Tigers lineup vs. Cardinals for Opening Day in Detroit: Kevin McGonigle moves up again
The Detroit Tigers' 2-4 start to the season won't put a damper on the atmosphere in and around Comerica Park on Friday.
The Detroit Tigers' 2-4 start to the season won't put a damper on the atmosphere in and around Comerica Park on Friday for the home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. First pitch is 1:10 p.
m. and Framber Valdez gets the start for the Tigers. More: What to know about the Detroit Tigers Opening Day game Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle will bat leadoff for the first time this season.
McGonigle and Colt Keith are leading the Tigers in hitting at . 364. Keith is not in Friday’s starting lineup.
Valdez (0-0, 1. 50 ERA) had a good Detroit debut against San Diego last Friday, holding the Padres to two runs (one earned) in six innings with five strikeouts. It was the Tigers' last triumph.