GDT104: 7/28/13 - DET (58-45) VS PHI (49-55) - 1:08 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Rick Porcello (7-6, 4.49 ERA)

Porcello admitted he was a little rusty in his first start out of the break -- throwing 25 pitches in the first inning -- but he settled down to throw a remarkably efficient seven innings of shutout ball against the White Sox.



Phillies: RHP Jonathan Pettibone (5-4, 3.97 ERA)

Pettibone allowed three runs, seven hits, three walks and struck out four in five innings Tuesday in a loss to St. Louis. He kept the Phillies close with a chance to win, but the club managed just one run in a 4-1 loss.




Porcello set to deal in Tigers' bid to sweep Phillies
Pettibone looks to help Philadelphia snap seven-game skid in finale

By William Boor / MLB.com | 7/27/2013 11:45 PM ET

Not much has gone right for the Phillies on their road trip.

After taking the opener against the Mets during a nine-game trip, the Phillies have lost seven straight and will turn to Jonathan Pettibone as they look to avoid being swept for the second time in as many series.

Pettibone (5-4, 3.97 ERA) allowed three runs on seven hits over fine innings in his last start -- a loss to the Cardinals.

"They were patient early on when I was kind of in control," Pettibone said after the outing. "Then, when things started going the other way, they started to be more aggressive, a couple of first-pitch knocks and stuff. They kind of teeter-tottered throughout the game, staying aggressive, then remaining patient. They have a good lineup throughout, and they got the best of us."

As the Phillies continue to search for answers, the Tigers head into Sunday's series finale having won six of their last seven and sitting at 13 games over .500.

The Tigers are certainly playing well at the moment and adding Miguel Cabrera back into Saturday's lineup energized a team that is continuing a push to the postseason.

Detroit will hand the ball to Rick Porcello on Sunday in search of a three-game sweep, following Saturday's 10-0 blowout at Comerica Park.

Porcello has a 4.37 career ERA in Interleague Play, but has been dominant in July with a 1.35 ERA and 3-0 record.

However, the time off for the All-Star break caused him to be a bit rusty in his last outing.

"That first inning was pretty shaky," Porcello said Tuesday. "I think just not being on the mound in a game situation for a while was causing me to kind of be off rhythm. It felt a little foreign, but I battled through it and the guys made some outstanding plays behind me that really helped me out."

Phillies: Club busy as Trade Deadline looms
• The Phillies have lost seven straight and are a season-high six games below .500, but that doesn't mean the club is going to blow up the roster prior to Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline.

"I think our plan is to be competitive and in the mix on an annual basis," assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said. "I think all the different options that we've considered or talked about internally that I've been a part of have been geared toward just that, remaining competitive and being in the mix continually. We owe that to our fans and we certainly have the wherewithal to be in the mix to do that."

Even if the Phillies do wind up dealing a few key pieces, it appears they are not going into a total rebuilding mode and will look to win in the immediate future.

Tigers: Cabrera returns to lineup
When the Tigers took the field for Saturday's contest, there was a familiar face batting third and playing third.

After missing four games with a hip injury, Miguel Cabrera rejoined the Tigers' lineup, although he admittedly only feels about 70 percent.

"It was good hitting, fielding," Cabrera said prior to Saturday's 10-0 win. "It bothered me running."

Cabrera made his presence felt on Saturday as he went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a home run in his first at-bat.

Worth noting
• Pettibone has never faced the Tigers.

• Although Porcello has never started a game against the Phillies, he has faced a few of their hitters.

Delmon Young and Michael Young have faced Porcello on numerous occasions. Delmon is 8-for-22 (.364) while Michael is 7-for-18 (.389) against the right-hander.

William Boor 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.)

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

• 2B Omar Infante (Left ankle sprain, placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 4, 2013.)




