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Tigers lead the series 2-0
| Fri 07/09 | WP: Justin Verlander (11 - 5) LP: Francisco Liriano (6 - 7) | 7 - 3 win |
| Sat 07/10 | WP: Jeremy Bonderman (5 - 6) SV: Jose Valverde LP: Nick Blackburn (7 - 7) | 7 - 4 win |
Minnesota Twins Sunday, Jul 11, 2010, 1:05 PM EDT Carl Pavano vs Andrew Oliver Sunny. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 85. Complete Coverage > | ||
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The Tigers hope to enter the All-Star Break on a winning note, which would be all the more excellent because it would mean a sweep of the hated-rival Twins. That would also even up the season series, 6-6, with a three-game set at each team's ballpark in the coming months.
It won't be easy. Carl Pavano has had a terrific season, and had been a Tiger-killer in the past. Meanwhile Andrew Oliver will be making just his fourth major league start and got roughed up his last time out -- against the Orioles, no less. (I guess he and Cliff Lee can commiserate).
Don't forget to tune into the Futures Game at 6 p.m. on ESPN2. Outfielder Wilkin Ramirez will represent Detroit on the World Team, and Marquette's Adam Hamari will be the home-plate ump.