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Austin Jackson will hit fifth for the Detroit Tigers on Monday in their opening day game against the Kansas City Royals.

(AP File Photo)

Opening day is Monday. The opening day lineup was announced one day early.

Ian Kinsler will bat leadoff and Austin Jackson will hit fifth in the lineup Monday for the Detroit Tigers, manager Brad Ausmus told reporters at Comerica Park late Sunday morning.

Here is the lineup for the Tigers:

Opening day lineup

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Torii Hunter, RF

3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B

4. Victor Martinez, DH

5. Austin Jackson, CF

6. Alex Avila, C

7. Nick Castellanos, 3B

8. Alex Gonzalez, SS

9. Rajai Davis, LF

Justin Verlander will start for the Tigers in the 1:08 p.m. game. Right-hander James Shields will start for the Kansas City Royals.

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