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• MON, Jul 29:
OFF DAY


• TUE, Jul 30:
TIGERS: (RHP Anibal Sanchez (8-7, 2.68 ERA)) VS
NATIONALS: (RHP Stephen Strasburg (5-8, 2.85 ERA))
7:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• WED, Jul 31:
TIGERS: (RHP Justin Verlander (10-8, 3.99 ERA)) VS
NATIONALS: (LHP Gio Gonzalez (7-3, 2.97 ERA))
1:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• THU, Aug 1:
OFF DAY


• FRI, Aug 2:
TIGERS: (RHP Doug Fister (9-5, 3.67 ERA)) VS
WHITE SOX: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
7:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• SAT, Aug 3:
TIGERS: (RHP Max Scherzer (15-1, 3.01 ERA)) VS
WHITE SOX: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
7:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• SUN, Aug 4:
TIGERS: (RHP Rick Porcello (TBA ERA)) VS
WHITE SOX: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
1:08  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

Detroit
Jackson, A, CF
Kelly, D, RF
Cabrera, M, 3B
Fielder, DH
Martinez, V, 1B
Peralta, Jh, SS
Dirks, LF
Avila, C
Santiago, R, 2B


Philadelphia
Rollins, SS
Young, M, 3B
Utley, DH
Ruf, 1B
Frandsen, 2B
Mayberry, CF
Nix, L, RF
Ruiz, C
Susdorf, LF

WE NEED A  

PHI - Top 1st
B:1 S:1 O:1
Jimmy Rollins lines out to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Michael Young singles on a ground ball to right fielder Don Kelly.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Chase Utley flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Darin Ruf grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Victor Martinez.


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

B:0 S:0 O:1
Don Kelly grounds out, second baseman Kevin Frandsen to first baseman Darin Ruf. Austin Jackson to 2nd.

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

B:1 S:0 O:3
Prince Fielder grounds into a double play, shortstop Jimmy Rollins to second baseman Kevin Frandsen to first baseman Darin Ruf. Miguel Cabrera out at 2nd.

0-0 AFTER 1 INNING

PHI - Top 2nd
B:2 S:2 O:1
Kevin Frandsen grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:4 S:2 O:1
John Mayberry walks.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Laynce Nix grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Victor Martinez. John Mayberry to 2nd.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Carlos Ruiz singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. John Mayberry scores.
PHI 1 - 0

B:2 S:0 O:3
Steve Susdorf grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Victor Martinez.


DET - Bot 2nd
B:2 S:2 O:1
Victor Martinez flies out to center fielder John Mayberry.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Jhonny Peralta grounds out, third baseman Michael Young to first baseman Darin Ruf.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Andy Dirks grounds out, second baseman Kevin Frandsen to first baseman Darin Ruf.

PHI 1 - 0 AFTER 2 INNINGS

PHI - Top 3rd
B:1 S:0 O:1
Jimmy Rollins flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Michael Young grounds out, third baseman Miguel Cabrera to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Chase Utley strikes out swinging.


DET - Bot 3rd
B:0 S:1 O:0
Alex Avila hits a ground-rule double (8) on a fly ball to left-center field.

B:0 S:1 O:0
Ramon Santiago singles on a ground ball to left fielder Steve Susdorf. Alex Avila to 3rd.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Austin Jackson walks. Ramon Santiago to 2nd.

B:3 S:1 O:1
Don Kelly pops out to third baseman Michael Young in foul territory.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera ejected by HP umpire Chad Fairchild.

Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland ejected by HP umpire Chad Fairchild.

On-field Delay.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Matt Tuiasosopo replaces Miguel Cabrera.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Miguel Cabrera (Matt Tuiasosopo) called out on strikes.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Prince Fielder pops out to third baseman Michael Young in foul territory.

PHI 1 - 0 AFTER 3 INNINGS

PHI - Top 4th
Defensive switch from right field to third base for Don Kelly.

Matt Tuiasosopo remains in the game as the left fielder.

Defensive switch from left field to right field for Andy Dirks.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Darin Ruf strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Kevin Frandsen hits a ground-rule double (7) on a line drive to right field.

B:1 S:0 O:1
John Mayberry singles on a line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson. Kevin Frandsen to 3rd.

Injury Delay.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Laynce Nix singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Andy Dirks. Kevin Frandsen scores. John Mayberry to 3rd.
PHI 2 - 0

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Carlos Ruiz grounds into a double play, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Victor Martinez. Laynce Nix out at 2nd.


