For Wednesday’s game against Oakland, the Tigers will start Troy Melton (4-1, 2.05 ERA, 32 strikeouts). Since adopting a hybrid starter/reliever role, Melton has been effective when given a starting assignment. Prior to the second game of the Athletics series, Detroit released the lineup, highlighting a notable batting arrangement involving Kerry Carpenter.
Kerry Carpenter is not in the Tigers’ lineup for Wednesday.
Before the upcoming game with Oakland, Detroit’s lineup for July 8 features: M. Vierling in center field, D. Dingler catching, K. McGonigle at third base, S. Torkelson at first base, R. Greene in left field, H. Lee at second base, B. Malgeri in right field, J. Jones designated hitter, Z. McKinstry at shortstop, with T. Melton on the mound.
Key changes in the lineup include Kevin McGonigle dropping two spots in the order, and Carpenter not starting after Tuesday’s game. Oakland is pitching left-hander Jeffery Springs on Wednesday, which likely explains Carpenter’s absence from the lineup, as he would be an important bat off the bench for manager A.J. Hinch.
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