With a win in Tuesday's middle game of the series, the Tigers can move back into a first-place tie with the Royals for the first time in a week. The Tigers have spent six days tied with the Royals since KC overtook them in early August.

DETROIT TIGERS (79-65):
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Torii Hunter, RF
Miguel Cabrera, DH
Victor Martinez, 1B
J.D. Martinez, LF
Nick Castellanos, 3B
Alex Avila, C
Andrew Romine, SS
Rajai Davis, CF

Pitcher: Max Scherzer, RHP (15-5, 3.25 ERA)

KANSAS CITY ROYALS (79-63):
Nori Aoki, RF
Omar Infante, 2B
Alex Gordon, LF
Salvador Perez, C
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Josh Willingham, DH
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Lorenzo Cain, CF
Alcides Escobar, SS

Pitcher: Jason Vargas, LHP (11-7, 3.14 ERA)