Game thread: Rangers take 7-2 lead on Tigers in eighth

1:10 p.m., FSD, 97.1 FM: Tigers put JV on the mound, looking to avoid getting swept a second consecutive series

(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, DFP)Today's game information

Detroit Tigers (14-15) vs. Texas Rangers (17-14)

When: 1:10 p.m.

Where: Comerica Park.

TV: Fox Sports Detroit.

Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Radio affiliates here).

Weather forecast: Mostly cloudy, 62 degrees.

Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Justin Verlander (2-3, 6.49 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Martin Perez (1-2, 3.60 ERA).

Game notes: The Tigers are trying to avoid their sixth consecutive loss after falling 10-5 to the Rangers on Saturday. Starter Mike Pelfrey gave up five runs in five innings. Justin Verlander takes the mound today with…