GDT112: 8/7/13 - DET (66-45) AT CLE (62-51) - 7:05 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Doug Fister (10-5, 3.52 ERA)

Fister dominated after the All-Star break for the past two seasons and is continuing his ways this year. He's 3-0 with a 0.82 ERA in the second half, and he hasn't given up more than one run or walk in all three starts.



Indians: RHP Danny Salazar (1-0, 1.50 ERA)

The Indians are counting on Salazar to be a secret weapon of sorts. In his big league debut on July 11, Salazar held the Blue Jays to a run and two hits, while walking one and striking out seven. In 21 Minor League outings, he is 6-5 with a 2.71 ERA.





Fister out to further second-half dominance
Righty, historically strong after All-Star break, opposes Salazar

By Bobby Nightengale / MLB.com | 8/7/2013 1:27 AM ET

Not only have the Tigers won 10 games in a row, they've extended their lead over the Indians in the American League Central to five games. Doug Fister, who has traditionally been dominant after the All-Star break, will have a chance to continue Detroit's streak on Wednesday.

Fister went 8-4 with a 2.67 ERA in the second half last year, and 8-3 with a 2.47 ERA over the same timeframe in 2011. This year he's headed in the same direction, with a 3-0 record and 0.82 ERA post-Midsummer Classic. In his most recent start, against the White Sox, he allowed one run on seven hits in eight innings.

"It's the same focus, same pregame workouts, everything that we've done all year," Fister said. "I'm just trying to be as consistent as possible from Day One, its just things are falling our way right now."

The Indians are hoping that highly touted prospect Danny Salazar can stop the Tigers' momentum. Salazar has made one career start, on July 11, when he allowed one run on two hits in six innings while striking out seven against the Blue Jays.

Indians manager Terry Francona said that there may be a sense of urgency in this four-game set by bringing up Salazar from Triple-A Columbus.

"Maybe a little bit," Francona said. "He has been pitching very well, so competitively it should help us. Our player-development staff has done such a good job where now we can bring him up, he doesn't have to pitch [only] three or four innings, and we don't have to go to the bullpen."

His arrival might be coming at an even more opportune time, as Cleveland placed right-hander Corey Kluber on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday with a sprained finger on his throwing hand.

Indians: Tomlin working on return
Right-hander Josh Tomlin will continue his rehab from Tommy John surgery with a start for Double-A Akron on Wednesday.

Tomlin will pitch two innings or 35 pitches, whichever comes first. He is being built up as a starter but noted that he can always transition to the bullpen if necessary. The Indians hope Tomlin can return to the team later this month or in early September.

"He's doing really well," Francona said. "It seems like everybody in that room is pulling for him. That's kind of neat. It'll be nice to have him back. When he gets back, it'll be nice to have him around, because I know the guys enjoy the heck out of him."

Tomlin went 5-8 with a 6.36 ERA in 21 appearances (16 starts) last year

• The Indians recalled right-handed reliever Matt Langwell from Triple-A Columbus to fill Kluber's spot on the active roster. Langwell has allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings out of the bullpen while striking out six this year.



Tigers: Dotel ready for rehab assignment
Right-handed reliever Octavio Dotel will begin a Minor League rehab stint for the Tigers' Gulf Coast League team on Wednesday.

Dotel allowed seven runs on 10 hits over 4 2/3 innings in April before going on the disabled list with inflammation in his right elbow.

By rule, Dotel can rehab in the Minors for up to 30 days, which would allow the Tigers to wait until rosters expand on Sept. 1 to activate him and not have to send anybody down to make room. Dotel will be eligible for the postseason roster because he was on the 25-man roster in April.

• Serving as designated hitter, Omar Infante went 1-for-5 with a strikeout on Tuesday night in his first rehab game at Triple-A Toledo. He's expected to play seven innings at second base on Wednesday.

Worth noting
• Michael Brantley is 9-for 28 with two home runs and five RBIs in his career against Fister.

• Miguel Cabrera is batting .375 with four home runs and 11 RBIs at Progressive Field this season.


