GDT: 6/9/10 - DET (30-27) at CWS (24-33) - 8:10 p.m. ET

Porcello, Garcia seek wins, not style

By Chris Hempson / MLB.com

Ozzie Guillen isn't easily impressed. Despite nearly throwing a perfect game during his previous start before Tuesday's series opener, Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga wasn't catching the attention of the White Sox manager.

"Interesting [to see Galarraga]?" Guillen asked on Tuesday. "To me, not really. To me, it's another game. I think it's something special for baseball at this time but right now it's been a week from that day. I don't think we're going to approach him and think about what he did last time."

So with Rick Porcello, who finished third in the 2009 American League Rookie of the Year race, taking the mound Wednesday, Guillen won't be overly impressed. Granted, the 21-year-old Porcello isn't following up last year's campaign with another impressive season just yet, going 4-5 on the year with a 5.25 ERA.

But the right-hander does have a 3.57 ERA in his last three starts, as Porcello completed a total of 17 2/3 innings. He's had six straight starts where he's allowed fewer than four earned runs, including seven innings of scoreless ball in a masterful performance against the Yankees on May 12.

The White Sox, meanwhile, will turn to Freddy Garcia to right the ship after the team suffered a tough loss Tuesday night and a rough start to its season.

"We're not going to win every game," first baseman Paul Konerko said. "We're in a hole. It's not going to be one of those things where you go 15-20 games and don't lose. You're going to have some losses in there. I just think our goal right now should be to win this series and the only bigger goal we should think of right now is to get to .500. Anything beyond than that is not productive right now in my mind. It's just too much to think about. We should think about what we've got going on right here, but if we are going to think about anything bigger it's going to be to get to .500 and then we can move on from there."

White Sox: Rios is Rolling
He came to the White Sox with high expectations, and this season, Alex Rios is living up to all of them. The center fielder is batting .348, (47-for-135), with 10 home runs and 14 stolen bases in his past 37 games before Tuesday.

At his current pace, Rios could hit 35 home runs and steal 50 bases, which would make him the first in White Sox history to record a 30/30 season. He's tied for eighth in the American League in home runs with 12 and tied for seventh in stolen bases with 17.

Chicago has to love this transformation from Rios, who was a star at times while with the Blue Jays. But in his first season with the White Sox last year, Rios struggled mightily, batting just .199. Granted, he only appeared in 41 games, but this season has been much better.

Tigers: The road warrior
Miguel Cabrera has been dynamite with the Tigers throughout his career in Detroit, but the team's first baseman continues to display his excellence this year, especially in what might appear to be hostile territory: road games. But Cabrera couldn't be enjoying much more success.

Entering Tuesday night, the first baseman was hitting .376 on the year with nine doubles, 10 home runs, and 33 RBIs during 27 games on the road this year. His road batting average and RBI totals were tops in the American League, while his home runs were second-best.

Further, Cabrera hit nine home runs in 14 games from May 20 to June 6. During that stretch, he hit a scorching .393. He then went 0-for-4 on Tuesday.

Worth noting
The Tigers recalled shortstop Danny Worth from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

... Prior to Tuesday, center fielder Austin Jackson had hit safely in 25 of his 28 games on the road this season. He went 0-for-5 in the series opener.

... The White Sox have a -49 run deferential on the season.



Pitching matchup

DET: RHP Rick Porcello (4-5, 5.25 ERA)
Porcello will look to even his record as he faces the White Sox in game two of a three-game series Wednesday. In his last start, Porcello was shaky in a no-decision against the Indians last Thursday, allowing six runs -- three earned -- on seven hits, while striking out two in 5 1/3 innings. Before his mishap against the Indians, Porcello had made four-straight solid starts and he will look to get back on track in Chicago. Porcello has never pitched at U.S. Cellular field, but is 0-2 with a 6.57 ERA against the White Sox in two career starts.


White Sox: RHP Freddy Garcia (5-3, 4.94 ERA)
Even though Garcia entered the season as the nominal fifth starter for the White Sox, he's pitched like their ace so far. Not only do his five wins pace the team, but his 4.94 ERA is the second-lowest of the five starters. In his last start, Garcia went seven innings, giving up three runs. The White Sox offense bailed him out, however, by scoring four runs in those seven innings, earning Garcia the win. Lifetime against the Tigers, Garcia is 17-6 with a 3.73 ERA in 185 2/3 innings.


