A rainout cost the Detroit Tigers yet another game on Wednesday. Now, the boys will head out to Chicago for three games against the other rebuilding team in the AL Central, the White Sox. The tentative pitching matchups are as follows:
Thursday: Jordan Zimmermann vs. James Shields (Chicago’s home opener)
Thursday’s contest will feature a solid matchup of veteran right-handers who have had a lot of big league success, but have struggled in recent years. Zimmermann is coming off an eight strikeout season debut. Meanwhile, Shields allowed the first four batters he faced this season to reach base and eventually score.