DET - Bot 4th
B:4 S:1 O:0
Victor Martinez walks.

B:2 S:2 O:0
Jhonny Peralta singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Steve Susdorf. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Andy Dirks flies out to left fielder Steve Susdorf.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Alex Avila grounds into a double play, first baseman Darin Ruf to shortstop Jimmy Rollins to first baseman Darin Ruf. Jhonny Peralta out at 2nd.

PHI 2 - 0 AFTER 4 INNINGS

PHI - Top 5th
B:1 S:0 O:0
Steve Susdorf doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Andy Dirks.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Jimmy Rollins out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Rick Porcello to first baseman Victor Martinez. Steve Susdorf to 3rd.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Michael Young called out on strikes.

B:4 S:0 O:2
Rick Porcello intentionally walks Chase Utley.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Darin Ruf singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. Steve Susdorf scores. Chase Utley to 2nd.
PHI 3 - 0

B:1 S:1 O:3
Kevin Frandsen grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Don Kelly. Chase Utley out at 3rd.


DET - Bot 5th
B:0 S:0 O:0
Ramon Santiago singles on a bunt ground ball to second baseman Kevin Frandsen.

B:2 S:0 O:0
Austin Jackson singles on a fly ball to right fielder Laynce Nix. Ramon Santiago to 2nd.

B:0 S:0 O:0
Don Kelly singles on a line drive to center fielder John Mayberry. Ramon Santiago to 3rd. Austin Jackson to 2nd.

B:0 S:0 O:0
Matt Tuiasosopo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Laynce Nix. Ramon Santiago scores. Austin Jackson to 3rd. Don Kelly to 2nd.
PHI 3 - 1


Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Prince Fielder grounds out softly, second baseman Kevin Frandsen to first baseman Darin Ruf. Austin Jackson scores. Don Kelly to 3rd. Matt Tuiasosopo to 2nd.
PHI 3 - 2


B:1 S:2 O:2
Victor Martinez grounds out to first baseman Darin Ruf. Don Kelly scores. Matt Tuiasosopo to 3rd.
TIED 3 - 3

B:1 S:2 O:3
Jhonny Peralta pops out to second baseman Kevin Frandsen.

TIED 3 - 3 AFTER 5 INNINGS

PHI - Top 6th
B:2 S:2 O:1
John Mayberry grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Laynce Nix grounds out, first baseman Victor Martinez to pitcher Rick Porcello.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Carlos Ruiz pops out to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.


DET - Bot 6th
Pitching Change: Jake Diekman replaces Jonathan Pettibone.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Andy Dirks walks.

B:0 S:0 O:0
Alex Avila reaches on a force attempt, throwing error by pitcher Jake Diekman. Andy Dirks to 2nd.

B:0 S:1 O:0
Ramon Santiago singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Jake Diekman. Andy Dirks to 3rd. Alex Avila to 2nd.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Austin Jackson flies out to right fielder Laynce Nix.

B:3 S:1 O:1
Don Kelly hits a sacrifice fly. Fielding error by left fielder Steve Susdorf. Andy Dirks scores. Alex Avila to 3rd. Ramon Santiago to 2nd. Don Kelly to 1st.
DET 4 - 3


Pitching Change: Luis Garcia replaces Jake Diekman.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:4 S:0 O:1
Matt Tuiasosopo walks. Alex Avila scores. Ramon Santiago to 3rd. Don Kelly to 2nd.
DET 5 - 3

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Hernan Perez replaces Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Prince Fielder reaches on a force attempt, throwing error by first baseman Darin Ruf. Ramon Santiago scores. Don Kelly to 3rd. Hernan Perez to 2nd.
DET 6 - 3

B:4 S:2 O:1
Victor Martinez walks. Don Kelly scores. Hernan Perez to 3rd. Prince Fielder to 2nd.
DET 7 - 3

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:0 O:1
Jhonny Peralta hits a grand slam (10) to left field. Hernan Perez scores. Prince Fielder scores. Victor Martinez scores.
DET 11 - 3

Coaching visit to mound.