Bobby Nightengale 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.) rehab assignment

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






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• THU, Aug 8:
TIGERS: (RHP Max Scherzer (16-1, 2.85 ERA)) AT
INDIANS: (RHP Zach McAllister (4-6, 3.47 ERA))
7:05  p.m. ET (FS-D, MLBN / FM 97.1)


• FRI, Aug 9:
TIGERS: (RHP Rick Porcello (8-6, 4.28 ERA)) AT
YANKEES: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
7:05  p.m. ET (FS-D, MLBN / WXYT 1270)


• SAT, Aug 10:
TIGERS: (RHP Anibal Sanchez (9-7, 2.58 ERA)) AT
YANKEES: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
1:05  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)


• SUN, Aug 11:
TIGERS: (RHP Justin Verlander (12-8, 3.74 ERA)) AT
YANKEES: (?HP TBA (TBA ERA))
1:05  p.m. ET (FS-D, TBS / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

TIGERS

   Austin Jackson, CF
   Torii Hunter, RF
   Miguel Cabrera, 3B
   Prince Fielder, 1B
   Victor Martinez, DH
   Don Kelly, LF
   Brayan Pena, C
   Ramon Santiago, 2B
   Jose Iglesias, SS

P: Doug Fister


INDIANS

   Michael Bourn, CF
   Nick Swisher, RF
   Jason Kipnis, 2B
   Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
   Michael Brantley, LF
   Carlos Santana, 1B
   Jason Giambi, DH
   Yan Gomes, C
   Mike Aviles, 3B

P: Danny Salazar

DET - Top 1st
B:1 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson grounds out sharply, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Carlos Santana.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Torii Hunter flies out to right fielder Nick Swisher.

B:3 S:3 O:3
Miguel Cabrera called out on strikes.


CLE - Bot 1st
B:0 S:3 O:1
Michael Bourn strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Nick Swisher pops out to third baseman Miguel Cabrera.

B:3 S:1 O:2
Jason Kipnis singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Asdrubal Cabrera lines out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

 0-0 AFTER 1 INNING

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

B:1 S:2 O:1
Victor Martinez singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Swisher.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Don Kelly strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Brayan Pena singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Swisher. Victor Martinez to 2nd.

B:4 S:0 O:2
Ramon Santiago walks. Victor Martinez to 3rd. Brayan Pena to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Jose Iglesias singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Michael Bourn. Victor Martinez scores. Brayan Pena out at home on the throw, center fielder Michael Bourn to catcher Yan Gomes.
DET 1 - 0


CLE - Bot 2nd
B:4 S:2 O:0
Michael Brantley walks.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Carlos Santana grounds into a double play, pitcher Doug Fister to shortstop Jose Iglesias to first baseman Prince Fielder. Michael Brantley out at 2nd.

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

DET 1 - 0 AFTER 2 INNINGS

DET - Top 3rd
B:1 S:3 O:1
Austin Jackson called out on strikes.

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

B:0 S:3 O:3
Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging.


CLE - Bot 3rd
B:1 S:2 O:0
Yan Gomes homers (8) on a fly ball to left field.
TIED 1 - 1

B:0 S:3 O:1
Mike Aviles called out on strikes.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Michael Bourn walks.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Nick Swisher doubles (19) on a fly ball to left fielder Don Kelly. Michael Bourn scores.
CLE 2 - 1


B:2 S:1 O:2
Jason Kipnis grounds out, first baseman Prince Fielder to pitcher Doug Fister. Nick Swisher to 3rd.

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

CLE 2 - 1 AFTER 3 INNINGS

DET - Top 4th
B:1 S:3 O:1
Prince Fielder strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Victor Martinez flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Don Kelly grounds out to first baseman Carlos Santana.


CLE - Bot 4th
B:1 S:1 O:0
Michael Brantley doubles (18) on a fly ball to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:3 S:1 O:1
Carlos Santana pops out to shortstop Jose Iglesias.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Jason Giambi strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Yan Gomes hit by pitch.

Injury Delay.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Mike Aviles grounds into a force out, shortstop Jose Iglesias to second baseman Ramon Santiago. Yan Gomes out at 2nd.

CLE 2 - 1 AFTER 4 INNINGS

DET - Top 5th
B:0 S:2 O:1
Brayan Pena grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Carlos Santana.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Ramon Santiago lines out to third baseman Mike Aviles.

B:1 S:0 O:3
Jose Iglesias pops out to third baseman Mike Aviles in foul territory.


CLE - Bot 5th
B:1 S:0 O:1
Michael Bourn flies out to left fielder Don Kelly.

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

B:0 S:2 O:1
Jason Kipnis singles on a line drive to left fielder Don Kelly. Nick Swisher to 2nd.

B:1 S:1 O:3
Asdrubal Cabrera grounds into a double play, pitcher Doug Fister to shortstop Jose Iglesias to first baseman Prince Fielder. Jason Kipnis out at 2nd.

CLE 2 - 1 AFTER 5 INNINGS

DET - Top 6th
B:3 S:2 O:0
Austin Jackson homers (8) on a line drive to left field.
TIED 2 - 2

B:0 S:2 O:1
Torii Hunter grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Carlos Santana.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Miguel Cabrera strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Prince Fielder pops out to third baseman Mike Aviles in foul territory.


