveland twice in May with eight-inning outings.



Indians: LHP Scott Kazmir (4-4, 4.86 ERA)

Kazmir was charged with three runs on six hits in five innings of a no-decision against the Royals last Wednesday, though two runs scored after his exit. The lefty is 1-0 with a 1.89 ERA in his last three starts.





Scherzer eyes 14th win against familiar Tribe
Kazmir counters for Indians, trying to gain ground in AL Central

By Bobby Nightengale / MLB.com | 7/7/2013 5:27 PM ET

When Max Scherzer takes the mound to face the Indians at Progressive Field on Monday, he'll have a chance to match Roger Clemens' 14-0 start from the 1986 season. From there, he's only a short walk from history.

Only two pitchers in modern American League history have started a season with a 15-0 record. Dave McNally reached the mark in 1969 with the Orioles, but Cleveland's Johnny Allen was the first to do so in '37. First, Scherzer has to pick up his third win of the season against AL Central-rival Cleveland.

"It's hard to believe, to be honest with you, that somebody is 13-0 in this day and age," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said, "but he is, and we'll take it. We'll accept it and be happy for him, and hopefully he goes 14-0."

Scherzer has compiled nine consecutive quality starts, a streak he started against the Tribe on May 21, when he allowed one run on two hits in eight innings. He's also recorded at least six strikeouts in each of his 17 starts, the longest stretch to begin a season since Pedro Martinez had a 29-game streak in 2000.

"I don't judge my season based on 13-0," Scherzer said. "I judge my season based on how I pitch. I thought I've pitched this season very well. I'm doing a lot of things right, generating swings and misses, minimizing walks, pitching with four pitches. And when I do that, I'm going to be successful."

The Indians are hoping to salvage a split in the series after Sunday's 9-6 win, sending left-hander Scott Kazmir to the mound. He's 4-0 with a 4.26 ERA at Progressive Field this season.

"I'm feeling comfortable where I'm at right now," Kazmir said after a recent start. "There's still a lot to work on, but I feel like my delivery is getting a lot more consistent, that's for sure."

Indians: Guilmet gets first call to Majors
• The Indians called up Preston Guilmet from Triple-A Columbus to provide some depth for their bullpen.

Guilmet recorded 16 saves with a 2.32 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 34 appearances at Columbus this season, but has never pitched in the Majors.

"Just excited to be here," Guilmet said. "Can't wait to help the club out [the] best I can. Really just happy to be here, been working a long time for this. It's cool to finally get to this level and see how things go down the road."

To make room for Guilmet, a ninth-round Draft pick in 2009, the Tribe designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment and transferred injured catcher Lou Marson to the 60-day disabled list. Carrasco gave up seven runs in 3 1/3 innings against the Tigers on Saturday and is expected to be optioned to Triple-A.

• Zach McAllister said he wasn't concerned about his finger Saturday, when he tested out his breaking ball for the first time, throwing on flat ground.

McAllister was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right middle finger on June 8 and plans on mixing in his breaking ball -- the pitch that causes the most pain with his finger -- during his scheduled simulated game Monday.

Tigers: Downs placed on DL
• Left-handed reliever Darin Downs reported some soreness in his shoulder after pitching the ninth inning of Saturday's game, and it proved serious enough for the Tigers to place him on the 15-day disabled list with left rotator cuff tendinitis.

Right-hander Evan Reed was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to fill Downs' spot in the bullpen. Downs allowed eight earned runs in his last 6 1/3 innings pitched.

• The six Tigers players named to the AL All-Star roster weren't the only ones in the organization to hear they are heading to New York for All-Star weekend. Double-A Erie catcher James McCann was added to the U.S. roster as a replacement for the Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game.

McCann will join Triple-A Toledo first baseman Jordan Lennerton as Tigers representatives. McCann, who was Detroit's top pick in the 2011 Draft, has thrown out 49 of 113 would-be basestealers for a 43 percent caught-stealing rate to go along with a .288 batting average and a .703 OPS.

McCann replaces White Sox catcher Josh Phegley, who was promoted to the big leagues on Friday.

Worth noting
• Miguel Cabrera has nine hits in five games at Progressive Field this season, and four of them are home runs.

• Torii Hunter is batting .522 (12-for-23) with five runs scored, two homers and 11 RBIs in his past five games.

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.)

• LHP Darin Downs (Left shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis, placed on the 15-day disabled list July 7, 2013.)



