GDT109: 8/4/13 - DET (63-45) VS CWS (40-68) - 1:08 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Rick Porcello (8-6, 4.49 ERA)

Porcello allowed three earned runs on seven hits in six innings against the Phillies last Sunday. He went 4-0 with a 2.08 ERA in July, including two wins against the White Sox.



White Sox: RHP Andre Rienzo (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

The native of Brazil certainly earned a second start after a stellar Major League debut Tuesday night in Cleveland. Rienzo didn't allow an earned run over seven innings, striking out six and adding a needed burst of energy to the team.




Porcello hopes to bring July success into new month
Rienzo makes second start as White Sox look to end nine-game slide

By Cash Kruth / MLB.com | 8/3/2013 10:04 PM ET

The White Sox were part of the reason Rick Porcello earned the Tigers' Pitcher of the Month honors in July, as the right-hander defeated the South Siders in two quality starts last month.

On Sunday, the White Sox will be the first test for Porcello as he looks to carry over his solid July to a month that has rarely been kind to him.

Porcello gets the ball Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park in the finale of a three-game series against the White Sox, who have lost a season-high nine straight games and 15 of their last 18.

Sunday will be the third time in Porcello's last four starts he faces the White Sox. He was 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in the first two and, though he'll be facing a familiar foe, Porcello said he won't necessarily be changing his approach.

"It's one of those things where a big league hitter, the more pitches they see against you, the more comfortable they're going to be, the more familiar they're going to be with your stuff," Porcello said. "You have to really mix everything up, change up your patterns and keep them off balance as much as you can."

Porcello was 4-0 with a 2.08 ERA in four starts last month, also facing the Indians and Phillies. He said that success stems from a combination of things, both of his own making and help from his teammates.

"Over the past couple of starts, I've been able to keep the ball down and prevent some big hits," Porcello said. "At the same time too, guys have been playing great defense behind me, and making some huge plays, bailing me out of some trouble. It's just a combination of that, and I want to continue that, keep progressing and making good pitches to be consistent throughout the rest of the season."

Building on July has been an issue in the past for Porcello. He's 8-9 with a 4.76 career ERA in August, including 3-6 with a 5.66 ERA the last two seasons.

Opposing Porcello is rookie right-hander Andre Rienzo, who last week was promoted from Triple-A Charlotte to start in place of recently traded Jake Peavy. He certainly earned a second look after an impressive debut, allowing three unearned runs on five hits in seven innings in a no-decision against the Indians.

Aside from a solid outing, the 25-year-old also brought a lot of energy in the eventual loss.

"That's a positive. He gets everybody into it," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said after Rienzo's debut. "I don't necessarily understand all the stuff he's doing, but he's moving around and moving people around. It was fun seeing him pitch. The end stunk, but he did well."

White Sox: Offense with some success against Tigers
The Tigers have had Chicago's number for quite some time, but it's not at the fault of a handful of White Sox.

Outfielder Dayan Viciedo is batting .400 with four home runs and seven RBIs against Detroit this season, while Alex Rios (.389), Alejandro De Aza (.342) and Adam Dunn (.313) are all hitting above .300.

• Although the White Sox have lost their last nine games, Chicago's rotation has a 2.72 ERA in that span.

Tigers: Cabrera sits from lineup again Saturday
Third baseman Miguel Cabrera was once again out of the lineup Saturday after being scratched prior to Friday's game, when he felt discomfort running. Manager Jim Leyland didn't say whether he expected the reigning American League Most Valuable Player to return Sunday.

Worth noting
• The Tigers are 37-14 against the White Sox since Sept. 7, 2010, including 21-5 at Comerica Park.

Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth. 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, Aug 5:
TIGERS: (RHP Anibal Sanchez (9-7, 2.59 ERA)) AT
INDIANS: (RHP Corey Kluber (7-5, 3.77 ERA))
7:05  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• TUE, Aug 6:
TIGERS: (RHP Justin Verlander (11-8, 3.88 ERA)) AT
INDIANS: (RHP Justin Masterson (13-7, 3.33 ERA))
7:05  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• WED, Aug 7:
TIGERS: (RHP Doug Fister (10-5, 3.52 ERA)) AT
INDIANS: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
7:05  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• THU, Aug 8:
TIGERS: (RHP Max Scherzer (16-1, 2.85 ERA)) AT
INDIANS: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
7:05  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

TIGERS

   Austin Jackson, CF
   Andy Dirks, LF
   Don Kelly, RF
   Prince Fielder, 1B
   Victor Martinez, DH
   Jhonny Peralta, SS
   Alex Avila, C
   Jose Iglesias, 3B
   Ramon Santiago, 2B

P: Rick Porcello


WHITE SOX

   Alejandro De Aza, CF
   Alexei Ramirez, SS
   Alex Rios, RF
   Adam Dunn, 1B
   Paul Konerko, DH
   Conor Gillaspie, 3B
   Dayan Viciedo, LF
   Gordon Beckham, 2B
   Tyler Flowers, C

P: Andre Rienzo

CWS - Top 1st
B:0 S:2 O:1
Alejandro De Aza grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Alexei Ramirez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.

With Alex Rios batting, Alexei Ramirez caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher Rick Porcello to second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Alex Rios singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.

B:3 S:0 O:2
Adam Dunn singles on a line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson. Alex Rios to 2nd.

With Paul Konerko batting, wild pitch by Rick Porcello, Alex Rios to 3rd. Adam Dunn to 2nd.

B:4 S:1 O:2
Paul Konerko walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Conor Gillaspie pops out to shortstop Jhonny Peralta.


DET - Bot 1st
B:1 S:0 O:1
Austin Jackson flies out to center fielder Alejandro De Aza.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Andy Dirks walks.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Don Kelly pops out to shortstop Alexei Ramirez.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Prince Fielder grounds out sharply, second baseman Gordon Beckham to first baseman Adam Dunn.

 0-0 AFTER 1 INNING

CWS - Top 2nd
B:0 S:1 O:1
Dayan Viciedo grounds out softly, third baseman Jose Iglesias to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Gordon Beckham flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks in foul territory.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Tyler Flowers strikes out swinging.


DET - Bot 2nd
B:0 S:2 O:0
Victor Martinez singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Alejandro De Aza.

B:1 S:0 O:0
Jhonny Peralta singles on a line drive to center fielder Alejandro De Aza. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Alex Avila grounds out to first baseman Adam Dunn. Victor Martinez to 3rd. Jhonny Peralta to 2nd.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Jose Iglesias strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Ramon Santiago grounds out to first baseman Adam Dunn.

 0-0 AFTER 2 INNINGS

CWS - Top 3rd
B:1 S:1 O:1
Alejandro De Aza lines out to right fielder Don Kelly.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Alexei Ramirez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Jose Iglesias.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Alex Rios grounds into a double play, third baseman Jose Iglesias to second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder. Alexei Ramirez out at 2nd.


DET - Bot 3rd
B:0 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson flies out to right fielder Alex Rios.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Andy Dirks pops out to shortstop Alexei Ramirez.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Don Kelly lines out to right fielder Alex Rios.

 0-0 AFTER 3 INNINGS

CWS - Top 4th
B:1 S:2 O:0
Adam Dunn homers (26) on a fly ball to center field.
CWS 1 - 0

B:1 S:2 O:1
Paul Konerko grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Conor Gillaspie grounds out sharply, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.

Injury Delay.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Dayan Viciedo grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 4th
B:1 S:0 O:1
Prince Fielder flies out to left fielder Dayan Viciedo.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Victor Martinez strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:0 O:3
Jhonny Peralta grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Adam Dunn.

