GDT113: 8/8/13 - DET (67-45) AT CLE (62-52) - 7:05 p.m. ET

Tigers: RHP Max Scherzer (16-1, 2.85 ERA)

Scherzer is the second pitcher in the past 44 years to start a season with a 16-1 record. He has struck out at least five batters in all 22 starts this season, and owns a 0.83 ERA and 0.51 WHIP since the All-Star break.



Indians: RHP Zach McAllister (4-6, 3.47 ERA)

McAllister began his last start with five no-hit innings in Miami. In the sixth, he got one out while allowing two singles and a double, later earning a no-decision. In three starts since coming off the DL, he is 0-1 with a 3.63 ERA.





Tigers go for sweep of Tribe behind Scherzer
Detroit looks to extend win streak to 12 games behind 16-game winner

By Bobby Nightengale / MLB.com | 8/8/2013 12:53 AM ET

After the Tigers extended their winning streak to 11 games with Wednesday's 6-5 win in 14 innings, they will go for their first four-game sweep against Cleveland since 1988 when they send Max Scherzer to the mound on Thursday.

Scherzer has been dominant in his last two starts, allowing four hits in 13 2/3 scoreless innings while walking three and striking out 13. Despite being only the second pitcher in the past 44 years to start a season with a 16-1 record, Scherzer doesn't give much consideration to the historical significance.

"No, because we're in a pennant chase," Scherzer said. "You know, we are in first place and we're trying to make the postseason, so really that stuff doesn't matter to me."

Scherzer is 2-0 in three starts this season against the Indians, with a 2.74 ERA.

"I'm a good pitcher," Scherzer said. "I can make good pitches in any situation. I'm always confident in myself and I always believe that I can be successful. It doesn't matter the game situation, I always believe I'm gonna come out on top."

Cleveland will send Zach McAllister, who allowed three runs (two earned) in six innings during a no-decision against the Tigers earlier this season, to the mound. He has struggled pitching deep into games, however, going more than 5 1/3 innings once in his past six starts.

"Things can happen quick here," McAllister said. "You leave some pitches up and big league hitters, good big league hitters at that, they can make you pay."

Indians: Kluber out for at least a month
After an impressive outing against the Tigers on Monday, the Indians announced on Wednesday that Corey Kluber will miss four-to-six weeks with a sprained right middle finger.

Kluber held Detroit to six hits and no runs in 7 1/3 innings in the series opener. An MRI confirmed a sprain, which will keep Kluber, who's on the 15-day disabled list, from throwing until his symptoms dissipate.

"It was kind of something weird," Kluber said. "I don't know how to describe what I felt. And then it just kind of got stiff, felt like it kind of filled up a little bit."

Danny Salazar, who struck out 10 in 7 2/3 innings on Wednesday, will fill Kluber's spot in the rotation.

• Ryan Raburn signed a two-year contract extension that includes an option for the 2016 season with the Indians on Wednesday. This season, Raburn is third on the team with 13 home runs while batting .274 with a .925 OPS.



Tigers: Cabrera reaches historic mark
Miguel Cabrera reached the 100-RBI mark for the 10th consecutive season on Tuesday, becoming just the sixth Major League player to match that streak .

Cabrera joined Albert Pujols, Jimmie Foxx, Alex Rodriguez, Al Simmons and Lou Gehrig as the only Major Leaguers in history with 10 straight 100-RBI seasons. Cabrera is only one of three players in history to post 100 RBIs in 10 of his first 11 seasons, joining Pujols and Rodriguez.

• The Tigers announced that they unconditionally released Jose Valverde from his Minor League contract on Wednesday, after he spent a little bit more than a month at Triple-A Toledo.

Valverde went 7-for-7 in save chances during his Minor League stint but had a 4.09 ERA in 11 appearances.

"I will always have great memories of him," manager Jim Leyland said. "He did a terrific job for us in this organization. I don't know what his plans are, but we certainly wish him the best. He was a terrific closer and a terrific teammate."

Worth noting
• Nick Swisher is 6-for-13 (.462) with three walks and four strikeouts in his career against Scherzer.

