Daniel Norris (2-2, 3.94 ERA) and Ervin Santana (7-10, 3.58 ERA) take the hill in the first of a four-game series between the Detroit Tigers (76-66) and the Minnesota Twins (53-90) at Comerica Park. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 12 and can be seen on FSDT and FSN.
Norris pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out seven and walking one in a 6-5 win over the Royals. Santana went 6.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out six and walking three in a 10-3 defeat to the Royals in his most recent start. Brian Dozier (.277, 95 Rs, 39 HRs, 93 RBIs, 14 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
Notes
For the 23rd time this season, the Twins registered at least two errors in a game.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Tigers are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Twins have an 11-2 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Twins are 9-73. The Tigers have a 12-48 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 13th in home runs, Minnesota has hit 177 this season. Detroit ranks eighth with 184 home runs.
Ranking 17th, Detroit is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 423 this season. Minnesota ranks in the top half at 14th with 447.
The Tigers are 62-38 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Twins are 44-51 when they hit at least one homer.