CWS 1 - 0 AFTER 4 INNINGS

CWS - Top 5th
B:0 S:0 O:0
Gordon Beckham hits a ground-rule double (12) on a line drive to left-center field.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Tyler Flowers grounds out, third baseman Jose Iglesias to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Alejandro De Aza strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:0 O:3
Alexei Ramirez grounds out, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 5th
B:0 S:0 O:1
Alex Avila grounds out, second baseman Gordon Beckham to first baseman Adam Dunn.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Jose Iglesias grounds out, pitcher Andre Rienzo to first baseman Adam Dunn.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Ramon Santiago grounds out, first baseman Adam Dunn to pitcher Andre Rienzo.

CWS 1 - 0 AFTER 5 INNINGS

CWS - Top 6th
B:0 S:3 O:1
Alex Rios called out on strikes.

B:0 S:2 O:1
Adam Dunn singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Paul Konerko flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Conor Gillaspie flies out to right fielder Don Kelly.


DET - Bot 6th
B:1 S:0 O:1
Austin Jackson grounds out, pitcher Andre Rienzo to shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Adam Dunn.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Andy Dirks flies out to center fielder Alejandro De Aza.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Don Kelly singles on a ground ball to center fielder Alejandro De Aza.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Prince Fielder strikes out swinging.

CWS 1 - 0 AFTER 6 INNINGS

CWS - Top 7th
B:1 S:0 O:1
Dayan Viciedo lines out softly to second baseman Ramon Santiago.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Gordon Beckham strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Tyler Flowers flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.




DET - Bot 7th
Defensive switch from center field to left field for Alejandro De Aza.

Defensive Substitution: Jordan Danks replaces left fielder Dayan Viciedo, batting 7th, playing center field.

B:4 S:0 O:0
Victor Martinez walks.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Jhonny Peralta walks. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:0 O:0
Alex Avila doubles (9) on a fly ball to right fielder Alex Rios. Victor Martinez scores. Jhonny Peralta to 3rd.
TIED 1 - 1

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Nate Jones replaces Andre Rienzo.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Jose Iglesias grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Adam Dunn.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Ramon Santiago out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Jordan Danks. Jhonny Peralta scores. Alex Avila to 3rd.
DET 2 - 1


B:0 S:1 O:3
Austin Jackson flies out to left fielder Alejandro De Aza.

DET 2 - 1 AFTER 7 INNINGS

CWS - Top 8th
B:2 S:1 O:0
Alejandro De Aza hits a ground-rule double (22) on a line drive to right field.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Alexei Ramirez out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Rick Porcello to second baseman Ramon Santiago. Alejandro De Aza to 3rd.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Alex Rios lines out sharply to center fielder Austin Jackson.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Drew Smyly replaces Rick Porcello.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Adam Dunn strikes out swinging.


DET - Bot 8th
Pitching Change: David Purcey replaces Nate Jones.

B:1 S:0 O:0
Andy Dirks singles on a ground ball to left fielder Alejandro De Aza.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Don Kelly out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher David Purcey to first baseman Adam Dunn. Andy Dirks to 2nd.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Prince Fielder pops out to second baseman Gordon Beckham.

B:4 S:1 O:2
Victor Martinez walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Addison Reed replaces David Purcey.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Jhonny Peralta grounds into a force out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to second baseman Gordon Beckham. Victor Martinez out at 2nd.

DET 2 - 1 AFTER 8 INNINGS

CWS - Top 9th
B:0 S:1 O:0
Paul Konerko homers (8) on a fly ball to left center field.
TIED 2 - 2

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jeff Keppinger replaces Conor Gillaspie.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Jose Veras replaces Drew Smyly.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Jeff Keppinger grounds out softly, third baseman Jose Iglesias to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Jordan Danks strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Gordon Beckham flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.


