Detroit Tigers’ starting lineup for MLB Opening Day 2024 game announced

(CBS DETROIT) – The Detroit Tigers open their 2024 season on Thursday, March 28 in opposition to the Chicago White Sox in a three-game street sequence. 

First pitch Thursday is about for 4:10 p.m. ET. Following Thursday’s opener, the 2 groups could have Friday off earlier than resuming the sequence at 2:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Tigers will then journey to the East Coast for a three-game stand in opposition to the New York Mets (April 1-3) earlier than internet hosting the Oakland Athletics for Opening Day on Friday, April 5. 

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What’s the Detroit Tigers beginning lineup for Opening Day?

• Beginning pitcher – Tarik Skubal 
• Catcher – Jake Rogers
• First base – Spencer Torkelson 
• Second base – Colt Keith
• Shortstop – Javier Báez
• Third base – Andy Ibáñez
• Left area – Riley Greene
• Heart area – Parker Meadows
• Proper area – Matt Vierling 
• Designated hitter – Mark Cahna

What’s the Chicago White Sox beginning lineup for Opening Day?

• Beginning pitcher – Garrett Crochet
• Catcher – Martín Maldonado
• First base – Andrew Vaughn
• Second base – Nicky Lopez
• Shortstop – Paul DeJong
• Third base – Yoán Moncada
• Left area – Andrew Benintendi 
• Heart area – Luis Robert Jr. 
• Proper area – Kevin Pillar
• Designated hitter – Eloy Jiménez

Who’s Detroit Tigers beginning pitcher Tarik Skubal?

Tarik Skubal will get the beginning for the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. It’s Skubal’s first Opening Day begin. 

Drafted by the Tigers within the ninth spherical of the 2018 MLB draft, Skubal made his MLB debut with the Tigers in 2020. After beginning 2023 on the IL following flexor tendon surgical procedure, the lefthander made 15 begins for Detroit, compiling a 7-3 file, with a 2.80 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 80 1/3 innings labored. 

Skubal carries a 23-27 profession file, with a 3.87 ERA and 420 strikeouts into the 2024 season. 

Skubal is a local of Hayward, Calif., and attended Seattle College. He was initially chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks within the twenty ninth spherical of the 2017 MLB Draft however elected to remain in class. 

Who’s Chicago White Sox beginning pitcher Garrett Crochet?

Garrett Crochet begins on the mound for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. It marks Crochet’s first MLB profession begin. 

After lacking your complete 2022 season due to Tommy John surgical procedure, Crochet tossed 12 2/3 innings in 2023, recording a 3.55 ERA with 12 strikeouts and 13 walks. In 2021, Crochet noticed motion in 54 video games, sporting a 2.82 ERA in 54 1/3 innings pitched. 

A local of Ocean Springs, Miss., Crochet attended the College of Tennessee earlier than being chosen eleventh total by the White Sox within the first spherical of the 2020 MLB Draft. 

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When is the Tigers vs. White Sox recreation?

First pitch for Thursday’s season opener is about for 4:10 p.m. ET. The groups could have Friday off to relaxation earlier than resuming the three-game sequence on Saturday. First pitch on Saturday and Sunday is scheduled for two:10 p.m. ET. 

Methods to watch the Tigers vs. White Sox recreation

Followers who cannot make it to Chicago can watch the sport on Bally Sports activities Detroit or MLB.TV. You can even hearken to the sport on 97.1 The Ticket. 

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Are the Tigers or White Sox predicted to win?

FanDuel Sportsbook has set the road at Tigers -180, White Sox +151. The over/beneath is 8 runs.