• The Indians are batting 4-for-26 (.154) with runners in scoring position in this series.


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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• FRI, Aug 9:
TIGERS: (RHP Rick Porcello (8-6, 4.28 ERA)) AT
YANKEES: (RHP Ivan Nova (5-4, 3.08 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: (RHP Phil Hughes (4-10, 4.87 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: (LHP Andy Pettitte (7-9, 4.71 ERA))
1:05  p.m. ET (FS-D, TBS / FM 97.1)


• MON, Aug 12:
TIGERS: (RHP Doug Fister (10-5, 3.50 ERA)) AT
WHITE SOX: (LHP Chris Sale (7-11, 2.77 ERA))
8:10  p.m. ET (FS-D / FM 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

TIGERS (career numbers off Zach McAllister)

   Austin Jackson, CF (4-for-6, walk, 2 K’s)
   Andy Dirks, LF (1-for-6, walk, 2 K’s)
   Miguel Cabrera, 3B (4-for-11, K)
   Prince Fielder, 1B (2-for-8, walk, 2 K’s)
   Victor Martinez, DH (2-for-5, 2 K’s)
   Don Kelly, RF (2-for-4, walk, K)
   Alex Avila, C (1-for-5, 2 K’s)
   Ramon Santiago, SS (2-for-8, K)
   Hernan Perez, 2B

P: Max Scherzer

INDIANS (career numbers off Scherzer)

   Michael Bourn, CF (3-for-18, walk, 4 K’s)
   Nick Swisher, 1B (7-for-19, 4 walks, 7 K’s)
   Jason Kipnis, DH (4-for-21, 2 walks, 6 K’s)
   Asdrubal Cabrera, SS (8-for-35, HR, 3 walks)
   Michael Brantley, LF (8-for-28, HR, 3 walks, K)
   Carlos Santana, C (3-for-25, 5 walks, 3 K’s)
   Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B (3-for-14, 3 K’s)
   Mike Aviles, 2B (5-for-16, 2 K’s)
   Drew Stubbs, RF (0-for-6, 3 K’s)

P: Zach McAllister

DET - Top 1st
B:0 S:3 O:1
Austin Jackson strikes out swinging.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Andy Dirks grounds out to first baseman Nick Swisher.

B:0 S:1 O:3
Miguel Cabrera pops out to first baseman Nick Swisher in foul territory.


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

B:1 S:1 O:2
Nick Swisher flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Jason Kipnis strikes out swinging.

0-0 AFTER 1 INNING

DET - Top 2nd
B:1 S:1 O:0
Prince Fielder doubles (25) on a fly ball to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:2 S:1 O:1
Victor Martinez grounds out, second baseman Mike Aviles to first baseman Nick Swisher. Prince Fielder to 3rd.

B:2 S:0 O:2
Don Kelly grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Nick Swisher.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Alex Avila called out on strikes.


CLE - Bot 2nd
B:1 S:0 O:1
Asdrubal Cabrera lines out to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Michael Brantley lines out to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:3 S:2 O:3
Carlos Santana pops out to shortstop Ramon Santiago.

0-0 AFTER 2 INNINGS

DET - Top 3rd
B:4 S:0 O:0
Ramon Santiago walks.

B:3 S:2 O:0
Hernan Perez singles on a line drive to right fielder Drew Stubbs. Ramon Santiago to 3rd.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:4 S:2 O:0
Austin Jackson walks. Hernan Perez to 2nd.

B:0 S:3 O:1
Andy Dirks strikes out swinging.

B:4 S:0 O:1
Miguel Cabrera walks. Ramon Santiago scores. Hernan Perez to 3rd. Austin Jackson to 2nd.
DET 1 - 0

B:3 S:1 O:1
Prince Fielder doubles (26) on a line drive to center fielder Michael Bourn. Hernan Perez scores. Austin Jackson scores. Miguel Cabrera to 3rd.
DET 3 - 0

B:0 S:1 O:1
Victor Martinez doubles (25) on a line drive to right fielder Drew Stubbs. Miguel Cabrera scores. Prince Fielder scores.
DET 5 - 0

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

Pitching Change: Preston Guilmet replaces Zach McAllister.

