Detroit Tigers Spring Training: Game Info vs. Florida Southern

The Detroit Tigers open the 2017 exhibition season today with their annual matchup with Florida Southern College. Here’s how you can follow along with the game in real time.

The Detroit Tigers open exhibition play today with their annual spring game with Florida Southern College.

Manager Brad Ausmus has set his starting lineup for the game which includes most of the regulars. The lineup includes most of the projected regulars, although the batting order heading into the regular season is still to be decided, particularly in the second spot.

Here’s the lineup for Thursday:

Victor Martinez gets slotted in the two hole for today’s exhibition but Ausmus has indicated that J.D. Martinez or Nick Castellanos could be options there. Justin Upton started last season hitting second but was later moved down in the order after struggling and figures to hit lower in the lineup this season as well.

As far as pitchers go, prospect Myles Jaye will make the start before giving way to a string of minor leaguers. Jason Beck has the list.

The team has also announced the pitching rotation for Friday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Beck has the starting pitchers through Tuesday.

Florida Southern College at Detroit Tigers

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FL

Date: Thursday, February 23
Time: 1:05 p.m. ET
Live Stats: Click Here
Starting Pitchers: Myles Jaye (DET)

Next: Tigers 2017 Spring Training Broadcast Schedule

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