CLE - Bot 6th
B:3 S:2 O:0
Michael Brantley singles on a sharp line drive to pitcher Doug Fister.

Injury Delay.

B:3 S:3 O:2
Carlos Santana strikes out swinging and Michael Brantley caught stealing 2nd, catcher Brayan Pena to shortstop Jose Iglesias.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Jason Giambi strikes out swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Doug Fister. Jason Giambi to 1st.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Yan Gomes called out on strikes.

TIED 2 - 2 AFTER 6 INNINGS

DET - Top 7th
B:0 S:2 O:1
Victor Martinez flies out to center fielder Michael Bourn.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Don Kelly doubles (5) on a line drive to right fielder Nick Swisher. Don Kelly advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder Nick Swisher.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Brayan Pena flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Ramon Santiago called out on strikes.


CLE - Bot 7th
Pitching Change: Al Alburquerque replaces Doug Fister.

B:1 S:2 O:0
Mike Aviles doubles (12) on a line drive to left fielder Don Kelly.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Michael Bourn grounds out to first baseman Prince Fielder. Mike Aviles to 3rd.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Nick Swisher doubles (20) on a fly ball to right fielder Torii Hunter. Mike Aviles scores.
CLE 3 - 2


Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Drew Smyly replaces Al Alburquerque.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Drew Stubbs replaces Nick Swisher.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Jason Kipnis grounds out softly to first baseman Prince Fielder. Drew Stubbs to 3rd.

Coaching visit to mound.

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

CLE 3 - 2 AFTER 7 INNINGS

DET - Top 8th
Drew Stubbs remains in the game as the right fielder.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Andy Dirks replaces Jose Iglesias.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Andy Dirks pops out to second baseman Jason Kipnis.

B:2 S:3 O:2
Austin Jackson called out on strikes.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Torii Hunter singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael Bourn.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Miguel Cabrera homers (33) on a fly ball to center field. Torii Hunter scores.

DET 4 - 3

Pitching Change: Rich Hill replaces Danny Salazar.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:1 O:2
Prince Fielder singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Victor Martinez strikes out swinging.


CLE - Bot 8th
Defensive Substitution: Hernan Perez replaces third baseman Miguel Cabrera, batting 3rd, playing second base.

Defensive switch from left field to third base for Don Kelly.

Defensive switch from second base to shortstop for Ramon Santiago.

Andy Dirks remains in the game as the left fielder.

B:1 S:1 O:0
Michael Brantley doubles (19) on a line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:3 S:2 O:0
Carlos Santana doubles (29) on a line drive to left fielder Andy Dirks. Michael Brantley to 3rd.


Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn replaces Jason Giambi.

Pitching Change: Bruce Rondon replaces Drew Smyly.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Ryan Raburn strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Yan Gomes grounds out, shortstop Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder. Michael Brantley scores. Carlos Santana to 3rd.
TIED 4 - 4

B:0 S:2 O:3
Mike Aviles pops out to shortstop Ramon Santiago.

TIED 4 - 4 AFTER 8 INNINGS

DET - Top 9th
Ryan Raburn remains in the game as the designated hitter.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Don Kelly walks.

B:2 S:2 O:0
Brayan Pena singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley. Don Kelly to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Cody Allen replaces Rich Hill.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Ramon Santiago out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Mike Aviles to second baseman Jason Kipnis. Don Kelly to 3rd. Brayan Pena to 2nd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:4 S:0 O:1
Cody Allen intentionally walks Andy Dirks.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Austin Jackson flies out to right fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Torii Hunter lines out to right fielder Drew Stubbs.


CLE - Bot 9th
B:2 S:0 O:1
Michael Bourn grounds out to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Drew Stubbs strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Jason Kipnis strikes out swinging.

TIED 4 - 4 AFTER 9 INNINGS

DET - Top 10th
Pitching Change: Chris Perez replaces Cody Allen.

B:0 S:3 O:0
Hernan Perez strikes out swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Chris Perez. Hernan Perez to 1st.

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

On-field Delay.

With Victor Martinez batting, Chris Perez picks off Hernan Perez at 1st on throw to Carlos Santana.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Victor Martinez singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:1 S:2 O:3
Don Kelly flies out to right fielder Drew Stubbs.


CLE - Bot 10th
Pitching Change: Jose Veras replaces Bruce Rondon.

B:1 S:0 O:1
Asdrubal Cabrera pops out to shortstop Ramon Santiago.

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

B:2 S:2 O:3
Carlos Santana flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

TIED 4 - 4 AFTER 10 INNINGS

DET - Top 11th
Pitching Change: Joe Smith replaces Chris Perez.

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

Injury Delay.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Ramon Santiago lines into a double play, second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Carlos Santana. Brayan Pena doubled off 1st.