From MLB Tigers Game Notes

RECENT RESULTS: The Tigers knocked off the White Sox 7-2 last night at U.S. Cellular Field. Brad Thomas (3-0) picked up the win for Detroit with two scoreless innings of relief. Brennan Boesch belted a three-run home run for the Tigers, while Carlos Guillen add a solo home run. Ryan Raburn finished with two doubles and an RBI. The Tigers continue a sixgame road trip with the second game of a three-game series at Chicago this evening. Following tomorrow afternoon’s game at Chicago, the club heads home for a nine-game homestand with Pittsburgh, Washington and Arizona.

ORDONEZ, GUILLEN ON THE OFFENSIVE AGAINST THE SOX: Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Guillen both have enjoyed success during their respective careers versus the Chicago White Sox. Ordonez is hitting .336 (100x298) with 19 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 42 RBI in 78 games during his career against the White Sox. Guillen is batting .328 (137x418) with 20 doubles, 10 triples, 12 home runs and 65 RBI in 117 games during his career versus the White Sox. Ordonez is fifth among all active major league players with a .336 batting average against the club, while Guillen is seventh with a .328 batting average.

CABRERA’S A ROAD WARRIOR: Miguel Cabrera enters tonight’s game at Chicago hitting .363 (41x113) with nine doubles, 10 home runs and 33 RBI in 28 games on the road this season. He is tops among all American League players with 33 RBI on the road this season, while he is second with 10 home runs and a .734 slugging percentage and tied for third with a .363 batting average.

PAPA GRANDE POWERS THE PEN: Jose Valverde has not allowed a run in his last 23 outings for the Tigers, tossing 23.1 scoreless innings. He is tops among all American League relievers with a 0.37 ERA and .115 batting average against, while he is tied for eighth with 12 saves.

ORDONEZ ON THE OFFENSIVE: Magglio Ordonez is batting .373 (28x75) with 16 runs scored, two doubles, a triple, four home runs and 18 RBI over his last 20 games dating back to May 13. He is sixth among all American League players with a .373 batting average and .442 on-base percentage during that stretch.

CABRERA PLAYING LONGBALL: Miguel Cabrera has connected for nine home runs over his last 15 games dating back to May 20. During the 15-game stretch, he is hitting .367 (22x60) with 14 runs scored, three doubles and 16 RBI. Cabrera is tops among all American League players with nine home runs and an .867 slugging percentage during that stretch, while he is seventh with a .367 batting average and tied for eighth with 16 RBI.

LOOKING AT THE ROOKIE LEADERS: Austin Jackson and Brennan Boesch have both enjoyed success during their rookie campaigns. Jackson is tops among all American League rookies with 36 runs scored and 74 hits, while he is second with a .318 batting average. Boesch is tops among all league rookies with a .341 batting average and 28 RBI, while he is tied for the lead with six home runs and is second with 45 hits.

BOESCH’S EXTRA-BASE HIT TOTAL AMONG BEST SINCE AT LEAST 1952: Brennan Boesch has collected 22 extra-base hits in the first 36 games of his major league career with the Tigers. His 22 extra-base hits are tied for third-most in a player’s first 36 career games since at least 1952, along with Mitchell Page (1977), Albert Pujols (2001) and Chris Davis (2008). Jeff Francoeur (2005) and Ryan Braun (2007) both collected 23 extra-base hits in the first 36 games of their respective major league careers.

BULLISH BEHAVIOR: Tigers relievers have compiled a 13-6 record and 2.72 ERA (175.1IP/53ER) through the club’s first 57 games this season. Tigers relievers lead the American League with 13 victories and a 2.72 ERA, while the club is fourth with 175.1 innings pitched.

EXTRA, EXTRA: The Tigers have collected at least one extra-base hit in 53 of the club’s 57 games this season. Detroit is tied for fifth among all American League clubs with 185 extra-base hits this season. Additionally, Detroit is third in the league with 126 doubles.