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STARTING LINEUPS:

DET Batting

Jackson, A, CF
Hunter, To, RF
Cabrera, M, 3B
Fielder, 1B
Martinez, V, DH
Peralta, Jh, SS
Tuiasosopo, LF
Pena, B, C
Santiago, R, 2B


CLE Batting

Bourn, CF
Cabrera, A, DH
Kipnis, 2B
Swisher, RF-1B
Brantley, LF
Aviles, SS
Reynolds, Ma, 1B
Chisenhall, 3B
Gomes, Y, C

DET - Top 1st
B:2 S:2 O:1
Austin Jackson grounds out to first baseman Mark Reynolds.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Torii Hunter grounds out, third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall to first baseman Mark Reynolds.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Miguel Cabrera grounds out, shortstop Mike Aviles to first baseman Mark Reynolds.




CLE - Bot 1st
B:1 S:2 O:1
Michael Bourn grounds out softly, third baseman Miguel Cabrera to first baseman Prince Fielder.

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

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

0-0 AFTER 1 INNING

DET - Top 2nd
B:0 S:3 O:1
Prince Fielder called out on strikes.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Victor Martinez doubles (16) on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:3 S:1 O:1
Jhonny Peralta doubles (24) on a fly ball to center fielder Michael Bourn. Victor Martinez scores.
DET 1 - 0

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

B:3 S:2 O:2
Brayan Pena singles on a ground ball to shortstop Mike Aviles. Jhonny Peralta to 3rd.

B:4 S:1 O:2
Ramon Santiago walks. Brayan Pena to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

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


CLE - Bot 2nd
B:2 S:1 O:1
Nick Swisher grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Michael Brantley singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Max Scherzer.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Mike Aviles singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo. Michael Brantley to 2nd.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Mark Reynolds strikes out on a foul tip.

With Lonnie Chisenhall batting, Michael Brantley steals (9) 3rd base. Mike Aviles steals (7) 2nd base.

 RAIN DELAY

B:2 S:2 O:2
Lonnie Chisenhall singles on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. Michael Brantley scores. Mike Aviles scores.
CLE 2 - 1

B:0 S:0 O:3
Yan Gomes flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

CLE 2 - 1 AFTER 2 INNINGS

DET - Top 3rd
B:1 S:2 O:1
Torii Hunter grounds out, second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Mark Reynolds.

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

B:0 S:0 O:2
Prince Fielder flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Victor Martinez grounds into a force out, second baseman Jason Kipnis to shortstop Mike Aviles. Miguel Cabrera out at 2nd.


CLE - Bot 3rd
B:0 S:1 O:1
Michael Bourn grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out, first baseman Prince Fielder to pitcher Max Scherzer.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Jason Kipnis singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Nick Swisher singles on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo. Jason Kipnis to 2nd.

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

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Mike Aviles grounds out, pitcher Max Scherzer to first baseman Prince Fielder.

CLE 2 - 1 AFTER 3 INNINGS

DET - Top 4th
B:3 S:3 O:1
Jhonny Peralta strikes out swinging.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Matt Tuiasosopo homers (4) on a fly ball to right field.
TIED 2 - 2

B:0 S:2 O:2
Brayan Pena lines out to right fielder Nick Swisher.

B:2 S:0 O:3
Ramon Santiago flies out to right fielder Nick Swisher.


CLE - Bot 4th
B:1 S:2 O:0
Mark Reynolds singles on a ground ball to second baseman Ramon Santiago.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Lonnie Chisenhall pops out to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Yan Gomes strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Michael Bourn flies out to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

 TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 4 INNINGS

DET - Top 5th
B:2 S:3 O:1
Austin Jackson strikes out swinging, catcher Yan Gomes to first baseman Mark Reynolds.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Torii Hunter lines out sharply to first baseman Mark Reynolds.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Miguel Cabrera flies out to center fielder Michael Bourn.


CLE - Bot 5th
B:4 S:1 O:0
Asdrubal Cabrera walks.

With Jason Kipnis batting, wild pitch by Max Scherzer, Asdrubal Cabrera to 2nd.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Jason Kipnis lines out to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Nick Swisher grounds out softly to first baseman Prince Fielder. Asdrubal Cabrera to 3rd.

B:4 S:2 O:2
Michael Brantley walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Mike Aviles pops out to third baseman Miguel Cabrera in foul territory.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 5 INNINGS

DET - Top 6th
B:0 S:0 O:1
Prince Fielder grounds out to first baseman Mark Reynolds.

B:4 S:1 O:1
Victor Martinez walks.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Jhonny Peralta flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Bryan Shaw replaces Scott Kazmir.

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

B:0 S:1 O:2
Andy Dirks singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael Bourn. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

B:2 S:0 O:3
Brayan Pena flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.


CLE - Bot 6th
Andy Dirks remains in the game as the left fielder.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Mark Reynolds pops out to second baseman Ramon Santiago.

