click to enlarge Justin Verlander (left) and Wei-Yin Chen (right), Images via wftn.com and Reuters
After
getting trounced by the Orioles in Game 1 last night, manager Brad Ausmus and the Detroit Tigers turn to
Justin Verlander to even their best-of-five series today at Camden Yards in Baltimore. First pitch is scheduled for noon ET.
Verlander (15-12, 4.54) is set to face Orioles left-hander
Wei-Yin Chen (16-6, 3.54).
Come back to metrotimes.com today and throughout the playoffs for lineups, insights, analysis, and colorful commentary from MT's
Dave Mesrey.
Baltimore leads the American League Division Series, 1-0.
Game 1: Thursday, October 2
ORIOLES 12, TIGERS 3 (FINAL)
Game 2: Friday, October 3, noon, Detroit at Baltimore (
Verlander vs.
Chen)
Game 3: Sunday, October 5, 3:30 p.m., Baltimore at Detroit (TBA vs.
David Price)
Game 4* Monday, October 6, TBA Baltimore at Detroit (TBA vs.
Rick Porcello)
Game 5* Wednesday, October 8, TBA Detroit at Baltimore (Starting pitchers TBA)
* if necessary
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