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Tigers lineup:
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Andrew Romine, RF
3. Justin Upton, LF
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
5. Nicholas Castellanos, 3B
6. Mikie Mahtook, CF
7. James McCann, C
8. Dixon Machado, SS
9. Jordan Zimmermann, RHP
Bench: C John Hicks, OF Jim Adduci, IF Jeimer Candelario, DH Victor Martinez.
pirates lineup:
marte cf
harrison 2b
Mccutcheon cf
bell 1b
freese 3b
polanco rf
rodriguez ss
cervelli c
williams rhp
http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2017/08/tigers_pirates_preview.html#incart_river_index
Tigers, Pirates preview: Interleague series begins tonight.
Mlive
http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/articl...s-face-off-in-series-opener/?topicId=26688836
Zimmermann goes for third straight quality start.
Tigers official site
http://www.espn.com/mlb/preview?gameId=370807123
Tigers vs. pirates Game Preview.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/previews/2017/PIT201708070.shtml
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, at PNC Park, August 7, 2017 Matchups.
Baseball Reference
Three things to know about this game
Jose Iglesias was placed on the bereavement list after a death occurred in his family on Sunday. The Tigers infielder could miss between the next three and seven days.
David Freese is hitting .500 (5-for-10) against Zimmermann in his career with two doubles, a home run and three RBIs.
Williams has made one career Interleague start. In June, the righty faced the Rays and allowed two runs on six hits through seven innings and struck out seven.
On the mound
Detroit Tigers
RHP Jordan Zimmermann (7-8, 5.35 ERA)
21 GS, 119 1/3 IP, 142 H, 71 ER, 23 HR, 34 BB, 83 K, 5.26 FIP
Pittsburgh Pirates
RHP Trevor Williams (4-4, 4.47 ERA)
22 G, 16 GS, 98 2/3 IP, 102 H, 49 ER, 9 HR, 29 BB, 71 K, 3.89 FIP
How to watch and listen
Who: Detroit Tigers (51-59) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (54-57)
When: 7:05 p.m. EDT
Where: PNC Park
TV: Fox Sports Detroit
Radio: FM 97.1 The Ticket and the Tigers radio network
Notable
Despite a long tenure in the National League, Jordan Zimmermann has only started twice at PNC Park. His only win came with the Tigers in 2016.
Zimmermann threw seven shutout innings in his last start at New York five days ago.
Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutcheon has two hits in eight at-bats against Zimmermann. Both were home runs. David Freese is 5-for-10 with a home run and two doubles.
Tigers catcher John Hicks tied a career high with three hits on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Many friends and family were visiting from his hometown of Goochland, which is about three hours away from Baltimore.
Infielder Jeimer Candelario will be making his debut in a Tigers uniform on Monday. He'll wear jersey No. 46.
Tigers by the numbers
Overall: 51-59
Current streak: L2
At Comerica Park: 27-25
On the road: 24-34
Day games: 23-16
Night games: 28-43
vs. AL East: 14-13
vs. AL Central: 24-22
vs. AL West: 8-18
vs. NL: 4-6
Tigers record when...
Scoring first: 31-23
Opponent scores first: 20-36
Scoring 5 or more: 42-14
Scoring 4 or less: 9-45
Extra innings: 1-4
One-run games: 12-16
Two-run games: 9-10
Tigers get Quality Start: 37-23
Tigers starter works 6+ innings: 41-27
Lead after 6th/7th/8th inning: 43-8/44-8/46-4
Trail after 6th/7th/8th inning: 3-43/3-47/0-51
Tied after 6th/7th/8th inning: 5-8/4-4/5-4
Tigers outhit opponent: 34-11
Opponent outhits Tigers: 15-41
Tigers hit a home run: 47-30
Tigers don't hit a home run: 4-29
Come-from-behind wins: 26
Weather forecast
It will be rainy, overcast and cool in Pittsburgh on Monday. The rain is expected to taper off toward the evening, although passing showers are possible. High of 74.
