Rick Porcello gets exhibition start against Atlanta
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Posted: 02/21/2013
DETROIT (WXYZ) - The Tigers, who are getting ready for their exhibition opener against Atlanta at 1:05 p.m. on Friday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., released their batting lineup on Thursday.
Detroit announced that Rick Porcello will get the start on Friday as he and Drew Smyly compete for a spot in the rotation.
Quintin Berry will lead off against the Braves and play center field.
Victor Martinez, who will play his first game since the 2011 ALCS, will serve as the Tigers' designated hitter. The nice part for Martinez is that he will not have to field any balls or take at-bats.
Here is the complete batter order for Friday:
1. Quintin Berry, CF
2. Omar Infante, 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera, 3B
4. Prince Fielder, 1B
5. Victor Martinez, DH
6. Jhonny Peralta, SS
7. Brayan Pena, C
8. Avisail Garcia, RF
9. Nick Castellanos, LF
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