NUNEZ ADDED TO THE FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE ALL-STAR SQUAD: Single A Lakeland shortstop Gustavo Nunez was added to the Florida State League’s mid-season all-star squad on Tuesday.

SOTO, TURNER NAMED TO MIDWEST LEAGUE ALL-STAR SQUAD: Single A West Michigan righthanded pitcher Jacob Turner and lefthanded pitcher Giovanni Soto were both selected to the Midwest League’s mid-season all-star squad.



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Up next (Probable Pitchers)


• Thursday, June 10
Tigers (RHP Max Scherzer (2-5, 6.66 ERA)) at White Sox (LHP John Danks (4-5, 3.60 ERA)), 2:05 p.m. ET (FS-D HD / 1270 & 97.1)

• Friday, June 11
Tigers (RHP Justin Verlander (6-4, 3.65 ERA)) VS Pirates (RHP Ross Ohlendorf (0-3, 4.30 ERA)), 7:05 p.m. ET (FS-D HD / 1270 & 97.1)

• Saturday, June 12
Tigers (RHP Jeremy Bonderman (2-4, 4.40 ERA)) VS Pirates (LHP Paul Maholm (4-4, 3.80 ERA)), 7:05 p.m. ET (FS-D HD / 1270 & 97.1)

• Sunday, June 13
Tigers (RHP Armando Galarraga (2-1, 2.77 ERA)) VS Pirates (To be announced), 1:05 p.m. ET (FS-D HD / 1270 & 97.1)

STARTING LINEUPS:

Detroit AVG
Jackson, A, CF .318
Damon, DH .274
Raburn, LF .197
Cabrera, M, 1B .344
Boesch, RF .341
Guillen, C, 2B .290
Inge, 3B .241
Avila, C .195
Worth, SS .333
Totals .270

Chi White Sox AVG
Pierre, LF .258
Vizquel, 3B .225
Rios, CF .317
Konerko, 1B .280
Quentin, RF .205
Kotsay, DH .197
Ramirez, A, SS .256
Castro, R, C .227
Beckham, 2B .199
Totals .241

Current Conditions

U.S. Cellular Field

Partly Cloudy 80 F

Humidity: 37 %

Wind: from the W at 18 mph

Barometer: 29.82 in

last updated: 6/9/10 6:25 PM CDT

Inning 1
Top Half

B:1 S:1 O:1 -
Austin Jackson pops out to second baseman Gordon Beckham.


B:1 S:1 O:2 -
Johnny Damon grounds out, pitcher Freddy Garcia to first baseman Paul Konerko.


B:1 S:3 O:3 -
Ryan Raburn on foul tip.

0-0 after .5 inning

Bottom Half

B:0 S:1 O:1 -
Juan Pierre grounds out, second baseman Carlos Guillen to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.


B:1 S:3 O:2 -
Omar Vizquel swinging.


B:1 S:1 O:3 -
Alex Rios flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

0-0 after 1 inning

Inning 2
Top Half

B:1 S:1 O:1 -
Miguel Cabrera grounds out to first baseman Paul Konerko.


B:0 S:0 O:1 -
Brennan Boesch homers (7) on a fly ball to left center field.

DET 1, CWS 0


B:1 S:1 O:2 -
Carlos Guillen pops out to second baseman Gordon Beckham.


B:1 S:1 O:2 -
Brandon Inge singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Carlos Quentin.


B:0 S:1 O:3 -
Alex Avila flies out to center fielder Alex Rios.

DET 1, CWS 0 after 1.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:2 S:1 O:1 -
Paul Konerko flies out to left fielder Ryan Raburn.


B:1 S:1 O:2 -
Carlos Quentin grounds out, second baseman Carlos Guillen to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.


B:2 S:1 O:3 -
Mark Kotsay grounds out to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

DET 1, CWS 0 after 2 innings

Inning 3
Top Half

B:2 S:2 O:1 -
Danny Worth pops out to second baseman Gordon Beckham.


B:1 S:0 O:1 -
Austin Jackson singles on a line drive to left fielder Juan Pierre.


B:0 S:1 O:1 -
Johnny Damon singles on a line drive to center fielder Alex Rios. Austin Jackson to 3rd.

