NOTE: The start of the game was delayed more than an hour by rain.
The big pregame news was that starter Anibal Sanchez suffered a setback in Monday's throwing session, and may not be ready to pitch anytime soon.

DETROIT TIGERS (70-59):
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Torii Hunter, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Victor Martinez, DH
J.D. Martinez, LF
Nick Castellanos, 3B
Alex Avila, C
Eugenio Suarez, SS
Rajai Davis, CF

Pitcher: Rick Porcello, RHP (14-8, 3.10 ERA)

NEW YORK YANKEES (68-61):
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Derek Jeter, DH
Brian McCann, C
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Carlos Beltran, RF
Martin Prado, 2B
J.D. Drew, SS
Chase Headley, 3B
Ichiro Suzuki, LF

Pitcher: Brandon McCarthy (8-12, 4.01 ERA)