Well, you couldn't really ask for a better start to a homestand. The Tigers blanked the Twins last night 9-0.
Justin Verlander (2-2, 4.18) gets the start for Detroit this afternoon. He'll face the Twins' Carlos Silva (1-3, 8.33)
This afternoon's game is televised on Fox Sports Detroit. It will also be broadcasted on WWJ 950 AM.
First pitch is at 1:05 p.m.