On Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers will be back at PNC Park for the second game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
They are coming off an 8-5 win on Monday.
Dillon Dingler finished with one hit and one walk.
UPDATE: The Tigers lost 4-1.
Tigers Announce Sudden Dingler Decision
For Tuesday’s game, the Tigers have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Tigers 8/18 G. Torres 2B K. McGonigle 3B C. Keith DH E. Valencia C Z. McKinstry RF S. Torkelson 1B B. Callahan LF M. Clark CF J. Báez SS K. Montero SP”
G. Torres 2B K. McGonigle 3B C. Keith DH E. Valencia C Z. McKinstry RF S. Torkelson 1B B. Callahan LF M. Clark CF J. Báez SS
K. Montero SP
Dingler has been removed from the lineup on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old is currently batting .258 with 115 hits, 26 home runs, 82 RBIs and 65 runs in 116 games.
He made his first career MLB All-Star Game last month.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
Here’s what people were saying:
@dclynick66: “And here we go with tonight’s Detroit Tigers starting lineup! I am already sensing what should be a fantastic start for Keider Montero. It shall be time to win this game as well as this series tonight!”
@DetroitSF06: “Ding off day!!”
@sch79415441: “Dingler day off finally”
@Spongebobmeboi5: “FINALLY DINGLER GETS A DAY OFF”
@JethroSarmient2: “Thank you for giving Dingler a break”
@Brett29T: “DINGLER DAY OFF FINALLY”
@bchapsports: “Why is Max Clark batting 8th? Put him higher in the order so he can get more reps!”
@RFIPRAM: “Ding 3 for last 45, 0HR, 4RBI. It’s long over due for him to sit a game.”
Looking At The Tigers Right Now
The Tigers are the second-place team in the American League Central with a 61-64 record in 125 games.
They are only 4.5 games back of the Chicago White Sox for first in the division.
Detroit Tigers Announce Sudden Dillon Dingler Decision During Pirates Series