Game thread: Tigers beat Brewers in series opener, 12-1
When: 7:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Where: Miller Park, Milwaukee.
TV: Fox Sports Detroit.
Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates).
Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Michael Fulmer (0-0, 8.79 ERA) vs. Brewers RHP Adrian Houser (1-3, 4.36).
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Tigers lineup:
RF Victor Reyes
2B Jonathan Schoop
DH Miguel Cabrera
1B Jeimer Candelario
SS Niko Goodrum
CF JaCoby Jones
LF Christin Stewart
C Grayson Greiner
3B Willi Castro
P Michael Fulmer
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“He was one of the voices in the clubhouse. He’s been doing this a long time and he meant a lot to this ballclub. It’s a loss, but I’m happy for him.”
– Ron Gardenhire
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