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Detroit Tigers' Spencer Turnbull strives for normalcy before first start

Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech breaks down the Detroit Tigers’ 2-0 win over the Blue Jays on Opening Day, March 28, 2019. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press

TORONTO — It’s been somewhat of a normal week for Spencer Turnbull — except that it began with a handshake from Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire with the best news of his career.

That was on Monday. He let it soak in for a night before flying to Toronto on Tuesday. On Thursday, he threw a bullpen session before the Tigers' extra-innings win on Opening Day.