Coaching visit to mound.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Alex Avila lines out to right fielder Drew Stubbs.

B:0 S:2 O:2
Ramon Santiago reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Mike Aviles. Victor Martinez scores. Don Kelly to 3rd. Ramon Santiago advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by right fielder Drew Stubbs.
DET 6 - 0

B:0 S:1 O:3
Hernan Perez grounds out, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to first baseman Nick Swisher.


CLE - Bot 3rd
B:1 S:2 O:1
Lonnie Chisenhall flies out to right fielder Don Kelly.

B:0 S:3 O:2
Mike Aviles strikes out swinging.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Drew Stubbs called out on strikes.

DET 6 - 0 AFTER 3 INNINGS

DET - Top 4th
B:1 S:2 O:0
Austin Jackson triples (3) on a line drive to center fielder Michael Bourn.

B:0 S:1 O:0
Andy Dirks doubles (10) on a line drive to right fielder Drew Stubbs. Austin Jackson scores.
DET 7 - 0

B:4 S:0 O:0

Miguel Cabrera walks.


B:0 S:1 O:1
Prince Fielder lines out to right fielder Drew Stubbs. Andy Dirks to 3rd.

B:0 S:1 O:1
Victor Martinez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Drew Stubbs, deflected by second baseman Mike Aviles. Andy Dirks scores. Miguel Cabrera to 2nd.
DET 8 - 0

B:2 S:2 O:2
Don Kelly grounds into a force out, second baseman Mike Aviles to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera to 3rd. Victor Martinez out at 2nd. Don Kelly to 1st.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Alex Avila flies out to center fielder Michael Bourn.


CLE - Bot 4th
B:0 S:1 O:0
Michael Bourn singles on a sharp ground ball to pitcher Max Scherzer.

B:2 S:3 O:1
Nick Swisher called out on strikes.

Injury Delay.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Jason Kipnis lines out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Asdrubal Cabrera doubles (25) on a fly ball to right fielder Don Kelly. Michael Bourn scores.
DET 8 - 1

B:2 S:2 O:3
Michael Brantley lines out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

DET 8 - 1 AFTER 4 INNINGS

DET - Top 5th
B:3 S:2 O:0
Ramon Santiago singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Preston Guilmet.

B:3 S:2 O:0
Hernan Perez singles on a line drive to right fielder Drew Stubbs. Ramon Santiago to 3rd.

B:1 S:1 O:1
Austin Jackson pops out to second baseman Mike Aviles.

B:0 S:0 O:2
Andy Dirks pops out to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Miguel Cabrera singles on a line drive to left fielder Michael Brantley. Ramon Santiago scores. Hernan Perez scores.
DET 10 - 1

B:1 S:1 O:3
Prince Fielder lines out to center fielder Michael Bourn.


CLE - Bot 5th
Defensive Substitution: Brayan Pena replaces catcher Alex Avila, batting 7th, playing catcher.

B:4 S:1 O:0
Carlos Santana walks.

B:2 S:0 O:1
Lonnie Chisenhall grounds out softly, pitcher Max Scherzer to first baseman Prince Fielder. Carlos Santana to 2nd.

B:1 S:2 O:2
Mike Aviles grounds out, second baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Prince Fielder. Carlos Santana to 3rd.

B:0 S:0 O:3
Drew Stubbs grounds out, second baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Prince Fielder.

DET 10 - 1 AFTER 5 INNINGS

DET - Top 6th
Pitching Change: Matt Albers replaces Preston Guilmet.

B:0 S:0 O:1
Victor Martinez flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley in foul territory.

B:1 S:0 O:2
Don Kelly pops out to third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall.

B:2 S:1 O:3
Brayan Pena grounds out to first baseman Nick Swisher.


CLE - Bot 6th
B:0 S:1 O:1
Michael Bourn flies out to right fielder Don Kelly.

B:1 S:1 O:2
Nick Swisher grounds out, second baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Prince Fielder.

