Valdez Takes the Mound Saturday as Tigers Seek Series Split vs. White Sox
Detroit turns to left-hander Framber Valdez in Game 2 of the weekend series at Rate Park after dropping the opener 4-3 in extra innings.
The Tigers lost Friday's series opener to the White Sox 4-3 in extra innings despite a quality start from Troy Melton and a strong eighth inning from Will Vest. Detroit will send Framber Valdez to the mound Saturday afternoon in an attempt to even the series. The 32-year-old lefty was sharp in his most recent outing, allowing just one run over six innings. The two AL Central rivals continue their weekend matchup at Rate Park.
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