Pitching Change: Antonio Bastardo replaces Luis Garcia.

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

B:1 S:3 O:3
Alex Avila called out on strikes.

DET 11 - 3 AFTER 6 INNINGS

PHI - Top 7th
Defensive switch from third base to right field for Don Kelly.

Hernan Perez remains in the game as the second baseman.

Defensive switch from right field to left field for Andy Dirks.

Defensive switch from second base to third base for Ramon Santiago.

Pitching Change: Drew Smyly replaces Rick Porcello.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Steve Susdorf flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter John McDonald replaces Jimmy Rollins.

B:2 S:3 O:2
John McDonald called out on strikes.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Michael Martinez replaces Michael Young.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Michael Martinez lines out to second baseman Hernan Perez.


DET - Bot 7th
John McDonald remains in the game as the shortstop.

Michael Martinez remains in the game as the third baseman.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Ramon Santiago pops out to catcher Carlos Ruiz in foul territory.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson doubles (17) on a line drive to center fielder John Mayberry.

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

B:0 S:0 O:1
Hernan Perez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Steve Susdorf. Austin Jackson scores. Don Kelly to 2nd.
DET 12 - 3

B:0 S:2 O:3
Prince Fielder grounds into a double play, second baseman Kevin Frandsen to shortstop John McDonald to first baseman Darin Ruf. Hernan Perez out at 2nd.

DET 12 - 3 AFTER 7 INNINGS

PHI - Top 8th
Pitching Change: Bruce Rondon replaces Drew Smyly.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Chase Utley grounds out softly, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Victor Martinez.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Darin Ruf doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Kevin Frandsen singles on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks. Darin Ruf scores. Kevin Frandsen out at 2nd, left fielder Andy Dirks to second baseman Hernan Perez.
DET 12 - 4


B:1 S:2 O:3
John Mayberry flies out to right fielder Don Kelly.


DET - Bot 8th
Pitching Change: Jonathan Papelbon replaces Antonio Bastardo.

B:2 S:2 O:0
Victor Martinez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Laynce Nix.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Jhonny Peralta flies out to left fielder Steve Susdorf in foul territory.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Andy Dirks singles on a sharp ground ball to second baseman Kevin Frandsen. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Alex Avila strikes out swinging.

B:4 S:1 O:2
Ramon Santiago walks. Victor Martinez to 3rd. Andy Dirks to 2nd.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Austin Jackson grounds into a force out, second baseman Kevin Frandsen to shortstop John McDonald. Ramon Santiago out at 2nd.

DET 12 - 4 AFTER 8 INNINGS

PHI - Top 9th
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Bruce Rondon.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Laynce Nix flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Carlos Ruiz flies out to right fielder Don Kelly.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Steve Susdorf strikes out swinging.


TIGERS WIN 12-4 AND SWEEP PHILLIES

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W: Porcello
L: Diekman



Game Info

Garcia, Lu pitched to 4 batters in the 6th.

IBB: Utley (by Porcello).
Pitches-strikes: Pettibone 78-44, Diekman 16-8, Garcia, Lu 22-10, Bastardo 22-15, Papelbon 26-18, Porcello 86-58, Smyly 15-10, Rondon, B 17-13, Coke 9-6.
Groundouts-flyouts: Pettibone 7-2, Diekman 1-2, Garcia, Lu 1-0, Bastardo 1-0, Papelbon 1-1, Porcello 10-2, Smyly 0-1, Rondon, B 1-1, Coke 0-2.
Batters faced: Pettibone 24, Diekman 5, Garcia, Lu 4, Bastardo 7, Papelbon 6, Porcello 26, Smyly 3, Rondon, B 4, Coke 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Garcia, Lu 3-3.
Ejections: Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera ejected by HP umpire Chad Fairchild (3rd); Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland ejected by HP umpire Chad Fairchild (3rd)
Umpires: HP: Chad Fairchild. 1B: Jeff Kellogg. 2B: Eric Cooper. 3B: Paul Schrieber.
Weather: 64 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 10 mph, In from CF.
T: 3:16.
Att: 41,326.
Venue: Comerica Park.
July 28, 2013