by : Jay Recher
@jayRecher
Erasmo's Time To Shine - With Jake Odorizzi on the DL with a left hamstring strain, Erasmo Ramirez will make the spot start today. Out of the 64 games he pitched for the Rays last year, Erasmo started only one, a game against the White Sox on April 16th, 2016. He went 5 2/3 innings giving up only three hits and striking out four.
Souza Stepping Up - Steven Souza Jr. has reached base multiple times in 11 games this season, tied with Kansas City CF Lorenzo Cain for most in the American League.
Did You Know? - The Rays lead the American League in runs scored in the 1st inning with 18.
STARTING LINEUPS
Detroit
1) #3 Ian Kinsler 2B
2) #18 Tyler Collins RF
3) #24 Miguel Cabrera DH
4) #9 Nicholas Castellanos 3B
5) #31 Alex Avila 1B
6) #34 James McCann C
7) #17 Andrew Romine LF
8) #40 JaCoby Jones CF
9) #49 Dixon Machado SS
Starting Pitcher : #44 Daniel Norris
Tampa Bay
1) #20 Steven Souza Jr. RF
2) #39 Kevin Kiermaier CF
3) #3 Evan Longoria 3B
4) #8 Rickie Weeks Jr. 1B
5) #13 Brad Miller 2B
6) #1 Tim Beckham SS
7) #29 Daniel Robertson 3B
8) #45 Jesus Sucre C
9) #18 Peter Bourjos LF
Starting Pitcher : #30 Erasmo Ramirez