B:0 S:1 O:3 - Ryan Raburn grounds into double play,
shortstop Alexei Ramirez to second baseman Gordon Beckham to first
baseman Paul Konerko. Johnny Damon out at 2nd. ( if not for the DP, Jackson would have scored)

DET 1, CWS 0 after 2.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Alexei Ramirez homers (6) on a fly ball to left field.

DET 1, CWS 1


B:2 S:2 O:1 -
Ramon Castro grounds out, shortstop Danny Worth to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.


B:0 S:1 O:2 -
Gordon Beckham grounds out, shortstop Danny Worth to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.


B:2 S:2 O:3 -
Juan Pierre grounds out, second baseman Carlos Guillen to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

DET 1, CWS 1 after 3 innings

Inning 4
Top Half

B:1 S:1 O:1 -
Miguel Cabrera flies out to right fielder Carlos Quentin.


B:2 S:1 O:2 -
Brennan Boesch flies out to left fielder Juan Pierre. (home run depth caught by a big jump by Pierre, would have been Boesch's 2nd homer tonight)


B:1 S:0 O:2 -
Carlos Guillen singles on a ground ball to center fielder Alex Rios.


B:2 S:1 O:3 -
Brandon Inge flies out to left fielder Juan Pierre. (Pierre takes away an Inge hit by a diving catch, dang you Pierre)

DET 1, CWS 1 after 3.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:2 S:1 O:0 - Omar Vizquel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:1 S:0 O:0 - With Alex Rios batting, wild pitch by Rick Porcello, Omar Vizquel to 2nd.

B:2 S:1 O:0 - Alex Rios singles on a line drive to right fielder Brennan Boesch. Omar Vizquel to 3rd.


B:0 S:1 O:0 - Paul Konerko doubles (10) on a fly ball to left fielder Ryan Raburn. Omar Vizquel scores. Alex Rios scores. Throwing error by third baseman Brandon Inge.

CWS 3, DET 1


B:0 S:1 O:0 - Coaching visit to mound.

B:1 S:2 O:0 - Carlos Quentin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. Paul Konerko to 3rd.

B:1 S:1 O:0 - Mark Kotsay singles on a line drive to right fielder Brennan Boesch. Paul Konerko scores. Carlos Quentin to 2nd.

CWS 4, DET 1


B:0 S:1 O:1 - Alexei Ramirez pops out to second baseman Carlos Guillen on the infield fly rule.


B:0 S:0 O:1 - Ramon Castro homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field. Carlos Quentin scores. Mark Kotsay scores.

CWS 7, DET 1


B:0 S:1 O:1 - Gordon Beckham doubles (5) on a fly ball to center fielder Austin Jackson.

B:0 S:1 O:1 - Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:1 - Pitcher Change: Eddie Bonine replaces Rick Porcello.


B:1 S:3 O:2 - Juan Pierre swinging.

B:0 S:0 O:2 - Omar Vizquel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson. Gordon Beckham scores.

CWS 8, DET 1


B:1 S:1 O:3 - Alex Rios flies out to center fielder Austin Jackson.

CWS 8, DET 1 after 4 innings

Inning 5
Top Half

B:1 S:2 O:1 -
Alex Avila flies out to right fielder Carlos Quentin.


B:0 S:0 O:2 -
Danny Worth flies out to right fielder Carlos Quentin.


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

CWS 8, DET 1 after 4.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:1 S:2 O:0 -
Paul Konerko singles on a ground ball to center fielder Austin Jackson.


B:0 S:1 O:2 - Carlos Quentin grounds into double play,
third baseman Brandon Inge to second baseman Carlos Guillen to first
baseman Miguel Cabrera. Paul Konerko out at 2nd.


B:0 S:2 O:2 -
Mark Kotsay singles on a line drive to right fielder Brennan Boesch.


B:1 S:2 O:3 -
Alexei Ramirez grounds out, third baseman Brandon Inge to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

CWS 8, DET 1 after 5 innings

Inning 6
Top Half

B:1 S:0 O:0 -
Johnny Damon triples (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Carlos Quentin.

B:1 S:2 O:1 -
Ryan Raburn out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Juan Pierre. Johnny Damon scores.
CWS 8, DET 2


B:2 S:2 O:1 -
Miguel Cabrera homers (18) on a fly ball to left field.