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

With Asdrubal Cabrera batting, Jason Kipnis advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.

B:2 S:2 O:2
Asdrubal Cabrera doubles (26) on a line drive to right fielder Don Kelly. Jason Kipnis scores.
DET 10 - 2


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

DET 10 - 2 AFTER 6 INNINGS

DET - Top 7th
B:0 S:0 O:1
Ramon Santiago grounds out, first baseman Nick Swisher to pitcher Matt Albers.

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

B:0 S:2 O:2
Austin Jackson singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall.

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

B:2 S:0 O:3
Miguel Cabrera lines out to center fielder Michael Bourn.


CLE - Bot 7th
B:0 S:0 O:1
Carlos Santana flies out to left fielder Andy Dirks.

B:0 S:1 O:2
Lonnie Chisenhall grounds out, second baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Prince Fielder.

B:0 S:3 O:3
Mike Aviles strikes out swinging.

DET 10 - 2 AFTER 7 INNINGS

DET - Top 8th
Pitching Change: Marc Rzepczynski replaces Matt Albers.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Prince Fielder grounds out, second baseman Mike Aviles to first baseman Nick Swisher.

B:3 S:2 O:2
Victor Martinez flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.

B:3 S:2 O:3
Don Kelly flies out to left fielder Michael Brantley.


CLE - Bot 8th
Pitching Change: Al Alburquerque replaces Max Scherzer.

B:3 S:2 O:1
Drew Stubbs grounds out, shortstop Ramon Santiago to first baseman Prince Fielder.

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

B:0 S:1 O:3
Nick Swisher grounds out, second baseman Hernan Perez to first baseman Prince Fielder.

DET 10 - 2 AFTER 8 INNINGS

DET - Top 9th
Pitching Change: Ryan Raburn replaces Marc Rzepczynski.

B:2 S:2 O:1
Brayan Pena grounds out, first baseman Nick Swisher to pitcher Ryan Raburn.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Matt Tuiasosopo replaces Ramon Santiago.

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

B:1 S:0 O:3
Hernan Perez grounds out, second baseman Mike Aviles to first baseman Nick Swisher.


CLE - Bot 9th
Defensive switch from left field to right field for Andy Dirks.

Defensive switch from right field to second base for Don Kelly.

Matt Tuiasosopo remains in the game as the left fielder.

Defensive switch from second base to shortstop for Hernan Perez.

Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Al Alburquerque.

B:2 S:0 O:0
Jason Kipnis doubles (26) on a fly ball to left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Asdrubal Cabrera flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson. Jason Kipnis to 3rd.

B:1 S:2 O:1
Michael Brantley singles on a ground ball to pitcher Phil Coke. Jason Kipnis scores. Michael Brantley to 2nd. Throwing error by pitcher Phil Coke.
DET 10 - 3


B:0 S:0 O:2
Carlos Santana lines out to right fielder Andy Dirks.

B:0 S:2 O:3
Lonnie Chisenhall flies out to right fielder Andy Dirks.


TIGERS WIN 10-3 AND SWEEP INDIANS

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W: Scherzer
L: McAllister


Game Info

Pitches-strikes: Scherzer 100-71, Alburquerque 11-8, Coke 21-17, McAllister 61-32, Guilmet 56-37, Albers 20-13, Rzepczynski 17-9, Raburn 13-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Scherzer 5-6, Alburquerque 2-0, Coke 0-2, McAllister 3-0, Guilmet 3-1, Albers 3-1, Rzepczynski 1-2, Raburn 2-0.
Batters faced: Scherzer 26, Alburquerque 3, Coke 5, McAllister 15, Guilmet 16, Albers 8, Rzepczynski 3, Raburn 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Guilmet 2-1.
Umpires: HP: Ron Kulpa. 1B: Tom Hallion. 2B: Phil Cuzzi. 3B: Chris Guccione.
Weather: 73 degrees, overcast.
Wind: 7 mph, In from RF.
T: 3:01.
Att: 25,131.
Venue: Progressive Field.
August 8, 2013