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DETROIT TIGERS (23-15) vs. MILWAUKEE BREWERS (13-25)

LHP Kyle Lobstein (3-3, 4.33) vs. RHP Mike Fiers (1-4, 5.00)
Monday, May 18, 2015 at 7:08 p.m.
Comerica Park, Detroit, MI

RECENT RESULTS: The Tigers dropped the series finale against the Cardinals 2-1 on Sunday night at Busch Stadium. Ian Kinsler finished the game 2×3 with a run scored, while James McCann also added a pair of hits, including a double. Alfredo Simon started for Detroit and took the loss after allowing two runs on seven hits with four walks and four strikeouts in 6.0 innings. The Tigers begin a seven-game homestand tonight as they open a three-game Interleague series vs. the Brewers. Following the series vs. Milwaukee, the Tigers remain at home to face the Astros in a four-game weekend series.

QUALITY WORK FROM SIMON: Alfredo Simon recorded his fifth quality start of the season last night vs. St. Louis, allowing two runs on seven hits with four walks and four strikeouts in 6.0 innings. Over his last three games, Simon has compiled an 0-1 record with a 2.89 ERA (18.2IP/6ER) and 12 strikeouts.

RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK: Yoenis Cespedes threw out Jhonny Peralta at home plate in the seventh inning of last night’s game. The outfield assist for Cespedes was his fourth of the season, which ranks tied for third in the American League. Since the start of the 2012 season, Cespedes has 39 outfield assists, which is the second most in the majors during that time period, trailing only Kansas City’s Alex Gordon, who has 44 outfield assists.

CABRERA, KINSLER NEARING CAREER MILESTONES: Miguel Cabrera and Ian Kinsler enter tonight’s game within reach of career milestones. Cabrera is one RBI away from 1,400 in his major league career, while Kinsler needs one more double to reach the 300 doubles mark in his career.

STREAKING: Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez each enter tonight’s game with an eight-game hitting streak, while Miguel Cabrera has a five-game hitting streak. Iglesias is batting .333 (10×30) with a run scored and three RBI during his hitting streak, while Martinez is hitting .393 (11×28) with five runs scored, a double, two home runs and two RBI over his last eight games. Cabrera is batting .429 (9×21) with seven runs scored, a double, four home runs and nine RBI over his last five games.

INTERLEAGUE HAPPENINGS: The Tigers are 4-2 in Interleague play this season after winning two of three games at Pittsburgh and St. Louis. Since Interleague Play began in 1997, the Tigers have compiled a 180-149 record.

AMONG THE BEST IN INTERLEAGUE PLAY SINCE 2006: The Tigers have posted a 109-63 record, a .634 winning percentage, during Interleague play since the start of the 2006 season. The .634 winning percentage during Interleague action is second-best among major league clubs during that stretch. The Boston Red Sox have compiled a 111-61 record, a .645 winning percentage, during Interleague play over that stretch.

ALL-STAR VOTING OPEN NOW: Voting has started for Major League Baseball’s 86th All-Star Game held at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. MLB’s All-Star Balloting Program is the largest of its kind in professional sports and this year will be conducted exclusively online. Fans around the world can cast their votes for position starts 35 times by visiting tigers.com/vote. Voting is open now through July 2 and fans are encouraged to vote early and often. Last year, Miguel Cabrera was elected as the American League’s starting first baseman, marking the second time he has been selected to start an All-Star Game.

MVP – MARIO IMPEMBA’S SALUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVE: On Monday home games during the 2015 season, Tigers broadcaster, Mario Impemba invites 30 Veterans of all eras and their families to come down to the ballpark on the FOX Sports Detroit Fan Express and enjoy a Tigers game. Each Veteran is given a special “MVP” t-shirt, game ticket and food voucher thanks to Mario Impemba and the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities. Student Veterans of Oakland University will attend the game on May 18 and will have the opportunity to meet Impemba prior to the game at the FOX Sports Detroit stage in the Brushfire Grill at 5:40 p.m.

TONIGHT’S TIDBITS

• A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Michigan Humane Society CEO Matt Pepper.
• The national anthem will be performed by Lakeview High School Marching Band of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan.
• D Shop Gift with Purchase: Beginning May 18, fans who purchase any new Cool Base jersey will receive a FREE New Era Mini Cap Set. This offer is only available in The D Shop and is while supplies last.

TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Record: 23-15 / Streak: L1
Game #39 / Home #20
Home: 11-8 / Road 12-7

TIGERS VS. BREWERS

2015 Record: 0-0
2015 at Home: 0-0
2015 at Milwaukee: 0-0
All-Time Record: 221-197
All-Time at Home: 115-96
All-Time at Comerica Park: 6-3
All-Time at Milwaukee: 106-101

2015 GAME LOG

STREAKS

Last five games: 3-2
Last 10 games: 6-4
Last 15 games: 8-7
Last 20 games: 11-9

This content was originally published on May 18, 2015. It was delivered electronically to specific media contacts and the entire Detroit Tigers front office staff, as well as being available to media in the press box and distributed to fans at program stands around Comerica Park.