The Tigers have dropped three straight, including the last game before the break, and go into the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader with their divisional lead down to 5 1/2 games.

Victor Martinez will indeed start both games of the doubleheader at designated hitter.

DETROIT TIGERS (53-40):
Austin Jackson, CF
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Victor Martinez, DH
J.D. Martinez, LF
Torii Hunter, RF
Don Kelly, 3B
Alex Avila, C
Eugenio Suarez, SS

Pitcher: Max Scherzer, RHP (11-3, 3.35 ERA)

CLEVELAND INDIANS (49-47):
Jason Kipnis, 2B
Mike Aviles, SS
Michael Brantley, CF
Carlos Santana, DH
Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B
Nick Swisher, 1B
David Murphy, RF
Roberto Perez, C
Chris Dickerson, LF

Pitcher: Zach McAllister, RHP (3-5, 5.63 ERA)