DET - Bot 9th
Jeff Keppinger remains in the game as the third baseman.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Alex Avila walks.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Jose Iglesias grounds out, second baseman Gordon Beckham to first baseman Adam Dunn. Alex Avila to 2nd.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Ramon Santiago grounds out, second baseman Gordon Beckham to first baseman Adam Dunn. Alex Avila to 3rd.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Austin Jackson flies out to right fielder Alex Rios.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 9 INNINGS

CWS - Top 10th
B:4 S:2 O:0
Tyler Flowers walks.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Alejandro De Aza out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jose Veras to first baseman Prince Fielder. Tyler Flowers to 2nd.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Alexei Ramirez pops into a double play, shortstop Jhonny Peralta to second baseman Ramon Santiago. Tyler Flowers doubled off 2nd.


DET - Bot 10th
Pitching Change: Donnie Veal replaces Addison Reed.


Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Torii Hunter replaces Andy Dirks.

Injury Delay.

B:3 S:2 O:0
Torii Hunter singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jordan Danks.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Don Kelly bunt pops out to first baseman Adam Dunn.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Prince Fielder grounds into a double play, second baseman Gordon Beckham to shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Adam Dunn. Torii Hunter out at 2nd.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 10 INNINGS

CWS - Top 11th
Torii Hunter remains in the game as the right fielder.

Defensive switch from right field to left field for Don Kelly.

Pitching Change: Bruce Rondon replaces Jose Veras.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Alex Rios flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Adam Dunn singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Paul Konerko strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:3 O:3
Jeff Keppinger strikes out swinging.




DET - Bot 11th
Pitching Change: Dylan Axelrod replaces Donnie Veal.

B:3 S:2 O:0
Victor Martinez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Alejandro De Aza.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Jhonny Peralta lines out sharply to center fielder Jordan Danks.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Alex Avila flies out to right fielder Alex Rios.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Jose Iglesias flies out to center fielder Jordan Danks.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 11 INNINGS

CWS - Top 12th
B:1 S:3 O:1
Jordan Danks called out on strikes.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Gordon Beckham grounds out, third baseman Jose Iglesias to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Tyler Flowers grounds out, second baseman Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.


DET - Bot 12th
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Miguel Cabrera replaces Ramon Santiago.

B:1 S:1 O:0
Miguel Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jordan Danks.

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

B:0 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Adam Dunn to second baseman Gordon Beckham. Matt Tuiasosopo to 2nd.

B:2 S:0 O:1
Torii Hunter singles on a line drive to left fielder Alejandro De Aza. Matt Tuiasosopo scores.
DET 3 - 2


TIGERS WIN 3-2 IN 12 INNINGS AND SWEEP WHITE SOX

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W: Rondon, B
L: Axelrod


Game Info


Rienzo pitched to 3 batters in the 7th.
Smyly pitched to 1 batter in the 9th.

WP: Porcello.
Pitches-strikes: Rienzo 84-48, Jones, N 6-6, Purcey 11-5, Reed, A 22-14, Veal 9-6, Axelrod 28-18, Porcello 93-61, Smyly 9-7, Veras 22-12, Rondon, B 23-19.
Groundouts-flyouts: Rienzo 8-2, Jones, N 1-1, Purcey 1-0, Reed, A 3-1, Veal 1-0, Axelrod 1-2, Porcello 9-3, Smyly 0-0, Veras 2-1, Rondon, B 2-1.
Batters faced: Rienzo 25, Jones, N 3, Purcey 4, Reed, A 5, Veal 3, Axelrod 7, Porcello 30, Smyly 2, Veras 6, Rondon, B 7.
Inherited runners-scored: Jones, N 2-1, Reed, A 2-0, Smyly 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Tim McClelland. 1B: Marvin Hudson. 2B: Paul Emmel. 3B: Jordan Baker.
Weather: 72 degrees, sunny.
Wind: 8 mph, L to R.
T: 3:35.
Att: 42,513.
Venue: Comerica Park.
August 4, 2013