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Britton gets this start instead of Jason Hammel, who's fighting a virus. Britton, to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, has a 3.28 ERA in 11 starts at Triple-A this year. He allowed six runs over six innings in his only start with the O's this year.
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Verlander is 4-0 over his past five starts, including four consecutive quality starts over seven innings. He allowed three hits and two walks with eight strikeouts on Wednesday in Kansas City before a blown save cost him the win.
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Tillman handcuffed the Red Sox's lineup for six-plus shutout innings on Friday in his most recent start. He's won four of his past five starts, and in his past three, he's 3-0 with a 1.42 ERA.
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Porcello tossed seven shutout innings vs. the Twins on Friday, giving up three hits and struck out five. The righty showed continued growth in his secondary pitches, which set up his sinker -- something Jim Leyland believes has made a difference.
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Filling in for Anibal Sanchez on June 9 against the Indians, Alvarez allowed one run in six innings, striking out seven, in his Major League debut. He leads the International League in strikeouts (84) and WHIP (1.02).
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Fister flirted with a no-hitter last Sunday against the Twins before he surrendered a home run to Brian Dozier leading off the sixth. Fister allowed two runs on two hits over 7 2/3 innings of work.
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Scherzer became the first Tigers starter to begin a season 10-0 since George Mullin in 1909. He's recorded at least six strikeouts in each of his 14 starts and has a 1.93 ERA and 0.81 WHIP in his last six starts.