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

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


CLE - Bot 11th
Pitching Change: Jeremy Bonderman replaces Jose Veras.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Ryan Raburn strikes out swinging.

B:1 S:3 O:2
Yan Gomes strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Mike Aviles grounds out, pitcher Jeremy Bonderman to first baseman Prince Fielder.

TIED 4 - 4 AFTER 11 INNINGS

DET - Top 12th
Pitching Change: Bryan Shaw replaces Joe Smith.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Torii Hunter grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Carlos Santana.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Hernan Perez grounds out to first baseman Carlos Santana.

B:4 S:1 O:2
Prince Fielder walks.

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


CLE - Bot 12th
B:0 S:3 O:1
Michael Bourn strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Drew Stubbs singles on a line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:2 S:2 O:3
Jason Kipnis grounds into a double play, shortstop Ramon Santiago to second baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Prince Fielder. Drew Stubbs out at 2nd.

TIED 4 - 4 AFTER 12 INNINGS

DET - Top 13th
B:0 S:0 O:1
Don Kelly grounds out, second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Carlos Santana.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Brayan Pena pops out to third baseman Mike Aviles in foul territory.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Ramon Santiago singles on a bunt ground ball to second baseman Jason Kipnis.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Andy Dirks called out on strikes.


CLE - Bot 13th
B:0 S:2 O:1
Asdrubal Cabrera flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Michael Brantley flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Carlos Santana grounds out, shortstop Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.

TIED 4 - 4 AFTER 13 INNINGS

DET - Top 14th
B:0 S:2 O:0
Austin Jackson doubles (18) on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:2 S:0 O:1
Torii Hunter flies out to right fielder Drew Stubbs. Austin Jackson to 3rd.

B:4 S:2 O:1
Hernan Perez walks.

Coaching visit to mound.

Pitching Change: Marc Rzepczynski replaces Bryan Shaw.

B:0 S:2 O:1
Prince Fielder doubles (24) on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley. Austin Jackson scores. Hernan Perez scores.
DET 6 - 4


B:4 S:0 O:1
Marc Rzepczynski intentionally walks Victor Martinez.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Don Kelly grounds into a double play, second baseman Jason Kipnis to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Carlos Santana. Victor Martinez out at 2nd.


CLE - Bot 14th
Pitching Change: Joaquin Benoit replaces Jeremy Bonderman.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Lonnie Chisenhall replaces Ryan Raburn.

B:1 S:3 O:1
Lonnie Chisenhall strikes out swinging.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Yan Gomes flies out to right fielder Torii Hunter.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Mike Aviles singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Michael Bourn doubles (17) on a line drive to right fielder Torii Hunter. Mike Aviles scores.
DET 6 - 5

Coaching visit to mound.

With Drew Stubbs batting, wild pitch by Joaquin Benoit, Michael Bourn to 3rd.

B:2 S:3 O:3
Drew Stubbs strikes out swinging.


TIGERS WIN 6-5 F/14 INNINGS

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W: Bonderman
L: Shaw
S: Benoit


Game Info

Smyly pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.
Hill, R pitched to 2 batters in the 9th.

WP: Fister, Benoit, Perez, C.
IBB: Dirks (by Allen), Martinez, V (by Rzepczynski).
HBP: Gomes, Y (by Fister).
Pitches-strikes: Fister 109-69, Alburquerque 12-9, Smyly 14-10, Rondon, B 23-16, Veras 10-5, Bonderman 27-20, Benoit 24-17, Salazar 103-73, Hill, R 18-10, Allen 9-4, Perez, C 13-10, Smith, J 14-9, Shaw 40-25, Rzepczynski 9-5.
Groundouts-flyouts: Fister 4-1, Alburquerque 1-0, Smyly 1-0, Rondon, B 2-0, Veras 0-2, Bonderman 3-2, Benoit 0-1, Salazar 4-4, Hill, R 0-0, Allen 1-1, Perez, C 0-1, Smith, J 0-0, Shaw 3-1, Rzepczynski 1-0.
Batters faced: Fister 26, Alburquerque 3, Smyly 4, Rondon, B 6, Veras 3, Bonderman 9, Benoit 5, Salazar 30, Hill, R 4, Allen 4, Perez, C 4, Smith, J 4, Shaw 11, Rzepczynski 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Smyly 1-0, Rondon, B 2-1, Allen 2-0, Rzepczynski 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Chris Guccione. 1B: Ron Kulpa. 2B: Tom Hallion. 3B: Phil Cuzzi.
Weather: 78 degrees, partly cloudy.
Wind: 9 mph, Out to LF.
T: 4:47.
Att: 20,169.
Venue: Progressive Field.
August 7, 2013