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Andrew Romine, RF
3. Justin Upton, LF
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
5. Nicholas Castellanos, 3B
6. Mikie Mahtook, CF
7. James McCann, C
8. Dixon Machado, SS
9. Jordan Zimmermann, RHP
Bench: C John Hicks, OF Jim Adduci, IF Jeimer Candelario, DH Victor Martinez.
pirates lineup:
marte cf
harrison 2b
Mccutcheon cf
bell 1b
freese 3b
polanco rf
rodriguez ss
cervelli c
williams rhp
http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2017/08/tigers_pirates_preview.html#incart_river_index
Tigers, Pirates preview: Interleague series begins tonight.
Mlive
http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/articl...s-face-off-in-series-opener/?topicId=26688836
Zimmermann goes for third straight quality start.
Tigers official site
http://www.espn.com/mlb/preview?gameId=370807123
Tigers vs. pirates Game Preview.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/previews/2017/PIT201708070.shtml
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, at PNC Park, August 7, 2017 Matchups.
Baseball Reference
Three things to know about this game
Jose Iglesias was placed on the bereavement list after a death occurred in his family on Sunday. The Tigers infielder could miss between the next three and seven days.
David Freese is hitting .500 (5-for-10) against Zimmermann in his career with two doubles, a home run and three RBIs.
Williams has made one career Interleague start. In June, the righty faced the Rays and allowed two runs on six hits through seven innings and struck out seven.
On the mound
Detroit Tigers
RHP Jordan Zimmermann (7-8, 5.35 ERA)
21 GS, 119 1/3 IP, 142 H, 71 ER, 23 HR, 34 BB, 83 K, 5.26 FIP
Pittsburgh Pirates
RHP Trevor Williams (4-4, 4.47 ERA)
22 G, 16 GS, 98 2/3 IP, 102 H, 49 ER, 9 HR, 29 BB, 71 K, 3.89 FIP
How to watch and listen
Who: Detroit Tigers (51-59) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (54-57)
When: 7:05 p.m. EDT
Where: PNC Park
TV: Fox Sports Detroit
Radio: FM 97.1 The Ticket and the Tigers radio network
Notable
Despite a long tenure in the National League, Jordan Zimmermann has only started twice at PNC Park. His only win came with the Tigers in 2016.
Zimmermann threw seven shutout innings in his last start at New York five days ago.
Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutcheon has two hits in eight at-bats against Zimmermann. Both were home runs. David Freese is 5-for-10 with a home run and two doubles.
Tigers catcher John Hicks tied a career high with three hits on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Many friends and family were visiting from his hometown of Goochland, which is about three hours away from Baltimore.
Infielder Jeimer Candelario will be making his debut in a Tigers uniform on Monday. He'll wear jersey No. 46.
Tigers by the numbers
Overall: 51-59
Current streak: L2
At Comerica Park: 27-25
On the road: 24-34
Day games: 23-16
Night games: 28-43
vs. AL East: 14-13
vs. AL Central: 24-22
vs. AL West: 8-18
vs. NL: 4-6
Tigers record when...
Scoring first: 31-23
Opponent scores first: 20-36
Scoring 5 or more: 42-14
Scoring 4 or less: 9-45
Extra innings: 1-4
One-run games: 12-16
Two-run games: 9-10
Tigers get Quality Start: 37-23
Tigers starter works 6+ innings: 41-27
Lead after 6th/7th/8th inning: 43-8/44-8/46-4
Trail after 6th/7th/8th inning: 3-43/3-47/0-51
Tied after 6th/7th/8th inning: 5-8/4-4/5-4
Tigers outhit opponent: 34-11
Opponent outhits Tigers: 15-41
Tigers hit a home run: 47-30
Tigers don't hit a home run: 4-29
Come-from-behind wins: 26
Weather forecast
It will be rainy, overcast and cool in Pittsburgh on Monday. The rain is expected to taper off toward the evening, although passing showers are possible. High of 74.