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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 10 in Jupiter, Fla.

(AP Photo)

GAME INFORMATION

Who:

Detroit Tigers (7-7-2) vs. Washington Nationals (8-7)

Where:

Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.

When:

1:05 p.m.

TV:

Not available.

Radio:

WXYT 1270

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PROBABLE PITCHERS

Nationals:

Taylor Jordan (1-0, 3.86), Michael Gonzalez, Drew Storen, Jerry Blevins, Blake Treinen.

Tigers

: Rick Porcello (0-1, 5.40 ERA), Al Alburquerque, Bruce Rondon, Phil Coke, Kyle Lobstein.

STARTING LINEUPS

Detroit Tigers

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Torii Hunter, RF

3. Miguel Cabrera, DH

4. Victor Martinez, 1B

5. Alex Avila, C

6. Austin Jackson, CF

7. Nick Castellanos, 3B

8. Rajai Davis, LF

9. Hernan Perez, SS.

Washington Nationals

1. Denard Span, CF

2. Anthony Rendon, 2B

3. Nate McLouth, RF

4. Scott Hairston, DH

5. Jose Lobaton, C

6. Tyler Moore, 1B

7. Jeff Kobernus, LF

8. Zach Walters, SS

9. Jamey Carroll, 3B

GAME NOTES

-- The Tigers could be trotting out a lineup today that may look eerily similar to the lineup they use on opening day when they host the Kansas City Royals on March 31.

-- If shortstop Jose Iglesias remains sidelined with shin issues, it will be a close, if not exact replica, of their opening day lineup, with one glaring change: Miguel Cabrera will start at first base and Victor Martinez will be the designated hitter.

-- Iglesias was expected to visit another specialist today as he continues to nurse sore shins. There's still no timeline for when he'll be able to return, according to manager Brad Ausmus.

-- The Tigers

, optioning Jordan Lennerton, Daniel Fields and Justin Miller to Triple-A Toledo. Third baseman Francisco Martinez was optioned to Double-A Erie and infielder Devon Travis was assigned to minor league camp.

-- Utility player Jeff Kobernus, the Tigers' Rule 5 pick last year, will make his first return to Joker Marchant Stadium since being returned to the Nationals last spring.

-- Four minor league players will join the Tigers for today’s game: right-handed pitchers Corey Knebel, Guido Knudson, Angel Nesbitt and Zach Reininger.

-- Today's weather forecast calls for sunny and generally skies with temperatures rising towards the low 70s.

ADDITIONAL PROBABLES

SATURDAY

Tigers:

Max Scherzer, Blaine Hardy, Luke Putkonen, Ian Krol, Jhan Marinez.

Astros:

Lucas Harrell, Matt Albers, Chad Qualls, Peter Moylan.

SUNDAY

Tigers:

Justin Verlander, Evan Reed, Bruce Rondon, Al Alburquerque, Jose Ortega.

at Nationals:

Jordan Zimmermann, Aaron Barrett, Mike Gonzalez, Manny Delcarmen, Drew Storen

MONDAY

Tigers:

Anibal Sanchez, Ian Krol, Phil Coke, Blaine Hardy, Luke Putkonen.

Nationals:

TBA.

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