B:3 S:3 O:2
Lonnie Chisenhall strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Yan Gomes strikes out swinging.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 6 INNINGS

DET - Top 7th
B:2 S:1 O:1
Ramon Santiago bunt grounds out, pitcher Bryan Shaw to first baseman Mark Reynolds.

B:3 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson doubles (13) on a line drive to right fielder Nick Swisher.

Coaching visit to mound.


Pitching Change: Cody Allen replaces Bryan Shaw.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Torii Hunter strikes out swinging.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Miguel Cabrera grounds out, shortstop Mike Aviles to first baseman Mark Reynolds.


CLE - Bot 7th
B:1 S:2 O:0
Michael Bourn singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andy Dirks.

With Asdrubal Cabrera batting, Michael Bourn caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Brayan Pena to shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder to second baseman Ramon Santiago to catcher Brayan Pena to first baseman Prince Fielder.

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

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

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 7 INNINGS

DET - Top 8th
B:4 S:2 O:0
Prince Fielder walks.

B:2 S:0 O:1
Victor Martinez pops out to first baseman Mark Reynolds in foul territory.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Joe Smith replaces Cody Allen.

B:3 S:2 O:3
Jhonny Peralta grounds into a double play, shortstop Mike Aviles to second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Mark Reynolds. Prince Fielder out at 2nd.




CLE - Bot 8th
Pitching Change: Bruce Rondon replaces Max Scherzer.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Nick Swisher grounds out softly to catcher Brayan Pena.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Michael Brantley flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Mike Aviles grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 8 INNINGS

DET - Top 9th
Pitching Change: Chris Perez replaces Joe Smith.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Andy Dirks grounds out, shortstop Mike Aviles to first baseman Mark Reynolds.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Brayan Pena strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Ramon Santiago flies out to center fielder Michael Bourn.


CLE - Bot 9th
B:3 S:2 O:0
Mark Reynolds singles on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Drew Stubbs replaces Mark Reynolds.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Drew Smyly replaces Bruce Rondon.

With Lonnie Chisenhall batting, passed ball by Brayan Pena, Drew Stubbs to 2nd.

B:3 S:1 O:1
Lonnie Chisenhall flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:3 S:3 O:2
Yan Gomes strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Michael Bourn flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 9 INNINGS

DET - Top 10th
Defensive switch from right field to first base for Nick Swisher.

Drew Stubbs remains in the game as the right fielder.

Pitching Change: Matt Albers replaces Chris Perez.

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

B:2 S:3 O:2
Torii Hunter strikes out swinging.

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

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

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Victor Martinez doubles (17) on a fly ball to center fielder Michael Bourn. Miguel Cabrera scores. Prince Fielder scores.
DET 4 - 2

B:2 S:2 O:3
Jhonny Peralta grounds out, third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall to first baseman Nick Swisher.


CLE - Bot 10th
Pitching Change: Joaquin Benoit replaces Drew Smyly.

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

B:1 S:0 O:2
Jason Kipnis grounds out softly, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Nick Swisher singles on a line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson.

With Michael Brantley batting, Nick Swisher advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Michael Brantley singles on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. Nick Swisher to 3rd.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Mike Aviles strikes out swinging.


TIGERS WIN 4-2 AFTER 10 INNINGS

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W: Smyly
L: Albers
S: Benoit


Game Info

Rondon, B pitched to 1 batter in the 9th.

WP: Scherzer.
Pitches-strikes: Scherzer 117-75, Rondon, B 14-7, Smyly 16-8, Benoit 15-9, Kazmir 97-61, Shaw 14-7, Allen 17-9, Smith, J 7-4, Perez, C 7-5, Albers 26-13.
Groundouts-flyouts: Scherzer 6-1, Rondon, B 2-1, Smyly 0-2, Benoit 1-0, Kazmir 6-3, Shaw 1-1, Allen 1-0, Smith, J 1-0, Perez, C 1-0, Albers 2-0.
Batters faced: Scherzer 30, Rondon, B 4, Smyly 3, Benoit 5, Kazmir 24, Shaw 4, Allen 4, Smith, J 1, Perez, C 3, Albers 6.
Inherited runners-scored: Smyly 1-0, Shaw 1-0, Allen 1-0, Smith, J 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Andy Fletcher. 1B: Rob Drake. 2B: Joe West. 3B: Sam Holbrook.
Weather: 79 degrees, overcast. (RAINED MOST OF THE GAME)
Wind: 13 mph, Out to RF.
T: 3:40 (:20 delay).
Att: 23,640.
Venue: Progressive Field.
July 8, 2013