The series brings Austin Jackson back to town, after last month's three-team trade. In his first dozen games in Seattle, Jackson is hitting .250 (12-for-48) with just one extra-base hit and an OPS of .579.

DETROIT TIGERS (65-54):
Rajai Davis, CF
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Victor Martinez, DH
Torii Hunter, RF
JD Martinez, LF
Nick Castellanos, 3B
Bryan Holaday, C
Eugenio Suarez, SS

Pitcher: Rick Porcello, RHP (13-7, 3.11 ERA)

SEATTLE MARINERS (65-55):
Austin Jackson, CF
Dustin Ackley, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Kendrys Morales, DH
Kyle Seager, 1B
Mike Zunino, C
Logan Morrison, 1B
Endy Chavez, RF
Chris Taylor, SS

Pitcher: James Paxton, LHP (2-0, 2.38 ERA)

Paxton has won his first five decision to start his big-league career, and his 1.93 ERA is the lowest in Mariners history through eight starts, better than Felix Hernandez (2.33) and Michael Pineda (2.45). As a group, the Mariners starters lead MLB with a 2.95 ERA.