CWS 8, DET 3



B:4 S:1 O:1 -
Brennan Boesch walks.


B:0 S:3 O:2 -
Carlos Guillen swinging.


B:1 S:1 O:3 -
Brandon Inge flies out to right fielder Carlos Quentin.

CWS 8, DET 3 after 5.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:3 S:3 O:1 -
Ramon Castro called out on .


B:0 S:1 O:2 -
Gordon Beckham grounds out, shortstop Danny Worth to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.


B:0 S:0 O:3 -
Juan Pierre grounds out, second baseman Carlos Guillen to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

CWS 8, DET 3 after 6 innings

Inning 7
Top Half

B:2 S:3 O:1 -
Alex Avila swinging.


B:2 S:0 O:2 -
Danny Worth pops out to second baseman Gordon Beckham.


B:2 S:3 O:3 -
Austin Jackson swinging.

CWS 8, DET 3 after 6.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:3 S:2 O:1 -
Omar Vizquel flies out to right fielder Brennan Boesch.


B:2 S:1 O:2 -
Alex Rios grounds out, shortstop Danny Worth to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.


B:3 S:3 O:3 -
Paul Konerko swinging.

CWS 8, DET 3 after 7 innings

Inning 8
Top Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Pitcher Change: J. Putz replaces Freddy Garcia.


B:3 S:1 O:1 -
Johnny Damon pops out to third baseman Omar Vizquel.


B:1 S:1 O:2 -
Ryan Raburn flies out to center fielder Alex Rios.


B:0 S:0 O:3 -
Miguel Cabrera grounds out, third baseman Omar Vizquel to first baseman Paul Konerko.

CWS 8, DET 3 after 7.5 innings

Bottom Half

B:2 S:2 O:0 - Carlos Quentin singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Raburn.

B:0 S:3 O:1 - Mark Kotsay swinging.


B:2 S:2 O:1 - With Alexei Ramirez batting, wild pitch by Eddie Bonine, Carlos Quentin to 2nd.


B:4 S:2 O:1 - Alexei Ramirez walks.

B:1 S:1 O:1 - Ramon Castro singles on a line drive to right fielder Brennan Boesch. Carlos Quentin scores. Alexei Ramirez to 3rd.

CWS 9, DET 3


B:0 S:0 O:1 - Coaching visit to mound.

B:0 S:0 O:1 - Pitcher Change: Fu-Te Ni replaces Eddie Bonine.

B:4 S:2 O:1 - Gordon Beckham walks. Ramon Castro to 2nd.

B:1 S:2 O:1 - Juan Pierre singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Brennan Boesch. Alexei Ramirez scores. Ramon Castro to 3rd. Gordon Beckham to 2nd.

CWS 10, DET 3


B:1 S:0 O:1 - Omar Vizquel doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Raburn. Ramon Castro scores. Gordon Beckham scores. Juan Pierre to 3rd.

CWS 12, DET 3


B:0 S:0 O:1 - Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Brent Lillibridge replaces Alex Rios.

B:0 S:0 O:1 - Brent Lillibridge homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Juan Pierre scores. Omar Vizquel scores.

CWS 15, DET 3


B:3 S:1 O:2 -
Paul Konerko flies out to left fielder Ryan Raburn in foul territory.

B:2 S:0 O:3 -
Carlos Quentin pops out to catcher Alex Avila in foul territory.

CWS 15, DET 3 after 8 innings

Inning 9
Top Half

B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Brent Lillibridge remains in the game as the center fielder.


B:0 S:0 O:0 -
Pitcher Change: Randy Williams replaces J. Putz.


B:1 S:1 O:0 -
Brennan Boesch singles on a line drive to center fielder Brent Lillibridge.


B:1 S:3 O:1 -
Carlos Guillen swinging.


B:3 S:1 O:2 -
Brandon Inge pops out to shortstop Alexei Ramirez.


B:0 S:0 O:2 -
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Gerald Laird replaces Alex Avila.


B:1 S:3 O:3 -
Gerald Laird swinging.

CWS 15, DET 3 final sickening box score >>